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The 10 Best Traditional Naming Ceremonies in Ghana

10 tours  ·  from $175 a head

A naming ceremony is arranged in advance by the family hosting it: the elders, the cloth, the libation and the name you are given. These 10 range from an afternoon in Accra to a full homecoming built around Kumasi, priced and clear about how many people attend.

Bonwire Namimg Ceremony and Kente Tourist Center - Weaving Kente at the Bonwire center
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Bonwire Namimg Ceremony and Kente Tourist Center

1.Bonwire Namimg Ceremony and Kente Tourist Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $180Our pick

Weave Kente in Bonwire, receive an Akan name from village chiefs, and enjoy a private half-day cultural tour from Kumasi.

“Our tour guide, Solomon and driver, Kwame were absolutely amazing! The level of attention, care, professionalism, and knowledge is unmatched. We arrived to Kumasi early in the morning, they picked us up from the airport, drove us to our”

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The Ancestral Naming Ceremony and Home Coming Experience - Meeting the chiefs in the Volta Region
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The Ancestral Naming Ceremony and Home Coming Experience

2.The Ancestral Naming Ceremony and Home Coming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $265

Review of Accra’s ancestral naming ceremony, with a village welcome, Ewé culture, Lake Volta lunch, pottery, transfers, and practical booking advice.

“This was an amazing experience with the Ewé community. Toufic is a great guide and conversationalist. I highly recommend this experience to our brothers and sisters returning home.”

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Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas - Leaving Accra from Kotoka Airport at 7:00 a.m.
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Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas

Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience - What happens at the Torgorme naming ceremony
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Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience

4.Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $220

Share an Ewe naming ceremony in Torgorme, enjoy Ghanaian culture, lunch, and a Volta River cruise on a private Accra day tour.

“The tour guide was very friendly as guiding. Picked us up on the pick up location and dropped us off at home. Explained a lot also about the places during the route to the beach. The beach was beautifull with nice food.”

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Kumasi Heritage Tours And Naming Ceremony In A Day - A working cocoa farm, not just a chocolate story
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Kumasi Heritage Tours And Naming Ceremony In A Day

Traditional naming ceremony For African Diasporas in Kumasi - Starting at Lancaster Kumasi City at 9:30 a.m.
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Traditional naming ceremony For African Diasporas in Kumasi

6.Traditional naming ceremony For African Diasporas in Kumasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $175Best value

Review of Kumasi’s private naming ceremony for the African diaspora, with Ghanaian cloth, kente weaving, cocoa tasting, lunch, and transport.

“I can't thank Bilson enough for his time and patience. He was even willing to do a 10 hour trip to get me to ensure I made it to the tour. I made the journey to meet him and he was the most sweetest & knowledgeable soul I've ever met. Truly e”

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Naming Ceremony, Assin Manso Slave River and Cape Coast Castle - Receiving a Name at the Queen Mother’s Ceremony
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Naming Ceremony, Assin Manso Slave River and Cape Coast Castle

Cultural Village Tour: Traditional Naming Ceremony - Receiving a Ghanaian name with drumming and dance
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Cultural Village Tour: Traditional Naming Ceremony

8.Cultural Village Tour: Traditional Naming Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $321

Join a private Ghana village naming ceremony from Accra, with drumming, dancing, pottery, beads, kente, and hotel pickup.

“This was an amazing experience, especially for an African American like myself. The people are welcoming and the naming ceremony is very spiritual and joyous. The tour guide and driver were courteous and friendly. I would definitely recommend this tour to others”

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Traditional Naming Ceremony For African Americans In Kumasi - Ntonso Adinkra cloth stamping
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Traditional Naming Ceremony For African Americans In Kumasi

9.Traditional Naming Ceremony For African Americans In Kumasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $180

Review of Kumasi’s African American naming ceremony, with Kente, Adinkra, cocoa, lunch, transport, price, and booking advice.

“We were very excited after the naming ceremony because it was the highlight of our trip to Ghana. I will recommend this activity to every African American visiting Ghana. Contact them on Call/WhatsApp on +233247304270/[email protected]”

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Full Day Tour with Traditional Naming Ceremony in Kumasi - Ntonso Adinkra Village: From Making Cloth to Printing It
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Full Day Tour with Traditional Naming Ceremony in Kumasi

10.Full Day Tour with Traditional Naming Ceremony in Kumasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $180

Review of Kumasi’s private naming ceremony tour, with Bonwire Kente weaving, Ntonso Adinkra crafts, transport, price, and practical tips.

“Phenomenal experience. My mama and I had a core memory added to the vault by going on this trip. Kwame and Priscilla were fantastic. Great communication and impactful insights during the tour. They went above and beyond to accomm”

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