Mar 06, 2022
Ghana Independence Day 2022
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Today’s Doodle celebrates the Independence Day of Ghana, an African nation formerly known as the Gold Coast. On this day in 1957, Ghana became the first African country south of the Sahara to gain independence from colonial rule.
As the first for the region, Ghana and its independence movement catalyzed independence movements in other African countries. Celebrations of this anniversary can be heard throughout the nation as citizens sing along to “Ghana Freedom,” a famous song of independence; and dance to regional variations of Highlife music.
Carnivals and parades are held across Ghana, from the capital of Accra on the scenic coastline of the Gulf of Guinea to the northern heritage-rich city of Tamale. Local foods, such as the Ghanaian jollof rice (a spicy rice dish with meat and vegetables), serve as centerpieces in many private homes, where the Ghanaian flag, depicted in the Doodle artwork, is raised in honor of decades of independence.
Happy Independence Day, Ghana!
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