WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MAJOR TRIBES IN GHANA

The Ashanti, the Fante, the Ewe, the Ga-Adangbe, and the Dagomba are some of the most well-known Ghanaian tribes.

• Ashanti: The Ashanti are one of Ghana’s largest and most powerful ethnic groups. They still wear their traditional clothes, play their traditional music, and dance their traditional dances. Gold jewelry and other examples of Ashanti handiwork are equally well-known.
• Fante: One of Ghana’s other main ethnic groups is the Fante. The majority of this population lives around the shore and is well-known for its fishing and commerce. The vibrant festivals held by the Fante are well-known for their traditional drumming and dance.
• Ewe: Ewe people are an indigenous group in eastern Ghana noted for their lively song and dance traditions. They are also well-known farmers, especially for their yam and cassava production.
• Ga-Adangbe: Traditional festivals and festivities are what make the Ga-Adangbe people of Ghana’s Greater Accra area stand out. In addition to their famed kente textiles, they are also accomplished fisherman and merchants.
• Dagomba: Finally, the northern Ghanaian Dagomba tribe is renowned for their farmers and livestock herders. The traditional drumming and dancing of this group is likewise well-known.