

Local Aspirants and Politicised Chieftaincy Disputes: Evidence from Northern Ghana
Why do some traditional leadership disputes become political?
This article explores two cases in Northern Ghana where local politicians are also royal claimants. It shows how they use their political power to influence chieftaincy conflicts. The story uncovers why some disputes turn political—and others don’t. A must-read for understanding power, tradition, and politics in Ghana!
Memory-Making in an Urban Park: Colonial and Contemporary Uses of Kumase’s Jackson Park
Discover how a colonial-era park in Kumase, Ghana, became a living archive of football dreams, Muslim prayers, and political moments. This article reveals how Jackson Park shaped—and was shaped by—the memories of a city, blending archival research with local voices. A must-read for anyone curious about urban space, memory, and African histories.
Local Aspirants and Politicised Chieftaincy Disputes: Evidence from Northern Ghana
Why do some traditional leadership disputes become political?
This article explores two cases in Northern Ghana where local politicians are also royal claimants. It shows how they use their political power to influence chieftaincy conflicts. The story uncovers why some disputes turn political—and others don’t. A must-read for understanding power, tradition, and politics in Ghana!
Memory-Making in an Urban Park: Colonial and Contemporary Uses of Kumase’s Jackson Park
Discover how a colonial-era park in Kumase, Ghana, became a living archive of football dreams, Muslim prayers, and political moments. This article reveals how Jackson Park shaped—and was shaped by—the memories of a city, blending archival research with local voices. A must-read for anyone curious about urban space, memory, and African histories.