Culture and Media
Main article: Culture of GhanaGhana is an ethnically diverse country that is predominantly influenced by the ancient Kingdoms of the Akan. Ghanaian culture is a mixture of the cultures of its peoples, predominantly Akan, Ewe, Ga-Adangbe, and Moré-Dagbani, with the Akan being dominant. Ghana's cultural diversity is most evident in cuisine, arts, and clothing.
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