West Africa is a diverse and incredibly vibrant place. And though legacies of colonialism and enslavement cast a dark shadow on the continent as a whole, the people of West Africa have sought to rewrite their past and reclaim their histories. Today, Western Africa is a place ripe for exploration and ready to be celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, delicious cuisines, colorful cultural practices, bustling businesses, resilience in the face of tremendous historical hardship, and remarkable heart. Discovering West Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, a 10-episode video series led by the US travel show host “World Wide Nate,” explores these three West African countries in detail.
You’ll start with Ghana, sampling the dishes, touring the music scene, and getting to know businesses that give the country its distinct shape and feel. Then, you’ll turn your attention to Senegal, a French-speaking Muslim-majority country on the western-most tip of Africa, where you will spend time with boxers, motocross drivers, weavers, and other locals to paint a fuller picture of what life is like there. And you’ll bring your journey to an end in Cameroon, thoroughly immersing yourself in the country’s fascinating past by going on archeological digs, touring the Blackitude Museum, and so much more.
Discovering West Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon brings West Africa to life, spotlighting the cultures and customs that make the region so unique, from the meaning behind the African Renaissance Monument in Ghana, to how religion operates in Senegal, to the foods that define Cameroon. Keep in mind, though, this isn’t your traditional tour. You’ll will really and truly see West Africa through West African eyes, immersing yourself in everyday life there by letting Ghanians, Senegalese, and Cameroons tell their stories and describe their customs themselves.
