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Ghana’s Spoken Word Scene
The spoken word scene is taking root in Ghana, allowing both men and women to bond together and promote community development and self expression. If you have ever been to a spoken word performance, then you know how intense, emotional, and real those words can feel. In the early 2000’s, EhaLaKasa was leading…
Terror Attacks Threaten Kenya’s Trading Power
On December 17, 2015, President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya announced that the country will host the next Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation. On the same day, terrorists seized a police vehicle in Kenya’s coastal county of Lamu. It was never clearer than at that moment that the country was in the midst of…
Gallery 1957 – Embracing Art in Accra
Marwan Zakhem, an Accra based collector and business owner, is doing what he can to expose and support the contemporary art scene in his home country. His goal is to change local and international perceptions of his country by opening Gallery1957. “I wanted to create a commercial platform for artists based here to provide increased…
Aurora James: Shoes To Die For
Aurora James is fashion’s new IT girl, enjoying profiles in the hottest fashion magazines the world over. Her love of fashion began at an early age when she stumbled into her mother’s closet and ran her fingers over the delicate silks and satins of her vintage kimonos and tribal moccasins. A native of…
