- “The Perefect Picture” (2009): Directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, this romantic comedy-drama follows the lives of three women as they navigate love, relationships, and self-discovery in modern Ghana.
- “Beasts of No Nation” (2015): Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, this intense war drama stars Idris Elba and follows the story of a young boy recruited as a child soldier during a civil war in an unnamed West African country, which was filmed in various locations in Ghana.
- “Sinking Sands” (2010): Directed by Leila Djansi, this psychological drama explores the intricacies of an abusive relationship and its impact on a couple’s lives in contemporary Ghana.
- “Heritage Africa” (1989): Directed by Kwaw Ansah, this powerful drama chronicles the struggles and challenges faced by an African-educated civil servant as he returns to his village in Ghana. The film engages with themes of identity, cultural clashes, and post-colonial realities.
- “Azali” (2018): Directed by Kwabena Gyansah, this coming-of-age drama tells the story of a young girl named Amina who embarks on a perilous journey from northern Ghana to the south, seeking a better life for herself and her family.
- “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi: This epic historical novel follows the lives of two half-sisters, Effia and Esi, and their descendants over several generations. The story spans from 18th-century Ghana during the slave trade era to present-day America, exploring the lasting impact of slavery and colonisation.
- “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born” by Ayi Kwei Armah: Set in Ghana during the 1960s, this novel offers a critical examination of post-independence Ghanaian society. It follows the moral and political struggles of an unnamed protagonist as he resists corruption and moral decay.
- “The Hundred Wells of Salaga” by Ayesha Harruna Attah: This historical fiction novel delves into the lives of two West African women, Aminah and Wurche, during the era of the transatlantic slave trade. It vividly portrays their different experiences and the challenges they face in pre-colonial Ghana.
- “Wife of the Gods” by Kwei Quartey: This crime novel introduces readers to Detective Inspector Darko Dawson as he investigates the mysterious death of a young medical student in a small village in Ghana. The novel offers a look into Ghanaian culture, traditions, and the realities of contemporary life.
- “The Housemaid” by Amma Darko: This novel explores the struggles of a young woman named Aseye who leaves her rural village to work as a housemaid in the city of Accra. It tackles issues of class, gender dynamics, and the stark differences between rural and urban life in Ghana.
WANDERLIST: Ghana in books and on film
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