Missionary activities played a pivotal role in the establishment offormal education in Akuapem. Prior to 1948, Akropong-Akuapem was home to the colony’s only higher educational institution, making it a significant hub for academic excellence in the Gold Coast. Following the 1948 Accra Riots, a wave of educational expansion emerged, led by prominent Gold Coasters who established privatesecondary schools to meet the growing demand for quality education. Notably, Kwame Nkrumah contributed to this movement through the establishment […]
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A Choir That Moves the Soul: The Church of Pentecost USA (Greater North) Delivers an Unforgettable Worship Experience
Sankofaonline News Desk – March 26. 2026 The Church of Pentecost USA (Greater North), located at 4332 N. Kedzie Avenue in Chicago, became the epicenter of spirit‑filled worship on March 22, 2026, as its renowned foundational choir delivered a musical ministration that left the congregation inspired, uplifted, and deeply moved. […]
Ghanaian Nurses Association Illinois Calls the Community to a Critical Health Dialogue This Sunday
By: Sankofaonline.com THE CONVERSATION THAT COULD SAVE A LIFE The Ghanaian community in Chicago has been shaken in recent months by sudden, heartbreaking losses,lives cut short without warning, families left searching for answers, and a community grappling with the silent dangers of preventable medical emergencies. In response, the Ghana Nurses […]
Assemblies of God Ghana Backs Mahama Following Lincoln University Degree Withdrawal
The Assemblies of God, Ghana, has formally reacted to the decision by Lincoln University in Pennsylvania to withdraw a scheduled honorary doctorate degree for President John Dramani Mahama. The American institution reportedly rescinded the honor following concerns raised by a group within the university regarding Mahama’s perceived stance on Ghana’s […]
A Historic Evening in Chicago: Ghana National Council and Council of Ghanaian Churches Honor Ghana’s Independence and Celebrate Rev. Dr. Kofi Noonoo’s Remarkable Legacy
By Sankofaonline.com Chicago’s Ghanaian and African community gathered at the Church of Pentecost , 4332 N Kedzie Avenue for what became one of the most memorable post‑Independence Thanksgiving Services in recent history. Organized jointly by the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago (GNC) and the Council of Ghanaian Churches (CGC), […]







