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…
By NANA AKYEMPO For me, reading is to the human mind what food is to the stomach or music to the soul; they are meant for each other. It is the kind of romance that produces offspring that are a testament to their parents’ wise decision making. It is…
Tucked away off the coast of Sub-Saharan Africa, spanning the equator, is one of Africa’s many hidden treasures, the twin island of Sao Tome and Principe (STP). Once a global leader in cocoa production, STP is made up of two naturally exquisite islands formed of volcanic rock with a population…
The holidays are rolling in, and with it, the gift-giving season. Practically everyone loves receiving presents; but finding a thoughtful gift can be a hassle: Is it affordable? Does it match their personality? Will they even notice? How can one make it extra special? Thankfully, you can come up…
Where does your food come from? Who grows what you eat? Does it matter? Do you even care? How do policy, climate change, global prices and consumption patterns affect farmers’ livelihoods? Better still, how do they impact the very foods you eat? Does it matter? Do you even care? When…
Sharp pain. The kind that literally stops you in your tracks. A tug, insistent, drawing you into yourself. Then the sucking sensation that is eerily reminiscent of you forcing every last drop of that soft drink from the bottle, through the straw, and into your mouth. All this, happening right…
How do you effectively promote your event through social media to get people to actually register and attend? This is a question I’ve been asked numerous times. In this article, I share my secrets and go-to strategies for effective event marketing on social media.
October 1 is 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…
“…When are we seeing your first article in 2018 on circumspecte.com?” That’s one of the questions a reader sent recently. I’ve been asking myself the same thing. Really, Jemi, when? Of course, once someone else asks that question, it does give some pause (and pressure). Are you doing this thing…
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…
