My journey to Africa began early.

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As a Ghanaian raised in the US by parents who immigrated from Ghana in the 70s, my family and I would travel 'home' to Ghana as soon as school closed their doors for the summer. In Ghana, I loved spending time with my extended family and relished in the communal living! My cousins and I would spend countless hours playing and exploring the city and countryside. I also marvelled that everywhere I turned everyone - from the police officers to the doctors even the people on the currency - looked like me!   

Coming back to the US, I wondered why the Africa I saw on tv was not wholly reflective of what I would see when I was visiting.  

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In 2009, I took a group friends with me and seeing Ghana through their eyes helped me realize - in my own small way - I could help change the narrative so often portrayed of Africa. I had the great fortune to relocate to Ghana for work and travel throughout sub-Saharan Africa opening my eyes the majesty of the continent.

 

And so African Conversations and Connections Tours was launched.

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African Conversations and Connections mission is to help tell the African story by providing safe, world class, and inclusive guided tours of what I like to term 'Black Africa' (sub-Saharan Africa).

 

Our goal is to allow you to experience Black Africa below the surface. Our curated tours are intimate by design – allowing you to immerse yourself in Africa’s people, history and culture.  

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We are Black/Ghanaian-owned and operated and believe in patronizing as such. We support Black-owned businesses (accommodation, transportation, events and experiences) in Africa (and in the States!) - allowing you to have an authentic African experience while supporting the local economy.

 

 We invite you (and yours) to join us on this unforgettable journey as we

change Africa's narrative - one tour at a time.

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In love & light,

 Akosua Awusi

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