Category: Goodwill

There is something striking about the way a person’s life can become a blessing without them constantly announcing it. When a hungry person gets in touch with such people, he finds food. A confused person finds clarity when he encounters someone like that. A stranger meets them and leaves feeling seen. They notice what is…

On a busy morning, a fellow noticed an elderly woman struggling with two heavy bags as she tried to cross the road. He stopped, carried the bags across, smiled, and continued on his way. Before leaving work, Fiifi shared some useful information with a cleaner who was trying to apply for a better-paying job.

There was a man in a small community who had become known for one thing: whenever somebody needed help, somehow, his name came up. A neighbour needed school fees; he contributed. A friend was stranded; he sent money. A relative needed rent; he found something. What people rarely saw was what happened after the giving.…

The room went strangely quiet when the young woman realised that the person holding her opportunity was also the person who could take it away. She had been recommended for a position she desperately needed, and everyone knew who had opened the door.

His father kept warning him about his misconduct, incorrigible character, and unscrupulous behaviours. Sir. Desmond feared that his eldest son, Osward might be in a serious predicament sooner or later if he didn’t amend his ways.

Growing up, I watched one Mr. Essien sat quietly in his car after a long day. He was always staring at his phone. It was one call after another. All the callers needed help from him. From a friend who needed money to a relative asking for help with a hospital bill, name it. I…

I once heard the story of a young woman who received a small amount of money from a well-meaning relative to start selling food in her neighbourhood. She had been struggling for years, and the money seemed like a lifeline.

Over the years, one of the most healthy relationships I have admired is the bond between the Gyan brothers. There is something deeply moving about watching Baffour Gyan beside his younger brother, Asamoah Gyan. Long before Asamoah became one of Ghana’s most recognised footballers, Baffour was already a Black Stars player and an important influence…

I concur that indeed “the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill” (Ecclesiastes 9:11, KJV). 

When Ghana Black Stars’ were about to return home from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their elimination by Colombia, goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was among the players most Ghanaians admired. Ghana had made it beyond the group stage before losing 1 – 0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.