For those with Sierra Leonean heritage, tracing their ancestry and learning about their cultural history can be a fascinating and meaningful journey. With its rich and diverse cultural heritage, Sierra Leone has a long and complex history, and exploring this history can provide insight into...
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The process of reclaiming your Sierra Leone citizenship through genetic proof requires several steps including proof of your maternal or paternal genetic ancestry as well as a series of background checks and notarized documents. In the docuseries of my trip to Sierra Leone, I included...
Words can not explain how it feels to be returned to your people, returned to your culture, returned to your home, returned to yourself. I returned to the African continent this year, being only, the second time in my life. My trip to Ghana was educational,...
When I tell you I was unprepared for my trip to Ghana, I was so not ready. It was the most amazing, life-changing experience I have ever had. To walk with my feet on the land of my ancestors, to see the ocean shores from...
They say when you visit another country, you may experience a bit of culture shock; Ghana is no excpetion. Many of the things that may shock you during a visit to Africa or Ghana specifically are not negative, just simply different. ...
During your visit to Ghana, you won’t want to miss the beautiful city of Elmina. Elmina is a quiet city off the coast. Oceanfront views, fishing villages, and walks along the red sands; you wouldn’t want to miss all the beautiful things to do in...
If it is your first time to the content of Africa, you may be wondering what you should pack. It’s hot, but it’s a different type of heat than Northern California. Ghana has its wet and dry season so in this post I am sharing...
Accra is one of the largest cities in Ghana. From historical monuments to art galleries. If you had a week to spend in Accra, Ghana there are a few things that you wouldn’t want to miss. ...