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The Drum That Would Not Sleep
A drum in the corner of the workshop keeps a rhythm all night, and Ntikuma is the only one who hears it.
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The Drum That Would Not Sleep
A drum in the corner of the workshop keeps a rhythm all night, and Ntikuma is the only one who hears it.
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A Bargain of Riddles
Kwaku offers to carry a heavy basket for the price of three riddles — and Tikenenkenen accepts far too quickly.
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Living Ghana
Market Day, From Open to Close
One day, one market, from the first crates arriving to the last stall folding away.
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Ananse Eats Ghana
Ananse Eats: A Pot of Jollof
Kwaku follows the smell of a cooking pot and ends up learning to wait.
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Journeys Through History
Journey Back to the Old Road
Nana Abena carries Ntikuma along a road that no longer exists.
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Festival Adventures
A Festival of Lights and Drums
Tikenenkenen is given one job for the whole celebration, and it turns out to be the loudest.
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People Who Shaped Ghana
A Life That Shaped Ghana
A profile episode format: one person, one turning point, told for young viewers.
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Explore Ghana
Explore: Where the Land Meets the Sea
A travelling episode along the widest part of the story-web.
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Words From Ghana
Word From Ghana: A Word of Welcome
A one-minute short: one word, what it means, and how to use it kindly.
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Wisdom From the Web
Wisdom From the Web: Many Hands
A short reflection on a saying about doing things together.
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