The Evening I Became a Woman
This was when he strolled up to me. He was a towering figure, chiseled like a deity, with a powerful physique that exuded virility: broad shoulders, an imposing height, rippling muscles, and a sturdy frame that commanded attention, so that my face lifted herself to his, forehead first, then my eyes, followed by my nose, and finally my chin, tilting upwards into the gentle evening breeze.
A Portrait of Grace, Walking Backwards
One of the most dangerous things about us humans is our biased, static description of grace as a thing that should move us forward all the time. Not only is this description flawed, it is, I believe, a deadly thing to hope in.
Can We Just Age? Breaking Free from the Shackles of Ageism
Research has shown that ageism can lead to depression, anxiety, and lower self-esteem, as individuals are sometimes forced to hide their authentic selves and sacrifice their self-esteem and even well-being.
Swahili to Become Africa’s Official Language: A Game-changer or a Challenge?
While the African Union aims to, with this move, foster a sense of pan-African identity and solidarity that transcends the linguistic barriers that have historically divided the continent, this move, if implemented, would also, undoubtedly, have other far-reaching positive implications for the linguistic, cultural, and economic landscape of Africa.
These 6 Investment Opportunities for African Youths Require Little to No Capital
While traditional investment opportunities have often required substantial capital, a new wave of accessible and innovative opportunities is emerging in every sphere of life. From leveraging on digital platforms to make money and impact to tapping into local resources and talents, these six business opportunities are reshaping the investment landscape in Africa, empowering African youths to embark on their individual and collective journeys to becoming innovators, entrepreneurs and disruptors with little to no financial resources in capital.
These Nine Everyday Household Items Are Breeding Grounds for Bacteria
You wouldn’t ordinarily use your toilet brush for anything but the purpose for which it is kept. Because you’re well aware that the toilet brush is used for just one thing – cleaning the toilet. `
Although it may be quite easy to call a household item “dirty” if it is kept in a place known to host microbes and bacteria, it is worth noting that many household items kept in more ‘honourable’ places are just as bacteria-infested as the toilet brush.
The University of Ghana Celebrates 75 Years
As the nation’s oldest and largest university, the university has, in the last 75 years, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s intellectual landscape, producing giant sons and daughters of the world through education, scholarship, innovation, creative excellence, leadership and independence of thought.
A Door of Untapped Opportunities: Here are 5 Reasons to Invest in Africa’s PR Industry
The Public Relations industry on the African continent is a giant goldmine offering numerous opportunities through influencing public perception, managing reputations, and facilitating effective communication between private persons and/or organisations, and their stakeholders. The market however lies nearly vastly untapped. Through communications and PR gurus…
Lack of Toilet Facilities in the Slums of Kisseman Poses Health and Dignity Challenges for Residents
A finding by the World Health Organization reveals that in Africa, each year, inadequate sanitation is the main cause of death for approximately 315,000 children under the age of five.
Children in these slums in Christian Village and Kisseman are not exempt from this sad fate.
These Coffins among the Gas Speak a Human Language
While the tradition of giving the deceased a ‘deserving house’ of its own has not changed, the design of that house has gone through some dramatic changes, blending old beliefs with modern art and design, to tell subtle but captivating stories about the deceased.