By PRISCILLA KORLEKOUR AGYEMAN As a child growing up with my grandmother at our home, I played with her huge Krobo beads collection. The colors and shapes of her beads fascinated me and tickled my interest enough to make me want to learn more about them from that very young age. Today, staying true to my …
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Human disrespect and lack of value for life in Nigeria became glaring evident in Chibok, when a militant group broke into a school in the Northern Nigerian town and made away with 279 Chibok girls (or more) in 2014. When the news broke there were a huge call for the then head of state …
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A mere drive from the hustle and bustle of Accra’s business center, on the Haatso-Atomic road, is the Legon Botanical Gardens. Established in 1950, the 50-hectare expanse of greenery recently underwent a makeover, adding a creative play centers, 110-kilometer canopy walkway and a high rope obstacle course to its repertoire of family-friendly activities. As one …
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By ECHEZONAM SMITH I listened to Wyclef’s song Diallo as a teenager and thought it was a cool song. I loved the way Wyclef screamed “Diallo Diallo!” and the gunshots sounded so real. However, in all my sing-along moments and until I became cognizant of Black Lives Matter, I never thought Diallo was a real …
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A youth forum convened at the University of Ghana on March 30, 2017 to deliberate on the government of Ghana’s “Planting for Food and Jobs” program. The forum was a sequel to the recently ended University of Ghana’s 68th Annual New Year School and Conference. The forum organized by the School of Continuing and Distant …
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We recently sat down with Adjo Dede Asare of Alfie Designs, a Ghana-based fashion label and brand that has been in existence for over 25 years and specializes in ‘African print’ designs. Here’s a bit of inspiration from her and a preview of our upcoming Visionnaire feature.
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Nestled on the western most tip of Africa’s mainland is Dakar; the cosmopolitan seat of government of Senegal and one of my favorite African cities. With it’s vibrant culture and art, unparalleled sunsets, sensory appreciation for life, and unique positioning as the hub of West Africa’s second fastest growing economy, Dakar is growing into itself and quickly becoming a go-to …
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Everyone likes a good bargain when shopping. But what everyone doesn’t know is that the true art of bargaining can be found in the many colorful markets scattered across West Africa. If you want true bargains, get out of Shoprite and trek to Sandaga, Madina Market, or whichever your nearest West African market is. …
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March is international women’s month and a good time to check in with the women in our lives, ourselves included. Here are some easy ways you can do exactly that to celebrate women and sisterhood: Say thank you: Have you lost touch with a woman who greatly impacted or influenced you? Does she still inspire …
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Africa has about 30% of the earth’s remaining mineral resources, but even the most popularized natural resources remain largely untapped, underutilized, or in raw form. That includes skin care industry favorite shea butter, the unassuming but nutrient packed off-white or ivory-colored butter that is indigenous to the continent. While there is a growing number of …
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When it comes to standing out, grand gestures don’t always cut it. More often than not, it’s the “little” things: the glint of gold embossed handwriting on a wedding invitation; the burst of color on a personalized birthday card; the feel of a business card, soft to the touch. As someone who seeks to make …
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October 1 was International Coffee Day, and while the jury is still out on whether or not Ghanaians drink coffee, the sub-culture is very much alive and well in in Accra with coffee shops popping up all over the place. Not that I’m complaining. I have always been more productive in cafés, and as a …
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By ABDUL SATAAR It is more than just another weekend when the future of your career is in discussion in the German city of Bonn. Your life pans out before you in a movie scroll, and in the moment, you see your past reflecting itself into the future. It might not necessarily be a negative …
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They told me it would happen, I just didn’t expect it to be this soon. About two months ago I sat on a “From Day Job to Freelance-Entrepreneur” panel in Cotonou, Benin talking to women entrepreneurs and “boss ladies” about how passion keeps you going. And it does. Until it doesn’t. Why? Digital and/or occupational …
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On April 11, I shared this post on Facebook based on an Al-Jazeera article about the peacekeeping efforts of General Anyidoho and his troops during Rwanda’s genocide. When the international community turned away, the peacekeeping contingent of about 450 young Ghanaians stayed behind with their leader. Why? “We didn’t have an alternative. We couldn’t abandon …
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I have wanted to write about intellectual property rights ever since I took an international trade seminar in my final year in college. It was a pretty eye-opening experience, but like just about everything on the international front, there were no clear cut solutions or resolutions, especially where Africa is concerned. With advancements in technology …
In 2009, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie treated fans to a reading of her short story collection The Thing Around Your Neck which had just been released at the time. The lecture event organised by the D.C. Young African Professionals Network and the Center for Global Development was more of a conversation between the award-winning author …