Read issue 2 of the AKADi Magazine
Issue 2 of the AKADi Magazine is out and features interviews from a range of Ghanaians both on home soil and in the diaspora. Continue reading “Read issue 2 of the AKADi Magazine”
Safeguarding the livelihoods of Ghana’s rural female shea nut producers
Unlike cocoa, shea is the only internationally traded cash crop from Africa’s shea belt that rural women still hold the indigenous processing expertise in. Continue reading “Safeguarding the livelihoods of Ghana’s rural female shea nut producers”
A Conversation on the Politics and Realities in Ghana and the Year of Return
“Despite much celebrated economic growth, Ghana is still a difficult place economically, socially and politically for the millions who call it home.” Continue reading “A Conversation on the Politics and Realities in Ghana and the Year of Return”
December events – Year of Return 2019
The Creatives Art Show
The Creatives Art Show aims to promote Ghana through creativity and give Ghanaian artists opportunities to affect others with their works. It brings together Ghanaian and foreign artists living in the country and gives artists a chance to interact and network with art lovers. The event will be staged on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 3:30 to 4:30PM. Continue reading “December events – Year of Return 2019”
Talking trash on Accra’s new craze – PLOGGING!
Ever considered jogging and picking up rubbish at the same time? It might sound odd but this activity – known as Plogging – emerged in 2016 and is fast becoming a craze across the world, particularly as the global attention on plastic pollution intensifies. Continue reading “Talking trash on Accra’s new craze – PLOGGING!”
Have your shout!
The AKADi Magazine is powered by you! So we always want to hear your thoughts on what we write about. We asked some of our readers to tell us which articles they liked and why. This is what they said. Continue reading “Have your shout!”
Bringing a touch of the continent to Islington
Hot on the heels of a successful designer pop up and fashion showcase in Finsbury Park, Fashion4Africa is rolling out the red carpet for its signature event later this month (26th October 2019) in Islington. Continue reading “Bringing a touch of the continent to Islington”
Handcrafted jewellery inspired by tradition
Meet Frances Tufuor, the founder of independent handcrafted jewellery-making business Tyliswoman and the latest African business to collaborate with us as we promote the The AKADi Magazine. Continue reading “Handcrafted jewellery inspired by tradition”
Collaborate with us
One of the aims behind the AKADi Magazine is to collaborate with African/Black small and medium-sized businesses that are looking to grow their visibility within our various communities. Continue reading “Collaborate with us”
The time I met D’Influence’s Kwame Kwaten….
It’s not every day that you meet a musical icon but as I was walking towards Brixton train station, I saw a man I haven’t seen for about 15 years. Continue reading “The time I met D’Influence’s Kwame Kwaten….”
Pop in to the Fashion4Africa Pop Up
A showcase of African fashion, entrepreneurship and creativity will descend on north London’s fashion village in Finsbury Park on Saturday 28th September to mark the launch of the Fashion4Africa Pop Up. Continue reading “Pop in to the Fashion4Africa Pop Up”
Community celebrates African talent
A showcase of African talent and creativity through music, arts and entrepreneurship drew crowds from the local Islington community and further afield to Ringcross Community Centre in north London in August. Continue reading “Community celebrates African talent”
