Are you curious about Accra’s past? How about the capital of Ghana’s hidden gems? I’m starting a new blog series about Accra’s history in Ghana. It was Nkran before and now Accra? Yes! Would you like a quick history of Ghana’s bustling capital?
History
Ghana's city, Accra, is alive and hopping, and its past is just as colorful as its markets. The Ga people, who called the city Nkran at the time, were the first to live there in the fifteenth century. The British, who occupied the region in the 19th century, later changed its name to Accra. Accra was made the capital of the Gold Coast, as Ghana was formerly known, and was crucial to the country's independence movement in the middle of the 20th century. Accra is a booming metropolis with a vibrant music scene, a rich cultural legacy, and some of the tastiest street food you've ever had.
Accra
Want to learn even more facts about Accra’s past as the capital of Ghana? Then pay attention! You just read the very first article of a series I’m writing about Accra’s past. Favored it? If so, you’ll adore the sequels. Enjoy this historical introduction to Accra.