Ahanta
The Ahanta are an Akan-speaking ethnic group inhabiting the coastal area of Ghana's Western Region. They are one of several Akan subgroups and share linguistic and cultural ties with other Akan communities, notably the Fante. The Ahanta heartland lies along the Atlantic coast, with key settlements such as Dixcove and other coastal towns within the Ahanta West area. In modern Ghana, the Ahanta are recognized as a distinct ethnic community with a presence throughout the region and in urban areas nationwide.
Language and identity: The Ahanta language is part of the Central Tano subgroup of the Akan language
Historically, the Ahanta participated in coastal trade networks and had contact with European powers from the
Social life centers on customary chieftaincy and communal associations. Traditional beliefs coexist with Christianity and Islam,
Today, the economy is based on fishing, small-scale farming (crops such as root crops and palm products),
Education and government recognition reflect the integration of the Ahanta into modern Ghana, with the language