The “Ghana Must Go” bag is a term used to define a large patterned nylon bag normally used for the purpose of putting clothes and other items for migration or travelling in West Africa. While some people in Nigeria use “Ghana Must Go” bags for carrying smuggled goods or stolen items. It gained recognition in the 1980s during a period of political and economic instability in Nigeria.
Ghana is a country in Africa, it gained independence from British colonial rule March 6, 1957. Ghana has a very rich cultural heritage, it has over 100 ethnic groups, and each ethnic group has its own language, custom and tradition. Ghana is home to several national parks and wildlife reserves like, Mole National Park, Kakum National Park and more. Ghana is one of the fastest growing countries in Africa.
In this article, I will tell you the secret behind the “Ghana Must Go” bag. So keep reading on.
What Is Ghana Known For.
Ghana is known for it’s history, culture and natural resources. It is also known for its vibrant music, arts and dance. Ghana is famous for its Kente cloth, Adinkra symbol and also the Ashanti goldsmiths’ craftsmanship. Ghanaian music like hiplife, highlife, etc have gained international recognition.
White Money Brought “Ghana Must Go” Bag To BBN House.
So after Whitemoney won a season of BBNaija and how rich he is, he still brought a “Ghana must go” bag to Big Brother Naija house. And when the other housemates saw the “Ghana must go” bag that he brought, they started shouting its Whitemoney’s bag and he replied saying “na only me carry Ghana must go come biggie’s house, but Ghana must go dey carry sha.
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The Secret Behind The “Ghana Must Go” Bag.
The “Ghana must go” bag can be tracked back to the 1983 incident in Nigeria when the Ghanaian government ordered the expulsion of millions of Ghanaian immigrants, most of whom were living and working in Nigeria. These immigrants were given a short period of time to leave the country, resulting in a mass exodus of Ghanaians from Nigeria. Due to the hurried nature of their departure, many Ghanaians used these large, durable nylon bags to keep their belongings.
These bags quickly became a symbol of migration and were used by other West African immigrants as well. They were affordable and spacious, making it ideal for carrying heavy loads. The bags has colourful patterns, which added to their appearance.
Over time, the “Ghana must go” bag has become a cultural icon, representing resilience and the strength of African migrants. It has also been used in the entertainment industry as it is referenced in music, films, literature, etc.
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