Kwasi Kwarteng, Adam Afriyie and Sam Gyimah are the three MPs of Ghanaian heritage that spring to mind when I think of Ghanaians in Parliament – not a group of men and women from my Motherland milling about metres from the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. Continue reading “Ghanaians in Parliament: forging political partnerships”
Although it is considered impolite to eavesdrop, the following conversation I overheard on my way home from work was enough to make me toy with the idea of taking the long route home instead of exiting at my usual stop. Continue reading “Azania – exploring cultural unity across ancient Africa”
It is a rare treat for me to go to a museum showcasing African art. But when I do, face masks, figurines and other sculptured pieces tend to be displayed as an afterthought – in my opinion. Continue reading “Côte d’Ivoire sculptures: unmasking the truth”
A recent documentary hosted by Channel 5’s The Gadget Show presenter Ortis Deley on language endangerment in the Ghanaian community got me thinking about my own fluency in my parents’ language Twi. Continue reading “Talking Twi with TV’s Ortis Kwame Deley”
Small, perfectly formed but bursting with information is how I would describe the Jamaica Hidden Histories Exhibition at the Oxo Gallery in South Bank, London. And organiser Full Spectrum Productions did well to weave so much of Jamaica’s rich history into such a small space. Continue reading “Hidden histories: Jamaica’s colourful legacies”
Without the aid of Google, could you name 10 contemporary Ghanaian painters, sculptors, or visual artists? How about five, two or one? Did you struggle? I managed two – Kofi Agorsor and Godfried Donkor, which is a shame when you consider the massive contribution Ghanaian artists have and continue to bestow upon the art world. Continue reading “Made in Ghana – The art of promoting home-grown talent”
Eight years on since Ghana’s government technically criminalised rape between husband and wife, and one female MP is pushing for legislation that could force men to marry girls they impregnate. Continue reading “What would you do to protect your baby’s childhood?”
This blog is written in tribute to every trotro (Ghanaian mini bus) I rode during my eight-month stay in Ghana. Continue reading “All Hail the Ghanaian Trotro”
This blog is written in tribute to every trotro (Ghanaian mini bus) I rode during my eight-month stay in Ghana. Continue reading “All Hail the Trotro!”
As the fallout from the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault scandal continues to expose more public figures in and outside the film industry, and gives a lifeline to survivors courageous enough to speak out – I thought it telling how some sections of the public have been tripping over themselves to denounce any sort of link between inappropriate sexual behaviour and rape. Continue reading “Why separating sexual harassment and rape are dangerous”
There has been a slew of media stories since the start of the year fixated on the supposed potency of the female form and the responsibility women have with making their bodies less desirable to the opposite sex. Continue reading “Sticking two fingers up to the virginity test”
I remember the first one. I was about six years old or so and innocently used to bop to it without paying too much attention to the lyrics. But as I got older and Christmas swung around again, I actually started to feel increasingly irritated when the song came on air. Continue reading “Why I am not buying the new Band Aid 30 single”
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