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'''Teshie''' is a coastal town in the [[Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal District|Ledzokuku Municipal District]], a [[Districts of Ghana|district]] in the [[Greater Accra Region]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-20|title=Load shedding time-table released for other parts of Accra|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/05/load-shedding-time-table-released-for-other-parts-of-accra/|access-date=2021-05-20|website=Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Accra Floods: Kaneshie Polyclinic shutdown |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/accra-floods-kaneshie-polyclinicshutdown.html |access-date=2022-05-24 |website=Graphic Online |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-24 |title=ECG cuts off power to these communities due to Accra rainstorm |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/ECG-cuts-off-power-to-these-communities-due-to-Accra-rainstorm-1545269 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> of southeastern [[Ghana]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lekma.gov.gh/|title=Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly – Official Website of Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref> Teshie is the ninth most populous [[Human settlement|settlement]] in Ghana, with a population of 171,875 people.<ref name="World Gazetteer"/>

== Politics ==
Teshie is in the '''[[Ledzokuku|Ledzokuku constituency]]''' led by Hon. [[Ben Ayiku]], a member of the [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|National Democratic Congress]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/mp-for-ledzokuku-supports-constituents.html|title=MP for Ledzokuku supports constituents|date=2019-06-29|website=Graphic Online|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref> who succeeded Hon. [[Benard Oko-Boye|Dr Bernard Okoe Boye]] of the [[New Patriotic Party (Ghana)|New Patriotic Party.]][[Benita Sena Okity-Duah]] defeated candidates like former MCE Daniel Amartey Mensah and former MP [[Nii Nortey Duah|Nii Nortey Dua]] to win the 2015 Ledzokuku Parliamentary primary with 62% of the legitimate vote.  <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/950395/ndc-primaries-benita-sena-okity-duah-leads-fomer.html|title=NDC Primaries: Benita Sena Okity-Duah Leads {{as written|Fo|mer [sic]}} Independent {{as written|Candi|adate [sic]}} In Ledzokuku|website=Modern Ghana|language=en|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref>

== Traditions ==
[[File:The National Archives UK - CO 1069-34-50 1 001.jpg|thumb|left|The ruines of ''Fort Augustaborg'' in Teshie around 1890]]

Teshie is one of the independent towns of the [[Ga-Adangbe people|Ga State]], every August, the town celebrates the [[Homowo festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://visitghana.com/attractions/homowo-festival/|title=Homowo Festival|website=Visit Ghana|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref><ref name="History of Teshie Fort" /> It is believed that the original Teshie people came from La, a town that lies to the west of Teshie.

[[Fort Augustaborg]], built by the Danes in 1787, is located in Teshie and was occupied by the British from 1850 to 1957. It is believed that Teshie is 300 years old as of 2011.<ref name="History of Teshie Fort">{{cite web |url=http://ghana-net.com/HISTORY_of_Fort_Teshie_ghana.aspx |title=History of Teshie Fort Ghana|publisher=Ghana-net.com}}</ref>

The town is rich in diversity as a result of the country's current democracy and development program.

Teshie stretches from the Kpeshie Lagoon to [[Teshie-Nungua]] Estates (first junction) from East to West on the Teshie Road. Teshie has grown enormously to become one of the biggest towns in Ghana.

The locals claim that the deteriorating status of the roads in Greda Estates, Tsuibleoo, Teshie Lascala, and other neighborhoods has a significant negative impact on their daily commute and calls for immediate action.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-30 |title=Teshie residents give govt two-month ultimatum to fix all deplorable roads |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2023/05/teshie-residents-give-govt-two-month-ultimatum-to-fix-all-deplorable-roads/ |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana |language=en-US}}</ref> The Greater Accra Region Minister, Henry Quartey, and the Registrar of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, Enoch Addo, have been warned by the chiefs and traditional leaders of Teshie, an Accra suburb, to refrain from meddling in Teshie's chieftaincy concerns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Digital |first=M. G. |date=2023-05-25 |title=Chiefs of Teshie warn Greater Accra Region Minister Henry Quartey |url=https://3news.com/chiefs-of-teshie-warn-greater-accra-region-minister-henry-quartey/ |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=3News.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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==Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop==
{{Main|Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop}}

The town of Teshie is also known as the home of [[Fantasy coffin|design coffins]], invented in the 1950s by Seth Kane Kwei<ref>Seth Kane Kwei in: The buried treasures of the Ga. Coffin Art in Ghana. Regula Tschumi. Benteli Bern. 2008. p. 114-121, 228–229</ref> and still made in the [[Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop]] (run by [[Eric Adjetey Anang]]) and by several other artists.<ref>Daniel Mensah ("Hello") in: The buried treasures of the Ga. Coffin Art in Ghana. Regula Tschumi. Benteli Bern. 2008. p. 123, 229</ref>

== Teshie Tourist Places to Visit in Teshie ==
{{Main|Labadi Beach}}
'''Labadi Beach'''

The [[Labadi Beach]], or more properly known as La Pleasure Beach, is near Teshie. The beach is the busiest beach on Ghana's coast. It is one of [[Greater Accra Region]]'s few beaches and is maintained by the local hotels.

'''Fort Augustaborg'''

The Fort Augustaborg was built in 1787 when Denmark occupied Ghana, and from 1850 until Ghana's independence, it was governed by the British. It is currently in a destroyed state.

'''Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop'''

Popular design coffins were created in Teshie and debuted in the 1950s by artist Seth Kane Kwei. The Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop, founded by Seth Kane Kwei, continues to produce these remarkable works of art.

'''Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre'''

A reputable institution that offers peacekeeping training is the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre. Visitors can find more beneficial items related to peace by going here. It was started back in 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2019-04-14 |title=Teshie Tourist Places to Visit in Teshie, Ledzokuku-Krowor, Ghana, Africa |url=https://www.mustvisitplace.com/teshie-tourist-places-to-visit-in-teshie-ledzokuku-krowor-ghana-africa/ |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=MustVisitPlace |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Schools==

=== Tertiary ===
* Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Teshie<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nmtcteshie.edu.gh/sm/nmtc/about/|title=About NMTC Teshie|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref>
* Family Health University College, Nursing & Midwifery School<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fhu.edu.gh/nursing-school/|title=Nursing & Midwifery School – Family Health University College|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref>
* [[Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre]] (KAIPTC)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kaiptc.org/|title=KAIPTC|website=KAIPTC|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref>
* [[National Cadet Corps (Ghana)|Ghana Military Academy Training School]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghana News Agency |url=https://www.gna.org.gh/home |website=Ghana News Agency}}</ref>

=== Secondary ===
* Presbyterian Senior High School, Teshie<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://africaschoolsonline.com/user/|title=User|date=2017-06-07|website=Africa Schools Online|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref>
* Teshie Technical Training Centre<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/local/education/201407/206984.php|title=Government supports Teshie Technical Training Centre|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
*[[O'Reilly Senior High School]]
*Saint Johns Senior High School 
*Teshie Technical Training School (TTTC)
*Anglican Senior High School

=== Basic ===
Bethel Bridge International School 
* Teshie LEKMA Schools
* Teshie Dar-es-Salaam Primary 'A' School
* Wajir Barracks Schools
* Trinity Junior High School
* Teshie Dar-es-Salaam Schools
* Teshie Anglican Schools
* Field Engineer Schools
* Teshie Methodist Basic Schools
* Teshie Roman Catholic School,
*Royal Calvary School
* Teshie Presbyterian Schools.<ref>[http://www.ghanaschoolsonline.com/intermediate/shs.cfm?levelID=2 Schools in Ghana] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325210700/http://www.ghanaschoolsonline.com/intermediate/shs.cfm?levelID=2|date=25 March 2012}}. Ghanaschoolsonline</ref>
*Lincoln International School
* Sap's School
* Ford School
* Unique Child School

There are also a number of privately run schools, notable among them are God's Way Preparatory School, Teshie St. John Schools, Sunrise Preparatory & JHS, Nanna Mission Academy, Ford Schools Ltd<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.coursesghana.com/schools/schools-by-location/teshie|title=Schools in Teshie|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>

==Transport==

===Road===
[[File:Course cycliste organisée à Teshie lors du festival Homowo 2009.jpg|thumb|Cycling competition in Teshie during [[Homowo|Homowo Festival]] 2009]]

The widening of the dual carriage way from OTU Barracks to First Junction was in the late 1970s.<ref name="External Influences on Ga Society and Culture">
Irene Odote. [http://archive.lib.msu.edu/DMC/African%20Journals/pdfs/Institue%20of%20African%20Studies%20Research%20Review/1991v7n1&2/asrv007001&2007.pdf External Influences on Ga Society and Culture]. archive.lib.msu.edu.</ref>

===Train===
Teshie is served by a station of the eastern section of the [[Ghana Railway Corporation|national railway system]].

== See also ==
* [[Railway stations in Ghana]]

== Publications ==
* 2013 Master of Coffins'' – 26 minutes documentary about artist Eric Adjetey Anang, by Luis Nachbin / Matrioska Films for [[Rede Globo|Globo]]TV (Brazil)
* 2008 ''The Buried Treasures of the Ga: Coffin Art in Ghana.'' Regula Tschumi. Benteli, Bern. {{ISBN|978-3-7165-1520-4}}

== International exhibitions ==
* 2011/12.Sainsbury Centre of Visual Arts, Griff Rhys Jones' ''Ghanaian 'fantasy coffin'''
* 2011/12. ''Miracles of Africa'', Hämeenlinna Art Museum, [[Hämeenlinna]] and [[Oulu Museum of Art]], [[Oulu, Finland]].

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