Shama- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Shama, a coastal town in Ghana's Western Region, serves as the capital of the Shama District and is situated approximately 20 kilometers east of Sekondi-Takoradi at the mouth of the Pra River. The town is home to Fort San Sebastian, a historical site where philosopher Anton Wilhelm Amo, the first African known to have attended a European university, is interred. With a population of 117,224, Shama's economy is primarily based on fishing and related activities, such as fish processing for local markets.