GNC Connecting Chicago and Ghana Together
The council was formed to assist fellow Ghanaians and Africans with resources in citizenship, employment, housing, education, health, and fellowship.
What We Do
Educate Ghanaian and non-Ghanaians in Ghanaian culture, music, and fashion. Provide Ghanaians with the tools to become self-sufficient. Educate and provide Ghanaians with affordable health & life insurance.
Executive members
Council Members
Events Organized
As a 501 (c)(3) council, GNC consist of 13 affiliate
The council was formed to assist fellow Ghanaians and Africans with resources in citizenship, employment, housing, education, health, and fellowship.
Check What People are saying about us
It’s always a joy to hear that the work we do positively impact people and that they are happy to share their experience.
Bruce Rauner
Governor, State of Illinois 2018“GhanaFest®️aims to celebrate the history of Ghanaians in the Midwest through exhibitions of culture, fashion, food, music and celebration. As one of the largest gatherings of the African immigrants in the United States, this year is going GhanaFest®️ aims to increase its impact on visitors from the Chicago Metropolitan area, nationally, and internationally” (Bruce Rauner, Governor, State of Illinois 2018).
DNT TV
Ghana“For 31 years, Ghanaians in Chicago have wowed the world with unparalleled Ghanaian traditional festival every last Saturday of July attracting thousands of participants of multiple ethnicity from all over the world” — DNT TV (Ghana)
Rahm Emmanuel
Chicago Mayor 2017“I commend the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago for its numerous activities, and steadfast effort to unite the Ghanaian, African, African American and Caribbean communities. I recognize all involved with GhanaFest®️ for bringing African history and culture traditions to all other people of Chicago” (Rahm Emmanuel, Chicago Mayor 2017).
NBC 5 Chicago
“NBC 5 is proud to support the 31st annual GhanaFest®️ 2019. Thank you for making a Difference in Chicago”! — NBC 5 Chicago
You can learn more about us from our asked questions
How do you become a member of the Council?
How do you become a member of the Council?
Membership is obtained when you are part of one of the 12 Ghanaian affiliates, with more than ten members, and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
When is GhanaFest®️
When is GhanaFest®️?
There are many activities but the actual Festival is the last Saturday of July.
Is GNC meetings open to the public?
Are GNC meetings open to the public?
Yes, meetings are open to the public as observers and it’s located at the GNC hall on the first Sunday of every month.
What other programs does GNC do apart from GhanaFest®️?
Are GNC meetings open to the public?
We have yearly celebrations for Ghana Independence, Ghanaian Community Health Clinic, Town hall meetings and back to school programs for the youth.
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