Imagine the stories, the knowledge and the political, economic and social oversight you would have if – like lawyer and journalist Dr Feyi Ogunade – you had travelled to 53 African countries? Continue reading “(3) Africa 53: Neocolonialism, homosexuality and Africa”
Alice Childress’ play ‘Trouble in Mind’ is the ultimate conundrum for those of us who face racial discrimination and are forced to navigate the sometimes uncertain road of being black in a white world. Continue reading “‘Trouble in Mind’ – a review of a timeless US play”
The 10th of October is World Mental Health Day and as part of the day, I wanted to share some of the mental health challenges people in our communities have told me over the years. Continue reading “Perspectives on mental health”
…And do North Africans identify more with the Middle East or Africa? These are just some of the questions lawyer and journalist Dr Feyi Ogunade fielded in this podcast. Continue reading “(2) Africa 53: Could we have a United States of Africa?”
Too many times, I have heard the African continent described as a country with one homogeneous ethnic group.
Considering that the continent is 30.4 million square metres (m2) in size, dwarfing Russia at 17.1m2, according to Nature America, and easily swallows up China, India, the US and most of Europe, isn’t it about time her true might is reflected properly? Continue reading “(1) Africa 53: Exploring the continent’s diversity”
It is not every day that you come across papers that give you some indication about your heritage and family history. This happened to one East London family that can trace their ancestry to a Ghanaian royal from the Ewe nation. Continue reading “Brixton exhibition to showcase life of Ewe Royal in papers”
The son of the late British-Nigerian author Buchi Emecheta is leading a project to digitise and re-launch all her works. Continue reading “Vlog: British-Nigerian author’s books set for February 2018 revamp”
The guy Ghanaians reportedly called the bamboo man came to London in June to promote his handmade bamboo bikes to the UK market. Kwabena Danso is the founder and ceo of Booomers – a range of bikes made in Ghana and designed to provide the healthier ones among us with a novel way of getting around. Continue reading “Bamboo bike maker explores UK market”
Motivational coach and podcaster Abigale Otchere interviewed me about this MisBeee Writes blog; my motivations and understanding my identity as a British-Ghanaian. She shares similar stories of inspiring people every Monday – so check her out – here! Continue reading MisBeee shares some Monday motivation with Abigale Otchere
I just came back from the Ghana 60 years on, mobilising Ghana’s future event – staged at London university SOAS. In a nutshell, I would have to say that there was more politics going on behind the scenes than was discussed during the session. Continue reading “Ghana 60 years on through the eyes of a filmmaker”
On the day that one of the last political prison mates of Nelson Mandela died, a South African play capturing life at the notorious Robben Island was released. Continue reading “Shakespeare and the Robben Island prisoners that inspired a play”
I initially didn’t pay too much attention to the BBC news story about the 14 Black men studying at Cambridge University, (see here). If you hadn’t heard, the guys represented Cambridge’s small Black student population and the group shot (taken by a Black female Cambridge student) was aimed at encouraging more from the Black community to come forward and consider learning at the institution. Continue reading “Inspiring the next generation”
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