Lydia Forson sounds alarm over Ghana’s fading cultural identity
Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has raised concerns about the growing habit of replacing Ghanaian names, expressions and cultural references with foreign ones. In a social media post, the actress said the trend may appear harmless when it involves everyday words, but could gradually contribute to the loss of Ghanaian cultural identity. She cited the changing […]
Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has voiced her worries over the increasing practice of substituting Ghanaian names, phrases, and cultural elements with foreign ones. In a post on social media, the actress warned that although this trend may not seem harmful when applied to common words, it could eventually lead to the erasure of Ghanaian cultural identity.
She used the examples of "puff puff" replacing the traditional term "bofrot" and "Ankara" replacing "ntoma" to illustrate this issue. Forson argued that the problem goes deeper than mere words, especially when considering Ghana's current struggles in safeguarding its local languages and cultural customs. She questioned the inclination of Ghanaians to readily adopt foreign alternatives while seeming less eager to champion what is distinctly Ghanaian.
The actress made it clear that her concerns should not be taken as a rejection of other cultures, asserting that Ghanaians can appreciate other cultures while still maintaining their own. She also criticized what she perceives as a contradiction when public figures and leaders urge citizens to cherish and promote Ghana, yet simultaneously embrace foreign cultural expressions.
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