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Favorite Ghanaian Celebrities and their True Tribes: 1. R2Bees I guess you already know they are twins but I doubt you know their tribe too. Just as I said earlier, many of their fans have made the mistake of assuming that they are Fantis or Ashantis because of how well they wrap in these dialects. Sorry to quote them wrong; these two are from the Northern region of Ghana, precisely, Dagombas but they were born and raised in Tema, east of Ghana’s capital city – Accra....

However, on the 4th of March 1957, the Bank of Ghana was established which was subsequently followed by other banks. Some of these banks include; Ghana Commercial Bank, Standard Chartered Bank (Gh) Ltd., Barclays Bank (Gh) Ltd., SG-SSB Limited, Metropolitan Allied Commercial Bank, the Trust Bank, Zenith Bank, Intercontinental Bank, Standard Trust Bank, Fidelity Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited. We’ve decided to bring you a comprehensive list of some of the biggest banks in Ghana, here goes the list....

The school was first established as The Institute of Public Administration by the government of Ghana with assistance from the United Nations Special Fund Project. It was later handed over to the government of Ghana in 1966 and subsequently registered as a public university by an act of parliament in 2004. In 1969, the Institute was re-designated as the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration to reflect its expanded functions....

The UK is in 20th place, among higher achieving European countries, with the US in 28th. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says the comparisons – based on test scores in 76 countries – show the link between education and economic growth. According to OECD’s education director, Andreas Schleicher, this is the first time the organization has obtained a truly global scale of the quality of education. He added that the idea is to give more countries, rich and poor, access to comparing themselves against the world’s education leaders, to discover their relative strengths and weaknesses, and to see what the long-term economic gains from improved quality in schooling could be for them....

Take a Look at Top 10 Ghana Songs For 2014 1. Alkayida – Guru Alkayida is one of the greatest hits so far released by Guru, also known as Che Chedo De. It was the favorite song for all DJs and event organizers in the year 2013 and continued into the year 2014. The song features great lyrics and beat with mild tempo perfect for the enjoyment of people from all lifestyles....

Here Goes the List of 7 Best Beaches in Ghana 1. Labadi Beach Located at the western edge of Accra is Labadi pleasure beach. This public beach has a fascinating 3-kilometer beachfront offering a variety of attractions as well as activities. One important natural phenomenon in this beach is strong winds, which enable beach sports such as football, beach volleyball and Frisbee. The beach also has infrastructure and facilities that make it user friendly including shower-rooms, changing-rooms, restaurants as well as snack bars and many more....

Though music artiste in countries like Nigeria and South Africa has dominated the African music scene for quite a number of years, churning out music and winning awards both in Africa and abroad, Ghanaian musicians aren’t far behind as they are part of the top three when it comes to African music. The use of the local language infused with English is something the world is gradually starting to like....

The accounts in the Bible were not generally written down as they occurred. Rather they were told over and over again and handed down through the years, before eventually being written down and it still remain very important in the world today especially for Christians. Clergy men are familiar with almost all the verses in the bible, and can quote them at any given time. Christians are actually expected to be familiar with the verses in the bible just like a farmer is familiar with his hoe....

Curious about what the relationship between Mahama and Nana Addo looks like over time, we went into research and took hold of the most convincing evidence – photos! From our discoveries, perceptions that they may be at loggerheads are proven completely wrong by the height of friendship still existing between them. This is fully portrayed in their friendly handshakes which is always full of laughter and other instances shown in the images below:...

Even though banks in Ghana offer some of the highest lending rates in West Africa, they also enjoyed increased business in the early 1990’s because of high deposit rates. The Bank of Ghana which is the central bank of Ghana raised its rediscount rate in stages to around 35 percent by mid-1991, driving money market and commercial bank interest rates well above the rate of inflation, hence, making real interest rates substantially positive....

Moreover, you may be wondering how celebrities cope with combining their career with family responsibilities. You may also be surprised to learn the number and age of their kids because of how these stars look so young and untouched. But if you get the chance to get a little closer to them, you will find out that a lot of them already have grown up children and are also faring well both in their career and family life....

How To Apply for a UK Visa From Ghana – Step By Step Checking if you qualify The U.K requires that every visitor meets, among others, the following minimum requirements before being granted a visa: The period of your visit should be less than six months. You must prove that you won’t stay in the U.K for longer than your stipulated period. You are also expected to prove that you would be able to accommodate yourself as well as afford your transport back to your country....

Most of the online sites offering these services provide their clients with a well-designed mechanism that involves entering the amount to be converted in the box under the Ghanaian cedi and then using a special swap currency method to make the pound or dollar the default currency. It is important that you choose a site whose prices are updated in real time and on a regular basis. This will help you get the real value of your money....

The position of the CJ is without a doubt, a very prestigious post usually occupied by citizens who have proven their worth in terms of patriotism, vast knowledge of national and global laws as well as an undented integrity. All over the world, Chief Justices are regarded in high esteem and much is expected of them in terms of the execution of their quite delicate role – hence the importance of selecting the very best for the job....

Funny Motivational Quotes For Work Life is like a sewer – what you get out of it depends on what you put into it. – Tom Lehrer Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right. – Isaac Asimov Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor. – Truman Capote I didn’t fail the test. I just found 100 ways to do it wrong. – Benjamin Franklin ....

Ghana is a country where witchcraft, mental illnesses and other mysterious spiritual problems are prevalent. People are forever seeking solutions to their problems directly from the supreme being whom they believe is present in these mighty prayer assemblies. Meanwhile, a prayer camp is a place mapped out specifically for people to come and pray to God, especially when they are faced with serious problems. Prayers are usually accompanied by fasting and reading portions from the scriptures....

For some time now, KKD has been in the news for the very wrong reasons, ranging from the 2015 rape saga to the most recent news of his support of his gay son, Kwaku. However, there are quite very interesting and admirable things about the life of this media personality which has continued to make him stand tall among his equals – and you actually do not know these things!...

15 National Flags and Their Meanings 1) Austria This flag is dated back to 1230. According to history, whenever Duke Leopold V. of Austria returns from battle, his white which he wore to battle is soaked with blood while the underneath remains white. Some have suggested that this was what inspired their choice of the color of their flag. Quite older than the UK flag (union jack). The flag has two colors red and white with the colors forming equal horizontal bands....

Best Bible Verses About Love 1 John 4:8 – He that loves not knows not God; for God is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. Ephesians 4:2 – Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 1 Peter 4:8 – Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins....

Ashanti those days was the largest and most powerful of the states established in the forest province of southern Ghana by the people known as ‘Akans’. Akans were very rich in gold and this was the main reason why they were able to form a state. Even today, Ashanti is the largest tribe in Ghana, which is politically separated into four major parts. With a population of about 1 million, the tribe which covers 9400 square miles of land area, lies in the center and its capital is Kumasi....