Kayobi Blog

Malcolm X in Ghana

Theo — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:00:03 +0000

“I don’t feel that I am a visitor in Ghana or in any part of Africa. I feel that I am at home.” (Malcolm X at University of Ghana, Legon. May 13, 1964) February 21st marks the anniversary of Malcolm X’s assassination. On this day, 47 years ago, the fiercest [...]

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Kenya’s “spectaclar” self-made artist: Cyrus Kabiru

Theo — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:44:47 +0000

“Kanye West’s shutter shades ain’t got nothing on this„ If African originality, creativity, ingenuity and dopeness were enclosed in a diamond, Cyrus Kabiru would be a facet that reflects the essence of these ideals. Through his skillful hands, the transcendental principles materialize in the curved and angular lines of his [...]

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A Vals’ Day Preview…..

Acheampong — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:59:55 +0000

It’s less than a week before Valentine’s Day. I’m so excited for no apparent reason. I don’t know if it’s because i know I’m getting fresh, sweet-smelling red roses or because like Monica sang, ‘I’ve got love all over me’. Either way, people don’t hate. No matter how you [...]

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THE REBIRTH

Acheampong — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:37:56 +0000

It’s been more than a few weeks since i returned from Ghana. My heart has been aching real badly. It seems to me that every time i decide to do any trips with soul-searching in my mind, i come back completely different. This situation is no different. My [...]

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Trashy Bags: creating something from nothing

Theo — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:42:38 +0000

“God created man out of dust, Trashy Bags creates bags out of plastic waste„ Makola Market, Ghana, West Africa. Touring the largest market of the “Ɔdehye Ɔman Kronkron” you can feel the smells and the colours of Accra. The cadmium red of hot peppers, the strontium yellow of Maame Serwaa’s [...]

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U.Mi-1 Sale

kayobigh — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:56:33 +0000

U.Mi is having a sale including a collection items and denims, all in sizes S to XL as well as one-off pieces will be on sale at 40-70% off. There’s something for the ladies too – tops and our premium denims which are yet to hit the shops. There will [...]

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One Ghana for your pocket…..

Acheampong — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:07:57 +0000

One Ghana for your pocket….. Due to the hectic schedule i have before i depart for Kumasi on Friday night, i decided to ‘hire’ a taxi driver to take me wherever i needed to go. When i informed my aunt of the plan, she nearly went into a fit! ‘Eh, [...]

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Strictly for the ladies

Acheampong — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:16:00 +0000

One of the things i love about Ghanaians is how they seem to have a reason for everything even if the reason given does not make sense at all. For instance, I once asked my Grandma, why people called all kinds of beverage tea. She simply replied, ‘that’s how we [...]

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QWERTY LOVE – Is there real love on social networks?

Theo — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:14:12 +0000

”Stop lying, stop cheating, stop following, stop poking !!” #ohchale Check out the new music video by Anto & Paragasha – QWERTY LOVE Post by THEO

SANKOFA

Acheampong — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:50:18 +0000

Sankofa So for the record, I’m in Ghana. I’m sitting rather uncomfortably at the food court section of the Accra mall waiting for one of my favourite friends in the world; Yaw to show up for our lunch ‘date’. But he’s late….two hours to be exact! I thought he knew [...]

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