Ramadan is a period of reflection and renewal for Muslims, and these Islamic apps (iOs and Android) will help you make the most of it.
March is international women’s month and a good time to check in with the women in our lives, ourselves included. At Circumspecte, we make it an entire affair with our Sisterhood Matters campaign which we started in 2016. Read below for how you can join the celebration throughout March and…
There are an estimated 49,000 children living and working on Lake Volta, Ghana. According to International Justice Mission, approximately 60% of these children were trafficked there illegally to work as child slaves. The work is hazardous, their living conditions deplorable, their nutrition inadequate and health care nonexistent. Needless to say,…
Gosh, who knew time could fly this fast? It’s been almost two and a half years since I started freelancing and living this solo-preneur life. Two and a half years since I pulled the rug out from under me and dove head-first into the murky world that is freelancing in…
“…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 four-year old girl was raped in Assin Adadientem village in the Assin North District of the Central Region of Ghana recently, sparking outrage. With all the conversations online, it’s clear there is need for more awareness and discussion on sexual and gender violence, including in the workplace or schools. People are demanding…
She looked 14, but she was pregnant. She wore a big dress probably meant for someone three times her size, as if to conceal her pregnancy. Maybe she just liked the dress. It was not obvious. She looked so sad, but at the same time determined. She caught my attention.…
Many are the tales of entrepreneurs born from passion; of eureka moments inevitably leading said entrepreneur down a winding rabbit hole that is now their life. The story couldn’t be more different for Adjo Dede Asare. Hers is a tale of family legacy, practicality, and a desire to explore not…
I love Ghanaian food, especially groundnut and palm-nut soups, kontomire stew and jollof rice. The flavors are always unique, and they accommodate a wide variety of meat, fish and poultry. As much as I enjoy these meals, I always pause at the thought of cooking my favorite Ghanaian meals, particularly…
What should you do if you’re considering becoming a freelancer? That’s one of the key questions I’ve received since my last update on my solopreneur / freelancer journey. As it turns out, there are hundreds, if not thousands of Ghanaians and Africans who have opted for or are considering the unconventional…