(loosely translated as “We do not mention people”)The land on which Achimota School stands was once a place of refuge for all who sought it. African hair was detested by the colonists and even though they were very aware of the role that African hair played in African life, found it antithetical to educational spaces. This also explains why the hair rule seems to apply to only African and not Caucasian students of Achimota School. Achimota School – BackgroundIt is in this context that Achimota School was established by the then Governor of the Gold Coast, Gordon Guggisberg. Achimota school socialized its students to the norms and values of the English ruling class by basing school rituals on European traditions (Yamada, 2009).

Source: GhanaWeb April 06, 2021 13:18 UTC