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The wailing voices of your ancestors who were ripped from the bosom of their wives and their mothers’ breasts can be heard today, echoing through the centuries like a symphony of heritage calling out to all the diasporas. From Rio de Janeiro to Port au Prince, if you want to reconnect to your ancestors, you must go to Ghana – nowhere else on God’s green earth can satisfy that thirst. Why do I say so? Let me give you 3 “compelling” reasons to choose Ghana as your ultimate diaspora destination (and by “compelling,” I mean as obvious as a…

Damirifa due – In Saltpond’s embrace, where golden sunsets kiss the coast of the Gold Coast, a literary odyssey took flight. Ama Ata Aidoo, a young Fante girl, etched her dreams on the canvas of Africa’s horizon, drawn to the allure of storytelling. At 15, her quill ignited a lighthouse ablaze. Her first award was a glimpse of greatness. Her tale, a tapestry woven with Akan threads, whispered of courage and resilience. She graduated from the most distinguished gladiatorial arena for character development, brilliance, and academic rigour at a young age – Wesley Girls High School. In the halls of…

America is never wrong; everyone must do as she says. There are no skeletons in her closet, even though everyone can hear the skeletons rattling like a tambourine at a street carnival, but that’s just your imagination. Welcome to the grand theatre of America’s world stage. We skim through the curious resemblance between America’s actions and those of the infamous Roman emperor, Caligula. Step up to the carnival of cruelty in the USA, where history and reality collide in a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride. Prepare to be spooked by the wicked art of redlining, a sinister scheme to deprive African American…

A Tale of Two Attitudes: Ghana vs Nigeria Nigerians are Africa’s most stigmatized. Yet they wear their pride and excellence like a badge of honour, from the bustling city of Lagos to the dynamic heart of Panama City. We have the Black Star, Ghana, on the other spectrum. Suppose you ask the Silent Generation or Baby Boomers, and they’ll tell you that Ghana is the North Star guiding sub-Saharan Africa’s journey to hope.She led the charge against European imperialism. To the Tic Tock Gen Zs, she is the Mecca for the diasporas, from its spiritual reconnection with their ancestors to…

“You can take the man out of polygamy, but you can’t take polygamy out of the man. Monogamy? No thanks, we’ll pass.” – a quote by Tiger RifkinIn the grand landscape of literature where tales are often woven around love, betrayal, and intrigue, Peace Adzo Medie presents us with “His Only Wife”, a Cinderella story set in Ghana, but with a twist of lemon. The book offers a narrative that leaves readers spinning like a top, grinning widely, and scratching their heads in wonderment. The Unseen WeddingThe book opens with protagonist Afi Tekple marrying wealthy Elikem Ganyo in Ghana. However,…

In his satirical masterpiece, Tiger Rifkin exposes the gripping reality of the “Bird Box Syndrome” that has plagued Ghana. Through a collection of gripping citizen anecdotes, Tiger sheds light on the nation’s systemic challenges, leading to a dangerous sense of cynicism and resignation.With wit and humour as his tools, Tiger beckons Ghanaians to discard their blindfolds of denial and confront their nation’s shortcomings head-on. He calls for a nuanced patriotism acknowledging both weaknesses and promises in Ghana, urging citizens to unite with measured pride and purpose. This passionate reminder emphasizes that progress can only be achieved through hope and honest…

Anywhere outside the continent is America, so far as it is away from the “shithole”. Caution! No one should get comfortable parading that word around like it’s some kind of endearment. It’s not! The Land of Milk, Honey, and Other Lies: The Allure of the Western Hemisphere For millions fleeing, America is their first choice. Britain comes in a formidable second place. It’s a common misconception that both are identical twin sisters. Yet, the reality is a stern teacher. One discovers that football is a national sport in both countries, except only one is clever enough to play it with…