Alvin Kwabena Ansah preserves Ghana’s cultural heritage through tech

Alvin Kwabena Ansah is digitising traditional games to preserve cultural heritage and teach coding to young Ghanaians.

In a bid to preserve Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah, affectionately known as PC_AKA_IRON_MAN, is using technology to promote traditional games. As a techpreneur and philanthropist, he is dedicated to sustaining these timeless treasures for future generations.


With a deep passion for cultural games, Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah has curated an impressive collection of traditional Ghanaian board games. “I find them fascinating from both a cultural and strategic perspective,” he shared in a recent interview.

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Recognising the importance of preserving these cultural gems, Prince is now focused on developing apps to digitise these games. His initiative aims to achieve two main goals: preserving the games for future generations and introducing coding concepts to children through these traditional games.


This innovative approach not only safeguards the cultural significance of the games but also promotes tech education among young Ghanaians. By integrating technology and tradition, Prince is making cultural games more accessible and relevant in today’s digital age.

His efforts highlight the potential of technology in cultural preservation, demonstrating that traditional games can be modernised and reach a broader audience without losing their cultural essence. Through his work, Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah ensures that Ghana’s cultural games remain an integral part of the country’s heritage, even amidst rapid modernisation.

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By blending tradition with technology, Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah is setting a remarkable example for cultural preservation and innovation, ensuring that future generations can appreciate and engage with Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.

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