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Untold truths about this 60-year-old reserve in Ghana – The Shai Hills story

This new season of People & Places started with a tour at the fourth biggest forest and resource reserve in Ghana.

The Shai Hills has served Ghanaians for 60 years, not only as a tourist site but as a place whose resources have greatly benefited the nation in numerous ways.

Rocks from parts of Shai Hills were quarried in the 1960s and used for the construction of the Tema Port and the Tema Motorway, the Mogo Hills at the reserve was used as training grounds for Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s security details, the place has housed extraordinary species of animals including Baboons, antelopes, birds among others.

Shai Hills also has vast coastal vegetation areas which serve as an adventure ground for tourists who would love a safari drive.

All these were captured beautifully in the first episode of People&Places.

Watch the first episode of the show here:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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