What does it mean to be bold? What does it look like when you’re bold? Maybe you stand black or grey against the night. Or perhaps you don all the colours in your closet and flutter like a bird. As for me—I may be cast of iron. But glitter? No. I would rather bear the brunt of my rust.
I am but a running billboard. I run through Ojobi, sprint past Buduatta, jog in Dominase, and hop along Dabanyi with a sip of sunshine. The red earth gives me a piggyback, and ancient trees that bear the history of our culture drop a little confetti here and there wherever I manage to go. A […]
There’s a circle on the ground. But it’s too small for me to hop into in search of unity—or perhaps wholeness. It’s evident someone cast it from afar, in search of another like them. I would’ve fathomed this phenomenon. But the Kwame Nkrumah Circle is no more. It’s now an interchange of bliss. And the […]
I heard a very enthusiastic runner on the BBC talk about the joy of running. I became a believer immediately. The next morning, I rummaged through my closet for running shoes. I couldn’t find any except Grimpies—the old canvas sneakers I wore to tend my garden. The first time I shared a photo of them, […]
Hello, I am reaching out to share an exciting initiative that aims to bring the power of reading and learning to New Ojobi in the central region of Ghana, and neighboring towns including Buduatta and Dabanyin. Our town and neighboring areas currently lack a public library—a vital resource that can transform lives and open doors […]
The sun Screams at the day The moon howls at the night But they Don’t hate You or me
I was bleary, knackered to the bone — too beaten to even frame the shot. On the terrace overlooking a sea of serenity, the waters stretched out wide like a trampoline. I reluctantly raised my iPhone and snapped. There are days when some of the most profound moments of peace come when we least expect […]
One of the enthralling moments in Ghana’s history was the burgeoning of private radio stations, especially in Accra.
The novel variety was great. Listening to the radio was so much refreshing.
