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Ghanaian Canadian
Ghanaian Canadians are Canadians of full or partial Ghanaian ancestry. Ghanaians who became naturalized citizens of Canada preferably refer to themselves as ''Ghanaian Canadians''. Overview Ghanaians first immigrated to Canada in the 1960s. Many Ghanaians reside in the Toronto area, although quite a few can be found in other parts of Canada. Although characterized by their religious involvement, Ghanaian Canadians seem to have reservations about integrating into broader Canadian community. Languages Most Ghanaian Canadians speak English fluently as it is the official language of communication in Ghana. Most also speak local languages in addition to English, the most popular being Twi. Other spoken languages are Fante, Ga, Ewe, Dagbani, Nzema, Gonja, and Kasem. Ghanaians have an easier time adapting to life in Canada than other immigrants because their homeland of Ghana has the English language English is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Numbers
A number is a mathematical object used to count, measure, and label. The original examples are the natural numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and so forth. Numbers can be represented in language with number words. More universally, individual numbers can be represented by symbols, called ''numerals''; for example, "5" is a numeral that represents the number five. As only a relatively small number of symbols can be memorized, basic numerals are commonly organized in a numeral system, which is an organized way to represent any number. The most common numeral system is the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, which allows for the representation of any number using a combination of ten fundamental numeric symbols, called digits. In addition to their use in counting and measuring, numerals are often used for labels (as with telephone numbers), for ordering (as with serial numbers), and for codes (as with ISBNs). In common usage, a ''numeral'' is not clearly distinguished from the ''number'' that it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Togolese Canadians
Togo (), officially the Togolese Republic (french: République togolaise), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its capital, Lomé, is located. It covers about with a population of approximately 8 million, and has a width of less than between Ghana and its eastern neighbor Benin. From the 11th to the 16th century, tribes entered the region from various directions. From the 16th century to the 18th century, the coastal region was a trading center for Europeans to purchase slaves, earning Togo and the surrounding region the name "The Slave Coast". In 1884, Germany declared a region including a protectorate called Togoland. After World War I, rule over Togo was transferred to France. Togo gained its independence from France in 1960. In 1967, Gnassingbé Eyadéma led a successful military coup d'état, after which he became president of an anti-communist, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwame Awuah
Kwame Awuah (born December 2, 1995) is a Canadian professional soccer player. Club career Early career Awuah played for the Club Uruguary Toronto, Woodbridge Strikers, the Ontario provincial program and the Dante Alighieri varsity boys soccer team, for which he was elected MVP. In 2013, he graduated from the Sigma FC Academy program. Awuah then played for the UConn Huskies where he played as a left back, a center midfielder, and a left winger. He won many awards during his time there, including being selected to the American Athletic Conference First Team multiple times. Sigma FC In 2014, Awuah signed with his youth club, Sigma FC, which had just joined League1 Ontario, where he played alongside Cyle Larin and Richie Laryea. In 2016, Awuah made six appearances for Sigma and was named to the League1 Ontario Western Conference All-Star Team. New York City FC Awuah was called up to the MLS Combine in 2017 and was subsequently drafted in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana Attakora
Clement "Nana" Attakora-Gyan (born March 27, 1989), known as Nana Attakora and later Clement Attakora, is a Canadian former soccer player and coach, formerly a player and later assistant manager and director of player personnel of Oakland Roots. Career Professional Born in North York, Ontario, Attakora trained with Everton of the English Premier League during the summer of 2007, prior to signing for Toronto FC. He played in five MLS Reserve Division games in his debut season, but suffered from a groin injury for the last part of the season, preventing him from making his first team debut until August 9, 2008, when he played against Colorado Rapids. Attakora scored his first career goal vs. Colorado Rapids on September 12, 2009. Attakora went on to have a very successful campaign with Toronto FC in 2009, working his way into the starting eleven and being voted in by supporters as Toronto FC player of the month for June. With the addition of fellow Canadian International Adria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwabena Asare
Kwabena Asare (born February 25, 1992) is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He played U Sports football at Carleton. University career Asare played U Sports football for five seasons for the Carleton Ravens from 2012 to 2016 while pursuing a degree in Communication and Media Studies. He was selected to play in the 2016 East-West Bowl as a member of the East Team. Professional career Edmonton Eskimos After being selected in the sixth round of the 2017 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos, Asare spent two seasons on the team's practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster in 2019, appearing in five games that season. After the season, Asare entered free agency for the first time in his career. He signed with the Eskimos on February 3, 2020. However, he did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season. Asare was then released on July 19, 2021, prior to the 2021 season. Calgary Stampeders Soon after his relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohenewa Akuffo
Ohenewa Akuffo is an Olympic freestyle wrestler for Canada. Ohenewa Akuffo is a Brampton, Ontario native who competed in Olympic-style wrestling for 20 years. Throughout her career as a high-performance athlete, Ohenewa has represented Canada in several World Championships. She has traveled around the world for numerous competitions, has won many feats and was a presenter at the 2013 International Olympic Academy Young Participants' Session. Her notable achievements include: · Commonwealth Games Gold medallist · World Silver & Bronze medallist · 2009 Brampton Hall of Fame Inductee · Canadian Olympian · Two-time silver medallist at the Pan American Games · Ten-time Senior National Champion Akuffo is of Ghanaian descent. She won a bronze medal on 2008 FILA Wrestling World Championships. Akuffo lived in Accra, Ghana Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kojo Aidoo
Kojo Aidoo (born November 27, 1978) is a former Canadian football fullback (gridiron football), fullback and special teams specialist who played for the Edmonton Eskimos, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2003 to 2007. Originally from Ghana, Aidoo played college football for the McMaster Marauders football, McMaster Marauders from 1998 to 2002. Aidoo was most successful during the 2000 season, when he broke conference records for rushing yards and touchdowns. His performance earned him the Hec Crighton Trophy as the most outstanding university football player in Canada, and he was honored with numerous other accolades. After breaking his right leg while filming ''Brian's Song (2001 film), Brian's Song'', Aidoo missed most of his final two seasons with the Marauders. The Edmonton Eskimos selected Aidoo in the second round of the 2003 CFL Draft. He went on to play for four CFL teams, spending the most time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martha Adusei
Martha Adusei (born 8 June 1976) is a Ghanaian-Canadian sprinter. She competed in the women's 100 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics for Canada. Previously, she represented Ghana, including at the 1994 Commonwealth Games The 1994 Commonwealth Games ( French: ''XVéme Jeux du Commonwealth'') were held in Victoria, British Columbia, from 18 to 28 August 1994. Ten types of sports were featured at the Victoria Games: athletics, aquatics, badminton, boxing, cycling, .... References External links * * 1976 births Living people Ghanaian female sprinters Canadian female sprinters Ghanaian emigrants to Canada Olympic track and field athletes of Canada Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Olympics World Athletics Championships athletes for Canada Athletes (track and field) at the 1994 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games competitors for Ghana Athletes (track and field) at the 1998 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games competitors for Canada Black Canad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Adu-Bobie
Richard Adu-Bobie (born 12 January 1985) is a Canadian sprinter. He was an alternate for Canada's 4 × 100 m relay team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He was an alternate for the same team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire to Ghanaian parents, Adu-Bobie moved to Canada at a young age and received his Canadian citizenship just two days prior to the Olympic trials. Adu-Bobie attended Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School in Ottawa, Canada, where he first launched into his sprinting career. Following the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Adu-Bobie went to the University of Florida where he placed third in the 60-yard dash at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship. Unfortunately, that same spring, he injured his leg and had to miss most of the outdoor season. In 2006, Adu-Bobie transferred to Texas A&M. Adu-Bobie has become an experienced international sprinter, competing in the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, the Canadian Championships, the Pan Am Game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natey Adjei
Natey Adjei ( ;; born September 15, 1989) is a former Canadian football wide receiver in the Canadian Football League (CFL) who played in six seasons and was a member of three CFL teams. He played college football at City College of San Francisco and the University at Buffalo and attended St. Joseph Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario. Professional career Toronto Argonauts Adjei was drafted with the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts. He played his first two seasons with the Argonauts, catching a total of 11 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown. Edmonton Eskimos Adjei was then signed by the Edmonton Eskimos prior to the 2016 CFL season. After catching only six passes in this first two seasons in Edmonton he saw an increased workload in 2018, catching 22 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown. Adjei and the Eskimos agreed to a two-year contract extension on January 24, 2019. He enjoyed a career year in 2019, playing in all 18 regular seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Addai
Jeffrey Kwabena Addai (born May 11, 1993) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Luxembourgish club Marisca Mersch. Career Tulsa Roughnecks After playing for both Ottawa Fury and VfR Mannheim, Addai would sign with USL Championship club Tulsa Roughnecks for the 2019 season. Addai was subsequently named vice captain of the club for the 2019 season. VPS After one year with Tulsa, Addai signed with Finnish Ykkönen club Vaasan Palloseura on a three year contract. Marisca Mersch In 2023, Addai joined Luxembourg National Division The National Division ( lb, Nationaldivisioun, french: Division Nationale, german: Nationaldivision) is the highest football league in Luxembourg. Until 2011, it was known as the BGL Ligue, after the Luxembourg Football Federation managed to sea ... club Marisca Mersch. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Addai, Jeff 1993 births Living people Men's association football midfielders Canadian men's soccer play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruky Abdulai
Rukayatu "Ruky" Abdulai (born 8 August 1985 in Accra, Ghana) is a Canadian long jumper and heptathlete, who holds a dual citizenship with Ghana. She won the bronze medal for the long jump at the 2009 Summer Universiade in Belgrade, Serbia, with an astonishing mark of 6.44 metres. Abdulai, a native of Accra, Ghana, attended on a track and field scholarship at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. In early 2008, she adopted a Canadian nationality in order to compete internationally for the long jump. She set a national record of 6.72 metres at the Azusa Pacific Invitational in California, and had won long jumps at numerous indoor and outdoor national collegiate championships. Abdulai failed to reach an Olympic standard of 6.70 metres at the Harry Jerome International Track Classic in Vancouver, after attaining her best mark at 6.49 metres. However, she was given another shot for the Olympics by claiming her first-ever national title in the long jump at the Canadian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
