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HORIZONS OF AfrIcA



From Winston-Salem to West Africa: A 3-Year Legacy of Transformation in Ghana
Experience the 3rd Annual Ghana Cultural Immersion Tour with African Roots Travel and Quality Education Academy. Discover why our heritage tours to West Africa are the gold standard for student leadership, ancestral reconnection, and global education. From Winston-Salem to Accra, we’re building a legacy of transformation.
Maurice Cheetham
Apr 142 min read


African American Association of Ghana: Honoring Roots at Nkyinkyim Ceremony
Members of the African American Association of Ghana (AAAG) journeyed to the Nkyinkyim Museum in Ada, sponsored by African Roots Travel, to participate in the Ancestor Veneration Ceremony—a profound cultural event celebrating African ancestry, unity, and remembrance. Guided by artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, the experience offered a deep reflection on heritage, healing, and the shared legacy connecting the African diaspora to Ghana’s living traditions.
Maurice Cheetham
Oct 25, 20253 min read


The Origin Story of Homowo: “Hooting at Hunger”
Ghana GA Clans Homowo is steeped in rich tradition dating back centuries.
Maurice Cheetham
Sep 3, 20255 min read


A Day in the Life: Gainesville Students Step Into Ghanaian Classrooms
Youth from Mirror Image Leadership Academy in Gainesville, Florida traveled to Ghana with African Roots Travel for their annual Ghana International Tour, joining students at Accra Boys Academy through the School for a Day Program. This unique initiative allowed visiting youth to step into the lives of Ghanaian students, attending classes, engaging with peers, and experiencing an authentic cultural exchange.
Unlike traditional tours, the School for a Day Program fosters organ
Maurice Cheetham
Aug 31, 20254 min read
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