Ghana-Male and Felmale

Ghana is a Northern African country that adds more variety to our diverse world of styles with their own unique African style. Most African styles seem similar to those who do not live there, but I have travelled to Africa and people will be greatly offended if you mix them up with another tribe or group. This is definitely a reason to do your research before traveling anywhere.
One of Ghana's more prominent style, and their national dress, is the smock. The smock is mostly worn by men but can be worn in the form of a dress for women. The smock is a shirt that is usually made out of colorful  stripe patterned fabric. It looks like a fabric folded in half with a very unique 'U' shape neck line. The mens smock can be seen in the picture below.

The females smock looks very similar just longer and more fitting and dress like. Like the example below.

The smocks are made of hand loomed strips of Kente fabric that are usually three to four inches wide. This strips of fabric are then sewn together either by machine or by hand to cause it to have a plaid appearance. The smock usually has an embroidered neckline. 

Usually the men where the smock with a hat known as the Kufi cap. While the chief of the tribe wears the smock with a fez hat which tends to be red and allows the tribe to differentiate among who has authority. The Kufi cap can be seen in the image below.

Overall the Ghanaian style is pretty simple. It reflects their warm weather on the equator with the short sleeve loose fitting clothes. It also demonstrates their leadership patterns by demonstrating authority by the chief wearing a different hat. By knowing the different characteristics of the Ghanaian style you can help to not mistake a people group and thus avoid offending them.