AHA 2026 — University of Ghana
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African Humanities Association
9–11 November 2026 · Accra, Ghana

2026
AHA Conference.

The AHA 2026 conference brings scholars, teachers, practitioners and curious minds together at the University of Ghana for three days of exchange, debate and discovery.

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09–11November 2026
LegonUniversity of Ghana
In personWith select hybrid sessions
Welcome to AHA 2026

“Engaging Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts Scholarship in Africa: Milestones and Aspirations”.

Hosted by the University of Ghana, AHA 2026 is a welcoming platform for engaging, rigorous and outward-looking conversations across disciplines and across borders.

Our call for papers is now closed. The programme committee is shaping the final programme as presenters continue to register and confirm their participation.

Check out programme →
3days of conversation
1shared campus
∞new connections
Featured voices

Keynote & plenary speakers.

Keynote speaker
Keynote speaker
Keynote address · Tuesday, 10 November

Prof. Ato Quayson

Kwame Nkrumah Chair in African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon.

“Interdisciplinarity and Boundary Crossings in the African Humanities”.

Day 2 · Plenary

Time with the Sages

Moderator

Prof. Grace Musila

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Invited speaker

Em. Prof. Kwesi Yankah

Ashesi University
Day 2 · Second plenary

Who Belongs? Xenophobia, Afrophobia and the Unfinished Project of African Solidarity

Panel moderator

Mr. Caleb Kudah

Citi FM
Panelist

Mr. Emmanuel Akuoku

Ghanaian Returnee
Panelist

Ms. Efua Benyiwa Amfo

Peking University/London School of Economics
Panelist

Prof. Fred Hendricks

Rhodes University
Panelist

Prof. Dion Nkomo

Stellenbosch University
Day 3 · Plenary
Em Prof. Akosua Adomako Ampofo
Moderator

Em. Prof. Akosua Adomako Ampofo

Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy, University of Ghana
Invited Speaker

Okyeame Kwame

Musician, Songwriter, Activist
For presenters and delegates

Everything you need,
in one place.

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Transportation

Upon arrival, participants have several convenient options including Uber and taxi shuttles to reach their hotel and the conference venue.

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Accommodation

A variety of hotels and guest houses are available within walking or short driving distance of the conference venue here:

Programme preview

Three days at a glance.

Monday · 9 November

Arrive

Registration & coffeeFoyer
Parallel sessionsRoom 1-5
Book launchAuditorium
Theatre showEfua Sutherland Drama Studio
Tuesday · 10 November

Opening ceremony

Registration & coffeeFoyer
Opening ceremony & keynoteAuditorium
Parallel sessionsRoom 1-5
Panel: “Who belongs?”Auditorium
Wednesday · 11 November

Gather & look ahead

Registration & coffeeFoyer
Plenary: “Music, art, culture, & identity”Auditorium
Parallel sessionsRoom 1-5
ClosingAuditorium
The team behind the conference

Local Organizing Committee

Chair

Prof. Awo Mana Asiedu

Department of Theatre Arts / University of Ghana

Member

Prof. R. Akuoko Duah

Department of Linguistics / University of Ghana

Member

Prof. Emmanuel Saboro

Centre for African and International Studies/ University of Cape Coast

Member

Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari

Institute of African Studies/ University of Ghana

Member

Dr. Rebecca Ohene-Asah Hesse

Film Artistic/ University of Media, Arts and Communication

Member

Dr. Kwame Osei-Poku

Department of English / University of Ghana

Member

Dr. Anthony Agoswin Musah

Language Center/ University of Ghana

Member

Prof. Esther Serwaah Afreh

Department of English / Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Co-opted Member

Prof. Jemima Asabea Anderson

Department of English / University of Ghana

Member-Secretary

Ms. Ruffina Akwaboah Boateng

International Programmes Office/ University of Ghana