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Kquofi Steve , Olowonirejuaro Ayibadeinyefa

Abstract

Ghana and Nigeria have diverse cultures, which embody some unique practices of Nigerians and Ghanaians. These practices are vital to foster unity as well as create a healthy cultural relationship for socio-cultural development of the two West African nations. This paper is a descriptive and comparative account of Asante and Ijaw of Ghana and Nigeria respectively, to establish their unique simlarities and differences for socio-cultural cohesion. In-depth interviews and direct observations were the major research techniques employed to collect the data. The synthesis of the findings highlights that cultural equilibrium exists between the two nations in-terms of the economic, religious, political and social aspects of the cultural life of the Asante and Ijaw.

Keywords

Asante, Cultural Policy, Cultural Practices, Ijaw, Socio-cultural

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