Connecting Africa’s Innovators and Leaders
A Multifaceted Exploration Inspired by Ghana A few years ago, while immersed in the vibrant chaos of Accra, I encountered an intriguing phenomenon that has since lingered in my thoughts. Amid the bustling tro-tro buses, animated taxis, and modest kiosks, a persistent question was etched into the urban fabric: “Who is free?” This enigmatic query, … Read more
Jerry John Rawlings, a towering figure in Ghana’s political landscape, remains a subject of intense debate and scrutiny. His journey from a charismatic military officer to a two-time head of state and finally, a democratically elected president, is a narrative marked by dramatic turns and profound implications for Ghana and beyond. To determine whether Rawlings … Read more
I Ras Gad Shangox, Published: February 7, 2025 The global landscape is shifting beneath our feet. Traditional Western powers, burdened by enormous debt and internal discord, are losing the unequivocal grip they once held on the world stage. In this era of transformation, the very foundations of international finance and geopolitical influence are being reconfigured. … Read more
In the wake of centuries of colonial subjugation and the ensuing cultural dislocation, modern Africa finds itself at a pivotal juncture—a moment that demands a re-articulation of identity, self-awareness, and a renewed embrace of Indigenous heritage. This essay endeavours to elucidate the multifarious dimensions of African identity in the post-colonial era, arguing that reclaiming a … Read more
Introduction: The Classroom and the Market Stall In a sunlit classroom in Kumasi, 12-year-old Ama hesitates as her teacher drills multiplication tables in English. Her voice trembles and her answers are fragmented. Yet, just hours later at her mother’s bustling plantain stall, Ama transforms completely. With the ease of native fluency in Twi, she calculates … Read more
The story of Ghana since independence mirrors the triumphs and tribulations of a continent yearning for self-determination, unity, and prosperity. Ghanaians have long sought the stability, democracy, and socio-economic progress that Kwame Nkrumah envisioned—a future in which the nation would flourish without the shackles of colonialism or the internal strife that has plagued its progress. … Read more
In recent years, some have argued that war is the only path to Africa’s liberation from colonisation and its enduring legacies of exploitation and systemic oppression. This view is driven by an understandable frustration with historical and present injustices. Yet, such a path is not only impractical—it is dangerous and self-defeating. History shows us that … Read more