Ghana Black Stars Goal against the USA sparks mass happiness

picture-1.pngThis is video of Ghanaians watching the 2006 World Cup. I was in Accra and every single goal the Black Stars scored throughout the tournament was celebrated like this — drums, parades, song, dance. I watched the big game against the USA with the Young & Wise Youth Group at Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana.

“Don’t cry, Obruni!” they all shouted at me, wrapping me in Black Star flags and saying over and over, “We scored you!” And there was much jubilation in the streets.

More from Joshua Berman
Forests to Burn
TRAVEL STORIES: Joshua Berman spent a glorious summer exploring some of America’s most beautiful...
Read More