Today’s post is captioned chemistry but really has nothing to do with science, far from it. I could not have chosen a better time to talk about this than today since it’s valentines day. I have come to realise a rather strange habit by young folks these days especially guys; they assume and impute rather…… Continue reading CHEMISTRY
BEANS
I always salivate when I write about food, and today I will be talking about one of my favorite foods. I love beans so much and a lot of people love it too. Beans, popularly known as Red Red or Ewa in Ghana and Nigeria respectively is a common food in the diaspora and it…… Continue reading BEANS
BEFORE I SAY I DO
Marriage is for a lifetime and in as much as good looks, a promising career and love are important factors to consider in a life partner, these things do not sustain a marriage. Before I say I do, I need to be comfortable around and with my partner; someone I can tell anything to, even…… Continue reading BEFORE I SAY I DO
BANKU
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
HALL OF FAME
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
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
LOVE ME FOR ME OR LEAVE ME TO BE
Love me for me, or leave me to be. Let me be me,or let me go please. I may not be perfect, But am still a work in progress I would rather be a genotype of myself than be your prototype. Cause in the end you will still be Stereotype. Am I the one with…… Continue reading LOVE ME FOR ME OR LEAVE ME TO BE
NATURAL HAIR CRAZE
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
TAKE OFF YOUR MASK
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
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