Why Ghana is Bigger Than Accra

WHY GHANA IS BIGGER THAN ACCRA.

You may have noticed that we have been sounding the drum on the ‘Ghana is bigger than Accra’ crusade. Indeed, there are gems sparsely scattered across the country; some wellknown, others thirsting for attention. Nonetheless, the common denominator is that a large number of the gems that make Ghana, GHANA can be found outside the urbanized and polished capital – Accra.

NZULEZU

Quite easily, Nzulenzu can be regarded as one of the wonders of the world upon initial introduction. A village founded on stilts in Lake Amansuri still leaves me in awe. In the Western Region, this little unassuming village manages to draw visitors in mass and admirers from far and wide. The rural, simplistic and earthy vibe is turned up a notch when you experience how the people go about their duties out there. Canoe rides, wooden living structures, a deity in the form of snail and small-scale professions reinstate your connection to nature.

BOTI FALLS

Nature and its free dose of therapy are fully appreciated when the grandeur of Boti Falls, to the east of Accra, staggers an audience. In all its elegance, Boti Falls is the product of a host of nature’s other children in the Boti-Aburi zone: River Pawnpan and a rock outcrop. The legend of the falls also offers quite an intriguing story detailing the mating ceremony of both the upper and lower tiers of Boti Falls during the rainy season.

NAA GBEWA SHRINE

In need of a history lesson, then Naa Gbewa’s shrine in Pusiga, Upper East Region is the perfect place to make a courtesy call. The Mole Dagbon tribe owes its existence to Naa Gbewa. Legend has it that the shrine has been standing since the 14th century and was the last location Naa Gbewa was spotted before he vanished. Tourists frequent the shrine to pray, learn more about the tribe and culture and pay homage to ancestors.