Category: Cultural Adaptation
Keep, Change, or Cancel?
Yesterday, after it had rained cats and dogs resulting in floods and loss of properties, my neighbour and his family had a gathering where three generations sat around the same table. I was also putting my things together when I overheard their conversation.
The Invisible Cage
Around Autumn in 2025, BigGodwin Martey, the CEO of Websoft Solutions and Oasis Mineral Water, shared on Facebook, an encounter he had with a middle-aged woman who was selling ‘KofiBrokeman’ roasted plantains under the scorching sun at Makola.
Roots Before Routes
When I returned to Takoradi, I linked up with my good old friends. We enjoyed some childhood games, visited some indigenous places, had freshly prepared local meals, and enjoyed some sceneries. Along the way, Apollos said, “Bro, you haven’t forgotten about where you are from and it is interesting how you are still in touch…
The Rat Race
During our group Bible studies and discussion yesterday, we dedicated some time to critical and thought-provoking questions that have troubled many for a long time. A lot of my brethren asked very sensitive questions that most churches and believers usually avoid. Questions came from sex and intimacy to leadership and submission, Christian entrepreneurship, death and…
Whose Voice Is That ?
Recently the president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama was at the Ghana Diaspora Townhall Meeting in the United Kingdom. They discussed inter-alia, government and accountability, the economic agenda to shift Ghana from a raw material exporter to an industrial hub, the introduction of a convenient E-visa system, and financial opportunities…
Paddle Your Own Canoe
It was almost 5pm and the staunch fans of Lionel Messi were rushing to enjoy the game between Argentina and Austria. As expected, when I got to the viewing centre, it was almost overcrowded with a mixed multitude, well wishers of Argentina and the ASU (Against Supporters Union), who are mainly die hard Cristiano Ronaldo…
The Cost of Applause
The annual Old Students’ Reunion began with greetings, exchange of pleasantries, and warm embraces, especially amongst those who had been out of town for quite a while.
The BIG Misconception
One of the most painful things in life is having the potential to become better yet not living up to expectations. The world does not reward potential, it responds to value. Talent may give you recognition, but it does not guarantee success. Being useful, however, earns you trust, income, access, and longevity.
Swipe, Scroll, Replace
Just last Sunday after church, I decided to wait behind in order to partake in the communion service. Truly I must confess that I was very stressed out due to the week’s Herculean task. So, while relaxing in the auditorium, I fell into a trance and I overheard a church worker’s conversation on the phone…
Love or Luxury ?
It was quarter past 8pm when we gathered for our usual night beach discussions after hours of torrential rains in the late afternoon. Upon finishing our group reading and discourse, the conversation shifted to love culture, romantic expectations, marriage and future plans.