As the dusty road snaked through the dense northern Ghanaian forest, a simple sign – "Welcome to Kulungugu" – sparked a firestorm of memories from my history lessons. This wasn't just another town; it was a time capsule holding the echo of a near tragedy that reshaped a nation. The assassination attempt on Dr. Nkrumah, … Continue reading The Kulungugu Echo: Whispers of History and Uncomfortable Truths
Oh, the Camps We Attended!!!
Camps were a great deal when I was growing up. After every summer break, it was as if everyone in my class went to the same camp except me. First days in school were all about everything that happened......
One Night in Addis
Dedicated to Asempah Annor, my beloved. "Red wine or white wine" "Still water please" Busisiwe was not having it “How are you doing still water at half past 11 pm in Cape Town? Busisiwe: “Aye mate, are you alright” Me: I'm ayt, just staying hydrated. I found it only fitting to return the question to … Continue reading One Night in Addis
COPING WITH PAIN
Thoughts about relationships that have gone south have been rushing through my mind in recent times. Do we just outgrow some, wilfully let go, or just can't take it anymore? It is sometimes compared to losing someone to the icy hands of death. They cease to exist again in your life. But how do we … Continue reading COPING WITH PAIN
You Can Have A Tattoo
“Listen, I understand why you want to have a tattoo, you can have one now, just one, where you showed me and the exact inscription 828 (Romans 8:28)” The alarm on my phone jostled me out of the dream. Growing up I have always wanted a tattoo, for no apparent reason Until recently, I had … Continue reading You Can Have A Tattoo
Sundowns in Zabzugu
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Lessons Learned Since Tolon Kumbungu
It is very important we are learning each day of your life. I define learning as the process of intentionally exposing yourself to information and experiences, which has the potential of placing you on a path to uncover and ultimately harness your potential. It is a tricky place sometimes; education has streamlined learning into … Continue reading Lessons Learned Since Tolon Kumbungu
The Final Quest (Lovtober)
It was my final year in college; I had just reported to school and completed my mandatory registration. By the time I got to my final year, I had very few friends with a tight circle.
Working in Tolon Kumbungu (Hymns)
It was the summer of the year 2015, I had just returned from college all stressed up from school work and church activities. While in school, I had several conversations with Adams Danse (A childhood friend), we still to this day, talk about everything “talkable”. On this one occasion, I spoke to him about how … Continue reading Working in Tolon Kumbungu (Hymns)
Road Trip to Koforidua ( Leashed )
We said the family prayer holding hands and off I went to the bus station. On this particular day, I had this funny feeling in my stomach and I was convinced it would stop as the day went by. We said our regular goodbyes. My Dad will always wait until the bus left the station before leaving......
The Alhassan Gbanzaba Memoir
We are not certain about this year group like we were about the previous one….” Was all we heard when my class was preparing to write the Basic Education Certificate Examination. I had this strong phobia I was going to fail the exams, and this was because the primary school I attended taught us to write in "script" (cursive writing).....
TheNanaKwameTapestry 