Ghanaian Man Questions Absence of Ga Language at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
- A Ghanaian man has visited Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and highlighted the absence of Ga translation on certain signage
- The park, located in the heart of Accra, is a place of national pride, dedicated to the legacy of former President, Kwame Nkrumah
- The oversight he saw sparked conversations, with some supporting representation of Ga and some others dismissing its importance
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A Ghanaian man has ignited a conversation on cultural representation and linguistic inclusivity following his visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
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In a video spotted by YEN.com.gh, the visitor went to the revered historical site and pointed out a significant oversight in the park's welcome signage.
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, located in the heart of Accra, is a place of national pride, dedicated to the legacy of Ghana's first President.
It attracts thousands of visitors annually, drawn by its historical significance and the opportunity to learn about Nkrumah's contributions to Ghana's independence and development.
Man questions Ga omission at memorial park
The Ghanaian man said he had observed a potential gap in the memorial park's approach to cultural inclusivity.
In the video, he highlighted that the welcome signage has greetings in English, Twi, and Ewe but none written in Ga.
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The visitor decided to raise questions about unity in Ghana and commitment to representing all of the nation's cultures equally.
In his words:
"Considering that the museum is located in Accra, it is surprising that Ga is not included in the welcome inscriptions."
The man also asked his colleague whether the absence of a Ga translation was unfair, and he agreed with him.
Watch the video below.
Reactions to no Ga at Nkrumah museum
The absence of Ga, the language of the indigenous people of Accra, where the park is located, has sparked debate among Ghanaians online. Some of the comments are below.
@GHDeservesBest questioned:
"@HonLindaAkweley. What do you have to say about this?"
@LozPrayer247 said:
"Bro, those languages are the main languages understood by most Ghanaians. When you are speaking Ga, you don't take your time: you want that thing to be added."
@PARROT300 commented:
"How many people speak the Ga language even in Accra? Stop your nonsense."
@AfroTorque wrote:
Three most widely spoken languages… It’s not that deep. Most things are in twi kraa."
@MaxwellJud81065 said:
I agree with the guy. Without Accra, Ghana won’t get the aura to attract tourists to come. What they see in their countries, they see same or almost same when they come to Accra."
@MunaMills commented:
"We the Ga tribe, are the problem. Too accommodating that we are losing our language gradually and speaking Twi all the time."
Nigerian speaks Ga language fluently
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a 14-year-old Nigerian boy had impressed his classmates and teachers with his fluent Ga language skills.
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Francis Ogunbiyi confidently introduced himself in Ga, showcasing language skills that he learned after moving to the country with his parents.
The Nigerian teenager's language proficiency in the video had also earned him praise from a popular content creator focused on the Ga language.
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