Back in the 80s, there was mass exodus of the Ghanaian's in Nigeria as the Nigerian Government of the time wanted them out of Nigeria. The bag majority of them used in packing their things became called 'Ghana Must Go' and the name has stuck with the bag ever since then. I was just wondering if Ghanaian's are offended by this, as it is a constant reminder of how Nigerians chased Ghanaian's out of Nigeria.

Expecting a Nigeria - Ghana e-war!

we don't mean they should go any more, however, that name is here to stay! Ghanaians are always welcome in Nigeria, but, Ghana must go remains

Stop remanding us of past event of the 197ty so!

Imortal001:
Stop remanding us of past event of the 197ty so!

That is like saying African Americans shouldn't get pissed when white Americans use the word 'Nigger.'

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I think its not good. Even though we re used to it. But I heard they hav dia own naija must go bag too.

Sparkle777:
I think its not good. Even though we re used to it. But I heard they hav dia own naija must go bag too.

Are you for real? lol!

kay29000:
Back in the 80s, there was mass exodus of the Ghanaian's in Nigeria as the Nigerian Government of the time wanted them out of Nigeria. The bag majority of them used in packing their things became called 'Ghana Must Go' and the name has stuck with the bag ever since then. I was just wondering if Ghanaian's are offended by this, as it is a constant reminder of how Nigerians chased Ghanaian's out of Nigeria.

Is very offensive but Africans are very ignorant and uncivilized. Such name would not exist in a develop country

JiggamanGh:


Is very offensive but Africans are very ignorant and uncivilized. Such name would not exist in a develop country

Very true.

adonbilivit:
we don't mean they should go any more, however, that name is here to stay! Ghanaians are always welcome to Nigeria, but, Ghana must go remains

We don't really care, most Ghanaians don't really know the history behind the bags, but if you guys find it amusing and appropriate to use such name then by all means continue, especially since it's an embarrassing part of your country's history where they abused the rights of another human being.

Sparkle777:
I think its not good. Even though we re used to it. But I heard they hav dia own naija must go bag too.

No we don't have any naija must go.

JiggamanGh:



No we don't have any naija must go.

Thanks for clearing this up. And about Nigerians still using the term 'Ghana Must Go' for the bags, I don't think Nigerians even stop to think of where the term came from, or that it is actually demeaning...They just say it without really thinking of the effect it might have on another human being like them.

kay29000:


Thanks for clearing this up. And about Nigerians still using the term 'Ghana Must Go' for the bags, I don't think Nigerians even stop to think of where the term came from, or that it is actually demeaning...They just say it without really thinking of the effect it might have on another human being like them.

That's Africans, we talk about change every day but we aren't willing to evolve.

JiggamanGh:


That's Africans, we talk about change every day but we are willing to evolve.

Yea.

Jiggaman is right though. I always used to wonder what the term Ghana must go bag means and when I found out about the origin, I kinda thought it was a bit insensitive to continue to use such a name for a bag even till today. It is offensive to many Ghanaians.

But I hear you kay29000. I also think it's just something that is what it is, most people don't use the term in a derogatory way but have just become so used to calling the bag Ghana must go

TRAPQUEEN1:
Jiggaman is right though. I always used to wonder what the term Ghana must go bag means and when I found out about the origin, I kinda thought it was a bit insensitive to continue to use such a name for a bag even till today. It is offensive to many Ghanaians.

But I hear you kay29000. I also think it's just something that is what it is, most people don't use the term in a derogatory way but have just become so used to calling the bag Ghana must go

Yea.

Its called checkcheck bag in Ghana.And trust me no one gives sh!t how it's called in nigeria.Such name is only held in high esteem by your fellow country men.

buzzmania:
Its called checkcheck bag in Ghana.And trust me no one gives sh!t how it's called in nigeria.Such name is only held in high esteem by your fellow country men.

Okay. Thanks for the comment.

JiggamanGh:


We don't really care, most Ghanaians don't really know the history behind the bags, but if you guys find it amusing and appropriate to use such name then by all means continue, especially since it's an embarrassing part of your country's history where they abused the rights of another human being.

we don't find it amusing. its just like every other product we buy in d market. we say it (Ghana must go) without Ghanaians in mind. Ghana is like a younger brother to Nigeria.

JiggamanGh:


Is very offensive but Africans are very ignorant and uncivilized. Such name would not exist in a develop country

In my secondary school, we were banned for calling it, Ghana must go
we were told to call the bag

check bag

onila:
In my secondary school, we were banned for calling it, Ghana must go
we were told to call the bag

check bag

Interesting! Was it a missionary school?

iamord:
Interesting! Was it a missionary school?

not missionary but a strict Christian school

onila:
not missionary but a strict Christian school

that's good to know. I attend Kings college. And it was far from that. Seems people call it unconsciously. But it burns down to proper morals

iamord:
that's good to know. I attend Kings college. And it was far from that. Seems people call it unconsciously. But it burns down to proper morals

Lagos is a city that breeds skanks

hate them

onila:
Lagos is a city that breeds skanks
hate them

that's true