The deputy Minister of information, Honorable Pius Enam Hadzide, became the toast of many attendees of the largest and most remarkable Ghanaian cultural festival in the diaspora, Chicago’s Ghanafest™️ as he wowed the attendees with spectacular dance moves! Deputy Minister Hadzide, took on a challenge by one of the Adowa dancers and graciously danced to the admiration of the huge ...

Chicago, August 10 2019, Jackson Park: Members of the GaDangme Community organization of Chicago celebrated Homowo with pride, glamour and elegance at the Jackson Park, Chicago Illinois. Prior to this year’s celebrations, the organization has not celebrated Homowo over thirty-two years. According to Mr. Eddie Quartey, the first Homowo was celebrated in 1987. The celebrations continued for three more years ...

A notable feature of Akan culture is the celebration of the dead a week after his or her departure. On this day, the date on which the deceased will be laid in state and other important activities are announced to the people present. Members of the Ghanaian community in Chicago, especially the Akans, observe this tradition strictly, especially when a ...

Members and friends of the Southern Volta Association (SVA), gathered at Romeoville Illinois for the annual picnic of the group. The President, Paul Sogbe, hosted the event. The lenses of sankofaonline.com were there to bring this video and images to our worldwide audience.

Friends and family of Mr. Sedekie Sackor gathered at his residence in Romeoville, Illinois, in support of his 50th birthday celebration recently. Combination of his spacious backyard setup with tables well decorated , nonstop music, food and “drinks freely flowing” coupled with large number of revelers dancing all evening long made the party a mega hit ! The lenses of ...

On Monday, 8th July, 2019, The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Ado Dankwa Akufo-Addo , interacted with members of the Ghanaian community resident in France, as part of his official visit to that country. He spoke about the positive impact the siting of the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area will have on our country; He ...

Old students of St. Louis Senior High School, SLOPSA, in Kumasi, Ghana, converged at the luxurious Carlisle Banquet hall In Lombard Illinois for their annual fundraising to support their former high school. The event made a strong case for the Ghanaian community here for hosting events on Fridays to lift off the pressure from the crowded Saturday events……..details later The ...

July 4th is independence day celebrations in the United States. Families and friends gather to celebrate the day. The Hodogbe family in Romeoville, Illinois, supported by friends and family celebrated the graduation of their daughter, Fafali Hodogbey. She graduated from 8th grade on her way to high school! The lenses of www.sankofaonline.com were there to bring these images to our ...