Accra, Ghana

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Do you know the meaning of the community in which you reside?
Your Super Station, Joy 99.7 FM, as part of our Ghana Month series, has been exploring the fascinating stories behind the names of various communities in Ghana.
Historian at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana, Professor Irene Korkoi Odotei has been sharing insights into the meanings behind names like Adabraka, Adjiriganor, and Accra Newtown.
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