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Today’s food train takes us to banku which is a Ghanaian dish. There are a lot of processes involved in the preparation of banku, I mean majority  of African dishes are not  quick fix anyway. Banku is prepared from fermented corn and cassava dough. The corn is soaked in water for about two to three…… Continue reading BANKU

When all is said and done, And there isn’t more to do, When breathe falls short, And strength waver, May I not go down in the record books as a wealthy man. No, never! There are a collection of dreams, Some small and others mighty. Despite this, I don’t dream to amass wealth, It really…… Continue reading HALL OF FAME

African prints is one of the many prides of Africa. In Nigeria it is called “Ankara” and in Ghana “Ntoma”. In the past, African prints were mostly worn by the elderly and for specific occasions. The black and white prints are mostly for funerals likewise the red and black, blue and white for outdooring of…… Continue reading AFRICAN PRINTS

The African hair is a very stubborn one, it doesn’t surprise me that it’s called kinky. Very difficult to comb and maintain. It really wasn’t and still isn’t a big deal when we had to transition from our kinky to permed or relaxed hair aside loosing the virginity of your hair because it was and…… Continue reading NATURAL HAIR CRAZE

Alter ego in the shadow of your other self Your other self taking center stage in the limelight Receiving the applause and attention But never taking the risk Take off your mask The mask of staying in your comfort zone Take off your mask Let the alter ego out The alter ego with so much…… Continue reading TAKE OFF YOUR MASK

I don’t deny that am a foodie, and fufu until recently is one of my favorite foods. Fufu is a very popular dish in Africa, particular to the people of West Africa, precisely Ghana. If you stumble by chance in any average Ghanaian home on a weekend, you will be amazed by the sound you…… Continue reading FUFU