Episode 33: The Ghana Coffin Maker

Eric Adjetey Anang grew up playing in his grandfather's carpentry workshop in Accra, where he learnt how to make the distinctive Ghanaian abebuu adekai - or 'boxes of proverbs.'

These are the fantastic customized coffins pioneered by his grandfather, Kane Kwei, who made the first one in the shape of an airplane for a neighbour who had always wanted to fly...

In this episode, you'll learn why you can't just order whatever shape you like, and when and why a death can be celebrated in Ghana.