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Ghana Accra North Mission
The Ghana Accra North Mission serves around Accra, a coastal city shaped by Ga heritage, historic forts, and a growing Church community.
- English
- Twi
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
English and Twi are spoken in the mission. English is widely used in education, government, and Church settings, while Twi is one of Ghana’s major local languages.
At a glance
- Country
- Ghana
- Main city
- Accra (284,124 inhabitants in the Accra Metropolitan District in 2021)
- Languages
- English and Twi
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
- Climate
- Tropical savanna, warm year-round, with a rainy season
- Church in Ghana
- 113,470 members, 31 stakes, 387 congregations, 6 missions
A short history of the area
The British captured Accra in 1874, and it became the capital of the British Gold Coast in 1877. Ghana became independent in 1957, and Accra remains the country’s capital and a major coastal center on the Gulf of Guinea.
The Church here
- 1960sSeveral Ghanaians read the Book of Mormon, gained testimonies, and petitioned Church leaders to organize branches in Ghana.
- 1960sLocal believers, including R. A. F. Mensah, J. W. B. Johnson, and Rebecca Mould, established independent congregations while awaiting official Church branches.
- 1978President Spencer W. Kimball received a revelation extending priesthood ordination to all worthy men and directed that missionaries be sent to Ghana.
- 1978Hundreds of believers were baptized, branches were organized, and a mission was established.
- 1989–90The government banned the activities of several religious organizations, including the Church.
- 1998President Gordon B. Hinckley visited Ghana and announced that a temple would be built in Accra, the first temple in West Africa.
- 2004The Accra Ghana Temple was dedicated.
Temples nearby
Accra Ghana Temple
Dedicated January 11, 2004 · Near Accra
Cape Coast Ghana Temple
Announced · About 85 miles from Accra
Kumasi Ghana Temple
Under construction · About 120 miles from Accra
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- MaakyeGood morning
- Wo ho te sɛn?How are you?
- MedaaseThank you
- Mepa wo kyɛwPlease
Foods to try
- Jollof rice (seasoned rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices)
- Waakye (rice and beans often served with flavorful sides)
- Banku with grilled tilapia (fermented corn and cassava dough served with fish)
- Kelewele (spiced fried plantain)
Fun facts
- UNESCO named Accra World Book Capital for 2023.
- The Globalization and World Cities Research Network designated Accra a Gamma − level global city in 2020.
- Accra has not served as a port city since the 1950s. The Port of Tema, about 29 kilometers east of Accra, opened in 1961.
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