Ga people
Ga people are an ethnic group from Ghana, primarily inhabiting the Greater Accra Region and the capital city of Accra. They are part of the larger Ga-Dangme ethnic group, which also includes the Dangme people.
History[edit | edit source]
The Ga people are believed to have migrated to their current location from the east, possibly from the region of modern-day Nigeria. Their migration is thought to have taken place around the 13th century. The Ga established a number of independent city-states, including Accra, Tema, and Teshie, which later came under British control in the 19th century.
Language[edit | edit source]
The Ga people speak the Ga language, a member of the Kwa languages group. The language is spoken by approximately 600,000 people. It is written in the Latin script, with certain modifications.
Culture[edit | edit source]
Ga culture is rich and varied, with notable aspects including the Homowo Festival, a harvest festival celebrated with music, dance, and feasting. The Ga are also known for their traditional music, which includes genres such as Highlife and Hiplife, and for their traditional religious practices, which involve the worship of a pantheon of gods and ancestors.
Society[edit | edit source]
Ga society is traditionally organized into a number of clans, each of which is associated with a specific totem. The Ga have a matrilineal system of inheritance, in which property and status are passed down through the female line. The Ga are primarily urban dwellers, with a significant proportion of the population living in Accra.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The Ga people are traditionally fishermen and farmers, with fishing remaining a major economic activity. In recent years, many Ga have moved into other sectors of the economy, including trade, transport, and services.
Religion[edit | edit source]
The Ga people traditionally practice a form of African traditional religion, involving the worship of a pantheon of gods and ancestors. However, many Ga are now Christians, with a significant minority also practicing Islam.
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