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Afro-Gastro Festival 2025 Sparks Fresh Call for Investment in African Culinary Tourism
Afro-Gastro Festival 2025 Sparks Fresh Call for Investment in African Culinary Tourism

  The vibrant Afro-Gastro Festival 2025 has come to a successful close, drawing hundreds of guests to experience the rich and diverse flavors of Africa through live cooking showcases.   This year’s festival saw participation from the High Commissions and Embassies of Morocco, Suriname, and Barbados, alongside renowned...

When the Ancestors Called: A Soul-Stirring Return to Ghana’s Slave River
When the Ancestors Called: A Soul-Stirring Return to Ghana’s Slave River

    An African-American woman shared her experience visiting the Assin Manso slave river in Ghana, a place where Europeans once marched their ancestors, covering the distance from New York to Florida.   “They used to put the enslaved people in the river to clean them, then lather and grease them to give the appearance of good...

Visiting Assin Manso: A Journey of Remembrance
Visiting Assin Manso: A Journey of Remembrance

Through my company, Elysium Tours, I had the profound opportunity to take our guests to visit the Assin Manso Slave River, a site where my ancestors were once held in chains and shackles. This was the place where enslaved Africans were brought for their “last bath” before being sold to buyers, taken to the dungeons, and eventually shipped...

A Visit to Elmina Castle
A Visit to Elmina Castle

Elmina Castle was built in 1482 by the Portuguese. The main occupation of the local people, especially the men, is fishing. In addition to fishing, some residents are also involved in salt mining.   My company, Elysium Tours, assigned me to take a couple to the castle for a tour. Upon arriving at the entrance of the castle, one of the first...

December In Gh: Top 10 Places To Visit When You Are In Ghana
December In Gh: Top 10 Places To Visit When You Are In Ghana

Ghana is a vast and diverse country, offering wide range of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. With so much to see and do, planning a trip to Ghana can be overwhelming, especially if you are working with a timeframe.    However, with careful planning and patronization, it is possible to see many of Ghana’s...

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