Opinion

Save Your Sob Stories and Lyrics: A Word to Upcoming Ghanaian Musicians

"We got different sob stories, save your soliloquy” is one of my favorite rap lines from American rapper Sean Carter, popularly known as Jay-Z....

Legislative Oversight in Ministerial Appointments: Comparing Ghana and the United States

As the Senate in the United States and Ghana’s Parliament begin confirmation hearings for cabinet nominees of Presidents Donald Trump and John Mahama respectively,...

December Overload: One City, Too Many Shows

The rise of insurmountable shows in Ghana seemed fun at first, with a roster of events to attend, especially annual concerts from Ghanaian artistes...

Opinion: Dear EC, Allow the Media to Cover the elections FREELY

In the heart of a democratic society, transparency isn't just a luxury—it's a fundamental right. So, when the Electoral Commission announces plans to restrict...

Ghost Emails: Ghana’s Silent Government Inbox

Imagine sending an urgent message to your government, seeking answers on issues that directly affect your life, only to be met with silence. No...

Women leading the charge: Africa’s Climate future depends on it

“You can’t have climate justice without gender equality.” These words, spoken by Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate, echo a truth we can no longer...

Bright Simons Writes: Ghana’s Recovery Faces Off with “Uncertainty Apathy”

For the occasional Ghana watcher, the story probably began in February 2022 with Moody’s decision to slash Ghana’s credit rating from B3 to Caa1,...

Koku Anyidoho Writes: Investigating Cause of Death of Prez Atta-Mills Becomes More Important in the Wake of John Kumah’s Poisoning Allegations

In my belief of being consistent with my principled convictions - especially on the national platform, I have no qualms about the calls being...

OPINION: Embracing Unity and Overcoming Tribal Sentiments in Ghanaian Politics

Dear Fellow Ghanaians, Today, I write to you as a concerned citizen who firmly believes in the strength and potential of our great nation, Ghana....

Diaspora Diaries: The Ugly Truth about the Ghanaian Mindset Towards Foreigners

Having been raised in America most of my life and being fortunate enough to travel all over the world and have friends of many...

Kwesi Yankah Writes: The Reshuffle You Asked For

The word ‘reshuffle’ is hardly used outside politics. Never heard of a man waiting for Father’s Day to reshuffle his children; or a polygamist...

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