Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Saturday, August 22, 2026
CHICAGO, USA — Washington Park once again became the epicenter of Ghanaian cultural pride as thousands converged for the 37th Annual GhanaFest, the largest and longest-running Ghanaian cultural festival in North America. Under the theme “Connecting Communities through Culture and Commerce,” the event displayed the full grandeur of Ghanaian heritage, […]
Special Editorial Tribute — By the Sankofaonline Editorial Board In the early chapters of Ghanaian life in Chicago, before the large festivals, before the associations, before the community became the vibrant force it is today, there were pioneers , men whose courage and initiative laid the foundation for everything that […]
By; Harry Hammond|gozaro007@gmail.com / 0244658466 / 0207698171 In the shadows of Ghana’s justice system, there’s a group of individuals who show up every day to manage the chaos, the conflicts, and the complexities that come with keeping society safe from those who’ve broken its rules. They are the prison officers; the backbone of […]
CHICAGO IL : The National Identification Authority (NIA), in active partnership with the Ghana National Council of Chicago (GNC), has announced that the registration and issuance of the Ghana Card will continue today, Sunday, July 26, 2026. The exercise is taking place at the Church of Pentecost, located at 8600 […]
CHICAGO, IL : The wait is finally over. Today, Saturday, July 25, 2026, the historic grounds of Washington Park (5600 S Russell Drive) will transform into the beating heart of the global Ghanaian Diaspora. The 37th Annual Chicago GhanaFest is officially underway, proving once again why it stands unmatched as […]
