Ghana’s official language is English (retained from its colonial past). Many other languages are recognized by the government, including Akan, Dagaare/Wale, Dagbane, Dangme, Ewe, Ga, and Gonja. Some of the local languages widely spoken in the Accra region are Twi, Ga, Fanti, Ewe, and Hausa. Despite the many languages throughout Ghana, Twi, from the Akan ethnic group, is the most widely understood. All Sankofa Center staff members are fluent in Twi and English.