Breast cancer is the most common cancer that affects women and the most common cause of cancer deaths in Ghana; it is a growth of abnormal cells in the breast. Over time, and when undetected, these cells can invade healthy breast tissue nearby as well as the lymph…
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…
What do you do when you are misunderstood? When your work or life style is not congruent with others’ expectations? How do you handle going against the grain when all the tenets of “success” in your society are rooted in very specific notions? How do you stay true…
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,…
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…
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcbK1MJM-7Q
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…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBoWtV1pxoc One of my 2016 highlights was the opportunity to share Circumspecte’s story on the TEDx Accra Women stage; a story that has been nine years in the making (and counting). My decision to accept the TEDx Accra invitation to speak on October 28 was simple: for someone…
By KIRSTIE KWARTENG For as long as I can remember, I have loved learning about history. It was one of my favorite subjects in school and to this day I love reading and learning about history on any topic. What I hadn’t expected was that this love for…
Time is valuable and limited. Whoever you are, you have 24 hours in a day. In its third year, TEDx Accra will focus on women and time. How are women and girls using their time? What are the long term solutions to poverty, energy, gender and economic inequities?…