The Ga People: Founders of Accra and Keepers of Homowo

This episode traces the origins of the Ga people, who settled the coast of modern Ghana around the 16th century and founded the fishing villages that grew into Accra. Lucas and Luna explore Ga migration from the east, the rise of the Ga Mashie state, the trauma of the Akwamu conquest, and the resilient spirit of the Homowo festival—a harvest celebration that became a symbol of survival. They also discuss the Ga Mantse's role in mediating between European powers and the Ga's strategic position in the Atlantic trade. A little-known but vital thread in Ghana's rich tapestry. #GaPeople #GaMashie #Accra #Homowo #GhanaHistory #Akwamu #GaMantse #DutchGoldCoast #DanishGoldCoast #Osu #Christiansborg #AtlanticTrade #Kente #WestAfrica #PreColonial #OralHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo