One of the popular traditions in the Ghanaian traditional wedding ceremony is investigation. This investigation is also popular in many other African tribes outside of Ghana. After the knocking ceremony where the groom and his family have stated their intentions, the family of the bride give them a further date to return. It may be…
According to the Akan (Ashanti) custom, the first step in a traditional Ghanaian Wedding is the “Knocking Ceremony” also known as “opon-akyi bo”. This is the ceremony where the husband to be, through his family, make their intentions for marriage known to the Bride’s family. The groom’s family don’t come empty handed, they usually come…
What is Knocking Ceremony? When you talk of colour, and the beauty of tradition and culture, then you must attend a traditional wedding ceremony in Ghana. The Ghanaian traditional wedding is an important ceremony for all Ghanaians who intend to get married. Some couples even do this alone because of its importance in…
