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Top 10 Celebrities who Visited Ghana for the Year of Return in 2019

Arguably, the Year of Return has raised the flag of Ghana very high and made the country very famous. Through the Year of Return, the country had received many highly accomplished and prominent celebrities whose visit to Ghana has triggered many countries to think, “What’s special about Ghana that all these celebrities are flocking in?”.  In 2019, the Ghana National Authority launched the Year of Return to mark the celebration of the end of the slave trade and the 400th-anniversary of the first African slaves that arrived in the United States. The campaign served as a way to enable Africans living in the Diaspora to remember, celebrate, and appreciate their roots. Ghana was a slave trade hub in those days. Therefore, there were remains of the slave trade dungeons, castles, and other instruments used during the slave trade era. In honor of the celebration, many African-Americans decided to pay a solemn visit to Ghana and tour all the slave trade tour areas and many prominent areas in Ghana.  These are some of the top-celebrities who visited Ghana for the Year of Return in 2019:  1. Steve Harvey: He is a world-renowned TV talk show host. Steve visited Ghana with a team, toured tour sites, and also made efforts to contribute towards the nation’s development in the best possible way. 2. Kofi Kingston: He is the former WWE Champion. He visited Ghana at the peak of his career when he just won the WWE Champion. Fortunately, it happened to be the year of return. His remarkable wrestling achievements inspired many Ghanaians, to work hard, and achieve the impossible in life. Kofi Kinston visited many tourist sites, including the slave dungeons.  3. Danny Glover: He is an American actor and film director. He visited Ghana in honor of Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams’ Eminence Call during the Year of Return. Danny toured Jamestown and other notable tourist areas.   4. T.I: He is a famous American rapper, known for his hit songs. Towards the end of 2019, he paid visited to Ghana with his wife and team. The tourist sites he visited include Elmina castle and the surrounding areas.  5. Samuel L Jackson: He is a filmmaker and producer. In August 2019, he visited Ghana to shoot a film, documenting the slave trade in Africa. As part of his Year of Return tour, he had toured many areas and had dinner at Elmina with other Diaspora residents.  6. Lupita Nyong’o: She is a Kenyan Hollywood actor. She also came to the country at part of the “Year of Return” tour, checked in at the “Year of Return” Secretariat, and went to many tourist centers.  7. Hisham: He is a leading actor, known for his production of the “Blacklist” TV series. He was having fun and touring the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park of Ghana. 8. Ludacris: He is a famous American actor and rapper. He is known for the name Christopher Brian Bridges. He also toured the Cape Coast Castle, looked at ruins of the slave trade, the dungeons, and all others.  9. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter: She is popularly known as ” Beyoncé.” He is a famous American songwriter, singer, and actress. Towards the end of the year, she surprised Ghanaians with her visit. She came with her husband, Jay Z, and daughter Ivy Blue. 10. Jay Z: He is an American rapper and singer. He toured Ghana with the family in an exclusive “Year of Ghana” visit to the country. While he did not do any live performance, many Ghanaians were thrilled with his visit.  Apart from these celebrities who visited Ghana for the Year of Return in 2019, there have been records of more than 200,000 other Diaspora residents who visited Ghana, creating more than $ 1.5 billion in net revenue for Ghana.  Frimprince is a local tour and transport company that promotes tourism in Ghana. Want to support us by ordering all your hotel reservations, tour, and car rental services from us?  Make your booking here to get amazing discounts now n  Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455  

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Today Is Ghana Constitution Day: Here’s What You Need To Know About This Holiday

Today is Ghana Constitution Day. Hurray!!! Constitution Day is a maiden holiday declared by the current government of Ghana to commemorate coming into effect of the Fourth Republic without any form of coup d’état through military operations. The day has been set aside to earmark how far Ghana has come in the acceptance and application of the Rule of Law, the 1992 Constitution, and the Democratic Governance. Prior to the 4th Republic, Ghana had experienced myriads of coup d’état that have overthrown several presidents out of power and led the country into military governance. However, since the commencement of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana on 7th January 1993, the country has enjoyed peace and stability. Therefore, the Constitution Day serves as a means to remember efforts made to ensure peace and stability after gaining independence and coming into effect of the 4th Republic. The maiden Constitution Day Public Lecture will take place today, 7th January 2020. It will include a public lecture which will be delivered by the Rector of Ghana Academy of Arts and Science GIMPA, Professor Bondzie-Sampson on the topic, “Constitutionalism in Ghana’s Fourth Republic: Towards Functional Performance”.

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5 Qualities of the Best Car Rental Companies in Ghana

The best car rental companies have a set of qualities that separate and set them apart. This makes customers like, cherish and enjoy their services. If you’re looking to hire a car, you might want to deal with the best car rental companies in Ghana. The following are the qualities they all share: 1. Honest and reliable This is where it all starts. When they rent a car to a client, they make sure the vehicle is in good condition. They value and cherish their customers, therefore, they remain honest and reliable to them. You can trust and bank on their services. 2. Professional drivers Nothing hurts like renting a good car and then having an uncourteous and unprofessional driver to drive you. The best car rental companies in Ghana ensure that their drivers are licensed, kind, generous, and able to speak good English, treat customers with dignity and drive with care. 3. Caring for customers At the heart of the best car rental companies in Ghana is customer focus. They adjust their services and offer to meet the needs of the customers. As a result, they satisfy customer needs with excellent. This leads to numerous customer testimonials and referrals. 4. Excellent disaster management No matter how good a car, certain issues can happen accidentally. When they do, the car rental companies must have a way to handle the situation well. Renting a car from top car rental companies in Ghana is safe because they provide a contingency plan in case customers have issues with the car they rented. 5. Always on time When it comes to car rental, time is a great factor. You are not looking for a car rental company that reports late to a hotel or the airport when their services are required. When you deal with the top car rental companies like Frimprince Transport Services, your need will be catered for with professionalism.  Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? Would you want Frimprince to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts.  Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

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6 Ways to Take Care of Your Rental Car

When you rent a car, there are some responsibilities for you to take. In order to ensure that the car you rented is in good shape, you have to abide by the terms and conditions required by the car rental firm. The following are five ways to take care of a rented car: 1. Take good care of the tires Always ensure that the tire pressure is good before you set off to town or anywhere you might be using the vehicle. Hard braking and other aggressive driving styles have a negative effect on the tires. It will wear them faster and cause them to degrade. 2. Check the engine oil level A critical area to take a look at when renting a car is the engine oil level. If you would be renting the car for a longer period, then you need to ask the car rental companies their policy regarding the engine oil and all others. As a precaution, make sure the car’s engine is also in a good state. 3. Check the brakes of the car frequently If the brakes of the car are faulty, it can lead to a disastrous accident. Therefore, you have to make sure the brakes of the car always check, repaired and in a good condition. Look at the brake system and the brake pedals. Consider applying a brake fluid where necessary. Look for warning systems before issues emerge. 4. Check the car lights In order to ensure your safety while driving at night, you need to make sure that the headlights, brake lights, and the flashers are all working appropriately. Where there is a problem, consider visiting the nearest mechanic shop to avoid disaster. 5. Good maintenance for the car’s body If you are using the car to pass a rough road, then taking care of the car’s body is very important. If the car’s body has become muddy as a result of passing through a rough road, you might want to visit the nearest car wash to give a quick wash to the car. 6. Drive safely This is very important. Most people know how to drive but in their quest to meet meeting schedules and deadlines, they engage in offensive, reckless and aggressive driving which leads to serious problems. Refrain from any reckless driving. Take note of road signs and drive safely.

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Fort Prinzenstein: A Look at the Slave Dungeon in the Volta Region of Ghana Built in 1784

The Volta Region is one of the iconic regions in Ghana. It boasts of top tourist sites such as Mount Afadjato (the largest mountain in Ghana), the Volta Lake (the largest manmade lake in West Africa), Adomi Bridge, Wli Falls, Tagbo Falls, Tafi Atomi, and Wild Life Sanctuary. Fort Prinzenstein is one of them. Fort Prinzenstein is the only fort built by the colonial rulers in Keta, east of the Volta River. The fort was built in 1784 by the Danish traders to protect them against the Anlo Ewe as well as other colonial rulers who were evading the Volta coast. It later became a major slave dungeon used by the Danish traders to keep slaves before they were transported to the Caribbean.   Apart from the slave trade, the Danish traders also used Fort Prizenstein for the import and export of goods such as cowry shells, textiles, iron rods, gold, ivory, and brandy. Later in 1850, the Danish traders sold the fort to the British colonial rulers. The fort was further used by the British as a dungeon for slaves. After Keta became a British colony, the fort was used as a prison to keep people who flaunt the orders of the British governors. In 1980, part of the fort was destroyed by the strong waves of the sea. Finally, when Ghana gained independence, Fort Prinzenstein was released for the country. Later one, Ghana Museum and Monuments Board working with ICOMOS and the Danish Embassy helped to preserve remains of the fort in 1991 so that it will serve as a tourist destination for the Volta Region. As Ghana has become a tourism hub in Africa, Fort Prizenstein is visited by many tourists from countries such as the United State of America, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Benin, Germany, and Finland. The fort has been nominated as a World Heritage Property. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? Would you want Frimprince to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts.  Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

Why Choose Frimprince for your Airport Car Rentals in Accra, Ghana

As soon as you arrive at Accra International Airport (KIA), Ghana, you can look forward to exploring straight away. As well as having the freedom to drive to exciting new locations on a whim, you can plan day trips and excursions to nearby attractions that capture your interest. Most of the cars being rented include small or medium car or sedan, an MPV or roomy family car, a luxury vehicle or an automatic cars. Frimprince is the perfect choice for your Accra International Airport (KIA) car rental. Easy 3-step online booking: search, select, book It is easy to search and access Frimprince. Also, one can keep his/her private information safe with the booking process. You can make saving when you book online. All you have to do is to visit our online portal and make the booking. Express pick-up service available We are able to provide systems and cars that takes less time to do a journey than the usual. This saves time, reduce stress and helps financially. New, comfortable rental car fleet This ranges from affordable to luxury. No matter why the person is travelling to Ghana, one can count on Frimprince on our fleet of new rental cars to get you to the destination of comfort. Daily, weekly, monthly, short and long term car rental Short term options are available if a person is planning a brief stay. Frimprince would discover the best option needed for the client. One can also book a long term or monthly Ghana car rental. Award-winning car rental company Frimprince is a professional car rental company. We have won several awards and industry recognition through our high quality services. OUR FLEET

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Car Rentals in Ghana

Renting a car in Ghana is a necessity especially if one is planning on touring the country. However if one is looking for a reliable means to get to your work of for some long-term function, you should consider buying your car. There include some frequently asked question concerning car rentals in Ghana. Here they are: How old do I need to be to rent a car? With many rental companies, you must be at least 21 years of age to rent a car, and any driver under 25 may have to pay a Young Driver Fee. Similarly, people aged 70+ may find some companies will charge a Senior Driver Fee, or may not rent to them at all. Can I book a one-way car rental? Yes. One-way car rental deals are quite common, as they give people even more freedom to explore and enjoy their rental. However, rental companies will often charge a One Way Fee (or ‘drop charge’) to cover the cost of returning the car to its original location. Do I need rental car insurance – and what is ‘CDW’ anyway? Before you buy any car rental insurance, you should find out what coverage is provided by your credit card company, your homeowner’s / renter’s policy, and your own car insurance. This will help you decide what cover you need to buy while booking and picking up your car. CDW means ‘Collision Damage Waiver’; a type of cover that limits your liability for damage to certain parts of a rental car. How do I find the cheapest car rental deals? if you are looking for low-cost and excellent service car rentals, contact us at Frimprince Transport Services. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you  planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts.  Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

Tourist Guide: Top 5 Shopping Malls in Ghana

Shopping Malls are springing up and becoming a major trend in our cities these days in Ghana. That was not the story some few years back. Looking back ten years ago, the only shopping malls in Ghana were the A&C Mall and the Accra Mall. Ten years down the line and the story is different. Ghana has about eight shopping malls and new ones continue to spring up.   Shopping Malls allow people to do all their shopping at one place at a time with much convenience, more fun and leisure. Since the Accra Mall opened in July, 2008 there have been a number of malls that have sprang up all over the city. We take a look at the top five malls in Ghana. The Accra Mall. The Accra Mall is located on the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange and has been in operation since July 2008. About 65 shops operate at the Accra Mall, they include: Shoprite, Palace, Game, Silver Bird Cinema, Y-FM, Woodin, and other service providers like banks, restaurants, computer and accessories shops etc. The Accra Mall sits on 20,322 sq. meters land and has a parking space for about 900 cars. The West Hills Mall The West Hills Mall was opened in 2014 and is the largest in Accra. It is located at Dokunah, near Weija along the Accra-Cape Coast Highway. The mall is owned by Delico Property Development and SSNIT. It has 67 shops that comprise, banks, food courts, grocery stores and a cinema. It has a large parking space for cars.  The West Hills Mall is world class and state of the art. Marina Mall The Marina can be located very close to the Kotoka International Airport. The Marina Mall was established in 2013 and has shops for kids’ entertainment place, huge supermarket, and food courts. Achimota Retail Mall The Achimota Retail Mall can be found on the Accra – Ofanko – Kumasi highway road at Dome. The Mall is a one level mall with about 51 retail and line stores offering various service. The Achimota Retail Mall is the only mall that has a chop bar that serves local dishes to customers. Kumasi City Mall The Kumasi City mall sits on an 18,000 square meter land and has both local and international shops. It is the first mall to be opened in Kumasi and also the first to be outside Accra. The Kumasi City Mall is meant to provide the people in Kumasi and its environs a one-time shopping experience with convenience and pleasure.

Arriving At The Kotoka International Airport? – Here Are 5 Things You Should Know Before Arriving

Are you a tourist or a traveler, arriving in Ghana, may be for the first time? Then you are definitely going to be arriving at the Kotoka International Airport. The Kotoka International Airport is Ghana’s only international airport and it is located in Accra. According to statistics from the KIA management, the airport saw 2.547 million passengers in 2014 alone. The airport has two terminals, Terminal-1 for domestic and regional travels and Terminal-2 for international travels. If you are a traveler and you would be arriving at the Kotoka International Airport, here are five things you should know before arriving at the Kotoka International Airport. 1. Should in case you misplace your luggage, you have no course to worry. All misplaced luggage’s are sent to the lost and found offices which is found in the arrival hall. You just have to report your complaint to them. 2. There are customer service personals available to help, should incase you need any help. The customer service personals can be seen in their neatly branded GACL uniforms and are available to offer any help to passengers. 3. You can arrive with your pet(s) if you wish too. Pets must be accompanied with a heath certificate or vaccination card issued by a vet doctor from the country of origin. 4. It is mandatory for every passenger arriving at the Kotoka International Airport to have a yellow fever vaccine at least ten days prior to arrival. Babies younger than nine months are however exempted from this rule. Also, passengers coming from countries with epidemic outbreaks like (Ebola) will have to be taken through special formalities. 5. Weapons, ammunitions and certain drugs like narcotics are not allowed to arrive into the country. For this, passengers are taken through a thorough search by police officers at the airport. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you  planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts.  Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

How Homowo Festival of the Gas is Celebrated

Homowo is a festival celebrated by the GA people of Ghana, located at the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. As a result of the festival’s celebration in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, the festival has attracted lots of international recognition. Homowo is celebrated to remember how the ancestors of the GA-People were about to survive the severe famine and hunger that plagued them as they were migrating to Ghana. According to Oral tradition, the GA people acted industriously and planted cereal crops like maize and millet to combat the hunger.  As they worked hard to farm, the gods rewarded them bountiful with rain and bumper harvest. So after harvesting the crops, they jubilated and initiated the celebration, “Homowo”! “Homowo” simply means “hooting over hunger” or “hooting at hunger”. The festival is celebrated annually to express the cultural value of being industrious, creative and resourceful—as a way of ensuring the younger generation picks up these rich values of the ancestors. The celebration of Homowo usually begins in May when the Ga people begin planting maize and millet. The period and date for the Homowo festival celebration is selected and announced by the Dentu Priest or the Ga-Mantse (King of the Ga People). During the celebration period, there is a ban in Accra on drumming, singing, PA systems and wild noise making. It is believed that the serenity, calmness and silence in the Ga-Traditional Area would give the gods the peace of mind to prepare for the harvest, bless the people with bumper harvest and protect them. The festival is celebrated at various quarters of the Ga Traditional Area before the final celebration is celebrated by the entire area. Homowo festival is marked with parading twins on the streets of the Ga Traditional area who are being dressed in white calico. While the celebration date varies, the festival is usually celebrated in the month of August, the same month where the cereal crops like maize and millet are harvested. The harvested maize is used to prepare a traditional food called “ kpokpoi.” Kpokpoi is spread through the Ga Traditional area by the chief priest accompanied by the “Kpanlogo” dance. The festival is climaxed with a grand durbar, attended Ga Mantse and other ethnic chiefs, Ga-chief priests, people of origin, national delegates, politicians and foreigners. The Ga-Mantse gives his annual speech, advises the Ga people to work hard and develop the community. The chief priests also pour libation to pray for the people, ask for blessing and protection from the gods. There is merry making, dancing, drumming and socialization with the streets of Accra being heavily trafficked. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you  planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts.  Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

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