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Scholarly publications advancing Ghana Studies

Ghana Studies

A peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal of scholarly work on Ghana--the country and its people. Past issues have included contributions from disciplines including African Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Communication, English, Film and Media Studies, Gender and Sexualities Studies, History, Legal Studies, Performance Studies, Political Science, and Sociology.

Publisher

University of Wisconsin Press

Published Annual

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Editors

Dr. Nana Yaw Boampong Sapong

Editor

Dr. Victoria Ellen Smith

Editor

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Access Content

Full texts of articles in Volumes 17 (2014) to 22 (2019) are available for download.

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Archived copies of Volumes 3 (2000) and 7 (2004) are also online. More early volumes being digitized

Submit Manuscript

Authors may consult the Guidelines for Manuscript Submissions.

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For inquiries:

editors.ghanastudies@gmail.com

Subscription Information

Ghana Studies is a membership benefit of the Ghana Studies Association. To join GSA, apply through the ASA member portal.

GSA Newsletter

Stay connected with the Ghana Studies community through our newsletter, featuring association updates, member news, upcoming events, and opportunities in Ghana Studies.

Newsletter Editors

Dr. E. Sasu Kwame Sewordor

University of Basel

Dr. Tracy Mensah

Western Carolina University

The GSA Newsletter is set to be published in the first quarter of 2026.