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"Unlike kente, which is largely ceremonial, the smock is everyday wear," he said, referring to another form of traditional Ghanian dress worn during major celebrations.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Bass was attending the inauguration of Ghanian President John Dramani Mahama — a nice gesture, but not a vital mission.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

“It’s teamwork. The spellers work very hard together,” said Salome Dzakpasu, the Ghanian program director.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

The Ghanian ruler met with the Dr Fischer last week, after attending the Coronation of King Charles.

From BBC • May 16, 2023

He was also upset to see "few, if any" black honor guardsmen in the units that greeted visiting Ghanian President Kwame Nkrumah on 13 March, an observation not lost on Secretary McNamara.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.