Elmina and the Weight of History

Ama leaves Cape Coast Castle behind and heads west to Elmina, where she climbs St. George's Castle, walks the fish-smoking streets of the old town, and finds a quiet beach lunch that turns into a conversation about belonging. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, Lemon Beach Restaurant, Fort William Lighthouse, Kotokuraba Market, Kakum National Park. Covered: Elmina Castle and coastal slave trade history, Fante fishing culture, pirogues and fish smoking, Fante food: banku, grilled tilapia, kelewele, Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival build-up in Cape Coast, Kakum National Park preview, Reflections on diaspora and belonging. Chapters:01:19 Elmina Castle02:05 Lemon Beach Restaurant02:59 Beach cafe04:27 Fort William Lighthouse05:16 Kotokuraba Market06:18 Kakum National Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ElminaCastle #CapeCoast #GhanaTravel #CentralRegionGhana #FishingLife #BankuAndTilapia #Kelewele #OguaaFetuAfahye #FortWilliam #LemonBeachRestaurant #SoloTravelGhana #AfricanDiaspora #GhanaJourney #CoastalGhana #AtlanticCoast #KakumNationalPark #CaptainOfMyJourney #GhanaVlogs https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/