Zaakirah talks with Key (Ebenezer Kwame Yeboah) of Certified Africa about the 10 Day Ghana 70th Independence Day Celebration Experience happening March 1–10, 2027.

Your trip to Ghana isn't a vacation—it's a chance to connect with history, culture, ancestry, celebration and community

This is about experiencing Ghana.

about history.
about culture.
about celebration.
about ancestry.
about connection.

If Ghana has been calling you, this is your sign. This is not tourism. This is homecoming with purpose. Make your deposit and review the itinerary:

https://certifiedafrica.wetravel.com/i/6a7c8694a16c7ce29c606343#the-ghana-heritage-experience-march-1-10-2027

• 1:28 — Trip overview

• 2:44 — Zaakirah's backstory: Returning to Ghana after 15 years and realizing the need for accessible, immersive travel

• 3:07 — Invisible disabilities and why this trip considers all ability levels

• 3:36 — Introducing Key from Certified Africa

• 3:41 — Key introduces himself: Ebenezer Kwame Yeboah

• 4:15 — What is Certified Africa?

• 5:36 — Key's role: The bridge between traveler and experience — itinerary, logistics, and on-the-ground support

• 6:05 — Zaakirah on the importance of local involvement and her first Ghana trip with Operation Crossroads Africa

• 7:20 — Itinerary overview

• 7:46 — Why these places were chosen:

• 8:19 — Accra: The modern heartbeat of Ghana and the independence history (Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Museum)

• 8:33 — Cape Coast: Reflecting on ancestry and the transatlantic slave trade

• 9:11 — Art, culture, and storytelling through the Nkrumah Museum

• 9:18 — Inclusive by design: Considerate of all religions, dietary restrictions, and disability needs

• 9:42 — No alcohol on this trip — choosing healing and sobriety; "chocolate high" instead

• 10:25 — What makes this trip special during Independence Day

• 10:53 — Kwame Nkrumah's declaration: "The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked with the total liberation of the African continent"

• 11:09 — Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to Ghana in 1957 and his "birth of a new nation" sermon

• 11:49 — The concept of Sankofa

• 12:50 — Travel requirements: Visa (multiple entry recommended), yellow fever vaccination, passport valid 6+ months

• 15:58 — Certified Africa's travel medical insurance requirement

• 16:15 — Flight options: Nonstop from NYC or DC recommended via stopover programs

• 17:15 — What's included in the price

• 18:39 — What's NOT included

• 20:33 — Pricing: $2,535 USD (double occupancy) / $2,950 USD (single occupancy)

• 21:21 — Payment plan: $200 minimum deposit, then equal monthly installments until 60 days before travel

• 22:42 — Weather in March: Warm and sunny — pack light breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, reusable water bottle

• 23:15 — Fitness tip: Some walking required; stay hydrated and prepare physically

• 23:35 — Fashion in Ghana: Get a custom outfit tailored — a unique souvenir experience;

• 24:19 — Power adapters: Type used in Ghana

• 24:50 — Money in Ghana: Cards widely accepted ATMs available; team assists with currency exchange

• 25:25 — Phones and connectivity: eSIM options, adding international plans, mobile money networks, and preparing for occasional power outages

• 26:20 — Final invitation and Closing remarks

Quote Sources:

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1322073/nkrumah-ghana-is-not-free-ever-the-second-indep.html

https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/forward-ever-backward-never-and-the-present-state-of-ghana/