Who are you when am not looking? A beast or a sheep? One with wings or one with horns. One who’s true or one who’s false. And who are you when am not looking? Are you with claws or with sword? Do you remain in character or shed your skin? Perhaps change colour! Do you…… Continue reading WHO ARE YOU WHEN AM NOT LOOKING
YOUNG BLACK BOY
Your muscles and vigor does not make you a symbol of crime. You are brave but innocent, You are not a weapon of destruction, Your are an epitome of strength and valour, Your are courageous in all your ways. The pride of your clan, A warrior and shield, A force to be reckoned with. Let…… Continue reading YOUNG BLACK BOY
Snack Attack.
My favorite snack of all time locally known as boflot or poff poff is just the African version of doughnut. This doughnut is best eaten hot with peanut or peanut butter and a chilled drink. It is very affordable and can be found right on the street, but be careful because if you try one…… Continue reading Snack Attack.
YOUNG BLACK GIRL
Your curves and bossoms does not make you a symbol of promiscuity. You are not less of a woman because of the texture of your hair or the colour of your skin. Neither are you inferior to a man because of your upbringing. You are not a household accessory. But the pride of your kinsmen.…… Continue reading YOUNG BLACK GIRL
WHILE I WAIT
Cast down, Cast down and face shoved in the mud. Cast down and knees down to the ground. All that is left is emptiness, A vacuum where echoes are heard. Loneliness becomes solitude, And self pity a companion. Tears flow effortlessly and with each passing day it gets tougher. Hope slowly fades. Be weak or…… Continue reading WHILE I WAIT
IRONIES
I hate you so much yet I married you; see how much I love you! You love me so much yet you keep hurting me. I want to leave but still I stay. You want to stay but it feels like you left. Ironies, where black is white and white is black, Where truth is…… Continue reading IRONIES
CHALE WOTE STREET ART FESTIVAL
The biggest street art festival in west Africa is undoubtedly chale wote. Chale wote is a Ga word which literally means buddy let’s go and it is also the local name for local bathroom slippers. Ga is the language spoken by the people of Greater Accra in Ghana. Chale wote since it’s inception in…… Continue reading CHALE WOTE STREET ART FESTIVAL
CONTROL
Life could have been a lot easier if we could control people and things as per our preference but in reality, it’s contrary. We do have control but that is only to an extent. What to do? Since our control is limited, we cannot control other people and their behaviour pattern. We can only control…… Continue reading CONTROL
OMOTUO(RICE BALLS)
Get your fingers busy on Sunday afternoon and get digging in a bowl of omotuo and groundnut soup and your heart would be full of joy. If you doubt it, just try it! Omotuo is a rice dish. The rice is prepared with more water than usual to make it soft and moldable. Easy right?…… Continue reading OMOTUO(RICE BALLS)
RELATIONSHIP 101: LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP
Relationships as it is are complicated even for couples residing in the same geographical sphere not to talk of long distance relationship. Long distance relationships are not impossible but only a few out of the lot are able to sail through the trying times. While the reasons or practices for the success of long distance…… Continue reading RELATIONSHIP 101: LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP
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