Ghana is Africa’s golden child. Formerly known as the Gold Coast due to its vast gold deposits, the country emerged from the throes of colonialism as one of Africa’s model nations. Despite facing some of the same struggles as its West African neighbors—namely the prevalence of communicable diseases and a deep-rooted legacy of colonialism—Ghana has reached an impressive level of economic and political success in the years since its independence. And it shows: Ghana is suffused with energy, emboldened by diversity and characterized by stability. Ghana is often labeled ‘West…