Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Friday, October 23, 2026
Sankofaonline News Desk : Contributing-Steve Dei BETHESDA, MD — The stage is set, the atmosphere is charged, and the Ewe diaspora across North America is standing at full attention. The Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) is hours away from opening what is already being hailed as the […]
Sankofaonline News Desk For decades, America’s immigration system has rested on a foundational principle: family unity. The United States government recognizes that strong families build strong communities, and strong communities build a resilient nation. To uphold this principle, federal law provides two major categories of family‑based immigrant visas through which […]
Sankofaonline News Desk Maryland, USA: History unfolded on American soil as the timeless majesty of the Ashanti Kingdom echoed across the grounds of Bowie State University, where His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, presided over the first-ever Akwasidae festival celebrated in the United States. For the Ghanaian diaspora, it […]
Source : Sankofaonline Editorial Desk | August 30, 2026 Every sixth Sunday, Kumasi holds Akwasidae, a sacred Asanteman festival honoring the ancestors, the king, and the Golden Stool , the spiritual vessel believed to hold the soul of the Ashanti people. It is a ritual cycle that has endured for […]
Ghanaian cultural festivals in the United States have matured into strategic commercial gateways, transforming community gatherings into platforms for market expansion. Ghanafest in Chicago and Ga Homowo celebrations across major American cities now function as annual entry points for Ghana domiciled companies seeking to engage the diaspora, build brand visibility, […]
