I am a Ghanaian, and what the article describes is inaccurate. Lavish funerals are only specific to the Akan ethnic group (Fante and Ashanti; there are 70+ distinct ethnic groups) and, to some extent, Christians. Usually, the Clan shoulders the cost of the casket, with the nuclear family covering the remaining expenses. As always, the family expects sufficient donations (nsawa) from the attendees (relatives, friends, associations, extended family) to offset the costs.
What many people miss is that the funeral almost always reflects the life of the deceased - wealthy, social status (e.g., a king or playing a significant societal role), the number of children, age (funeral for the elderly is very different from the young), etc.
We have a popular saying that only in the Ashanti region can one profit from a funeral. They’re the only ethnic group with the most expensive funerals.
Hi, I’m Lawrence, and I'm passionate about building impactful products. I am a full-stack engineer with over five years of experience. I am proficient in TypeScript, Python, and Java, and I have experience with frameworks such as NestJS, Laravel, and Flutter. Additionally, I have experience in DevOps with GCP and AWS, as well as system administration. I learn quickly, enjoy new challenges, and thrive in team environments.
I am flexible with remote, hybrid, or onsite work and open to relocation. I am also looking for remote opportunities anywhere.
Hi, I’m Lawrence, and I'm passionate about building impactful products. I am a full-stack engineer with over five years of experience. I am proficient in TypeScript, Python, and Java, and I have experience with frameworks such as NestJS, Laravel, and Flutter. Additionally, I have experience in DevOps with GCP and AWS, as well as system administration. I learn quickly, enjoy new challenges, and thrive in team environments.
I am flexible with remote, hybrid, or onsite work and open to relocation. I am also looking for remote opportunities anywhere.
Hi, I’m Lawrence, and I'm passionate about building impactful products. I am a full-stack engineer with over five years of experience. I am proficient in TypeScript, Python, and Java, and I have experience with frameworks such as NestJS, Laravel, and Flutter. Additionally, I have experience in DevOps with GCP and AWS, as well as system administration. I learn quickly, enjoy new challenges, and thrive in team environments.
I am flexible with remote, hybrid, or onsite work and open to relocation. I am also looking for remote opportunities anywhere.
Hi, I’m Lawrence, and I'm passionate about building impactful products. I am a full-stack engineer with over five years of experience. I am proficient in TypeScript, Python, and Java, and I have experience with frameworks such as NestJS, Laravel, and Flutter. Additionally, I have experience in DevOps with GCP and AWS, as well as system administration. I learn quickly, enjoy new challenges, and thrive in team environments.
I am flexible with remote, hybrid, or onsite work and open to relocation. I am also looking for remote opportunities anywhere.
Hi, I’m Lawrence, and I'm passionate about building impactful products. I am a full-stack engineer with over five years of experience. I am proficient in TypeScript, Python, and Java, and I have experience with frameworks such as NestJS, Laravel, and Flutter. Additionally, I have experience in DevOps with GCP and AWS, as well as system administration. I learn quickly, enjoy new challenges, and thrive in team environments.
I am flexible with remote, hybrid, or onsite work and open to relocation. I am also looking for remote opportunities anywhere.
Hi, I’m Lawrence, and I'm passionate about building impactful products. I am a full-stack engineer with over five years of experience. I am proficient in TypeScript, Python, and Java, and I have experience with frameworks such as NestJS, Laravel, and Flutter. Additionally, I have experience in DevOps with GCP and AWS, as well as system administration. I learn quickly, enjoy new challenges, and thrive in team environments.
I am flexible with remote, hybrid, or onsite work and open to relocation. I am also looking for remote opportunities anywhere.
Hi, I’m Lawrence, passionate about building impactful products. I am a full-stack engineer with over five years of experience. I am proficient in TypeScript, Python, and Java, and I have experience with frameworks such as NestJS, Laravel, and Flutter. Additionally, I have experience in DevOps with GCP and AWS, as well as system administration. I learn quickly, enjoy new challenges, and thrive in team environments.
I am flexible with remote, hybrid, or onsite work and open to relocation. I am also looking for remote opportunities anywhere.
Exactly this. Am 23 (Ghanaian) and this is my final year in the university. I have been working as a software developer at small startups since I started schooling. As this is my final semester, I have decided to quit work and have more free time for myself.
We have a popular saying that only in the Ashanti region can one profit from a funeral. They’re the only ethnic group with the most expensive funerals.