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Agbadza is a vibrant Ewe dance from Ghana, evolved from an ancient war dance called Atrikpui, transforming into a popular social and recreational dance performed at festivals and funerals. The Agbadza dance, along with its predecessor Atrikpui, emerged from the Ewe people’s history of war and oppression in the Volta region of Ghana and Southern Togo. The Ewe’s used songs and dances including Atrikpui, to train and encourage their warriors. As a period of peace arrived the 1920’s, the Ewe’s began using some of their old songs and dances, like Atrikpui for entertainment, leading to the evolution of Agbadza. Leave a comment. Content by Evelyn Nortey (10314957)

  Akpeteshie is a locally distilled alcoholic drink popular in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. It is made from fermented palm wine or sugar cane juice. In Nigeria, it is known as "Ogogoro," and in other West African countries, it goes by various names like "Kutukù" in Côte d’Ivoire. Akpeteshie is typically consumed as a colorless distillate or can be flavored with herbs to create "bitters". Photo Credit - myjoyonline In Ghana, this local drink serves a lot of purposes including warmth to the throat and the stomach; a drink cherished by some alcohol drinkers. The drink, poorly distilled is associated with health risks and not one for most elites. However, it is believed that Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was an enthusiast of this drink. Last Tuesday, on a trip in Sunyani, at a local town between Gyato and Baakoniaba, a suburb of Sunyani, I chanced on its preparation. In a brief interview with the producers, I found out that it is prepared ...

Last month, I pulled into a fuel station on a quiet Saturday morning. I asked for 200 cedis worth of diesel, the same amount I get every week for my commute. But something felt… off. The gauge moved fast, and I drove away with a lingering question: Did I really get what I paid for? Later that week, I learned something that surprised me - and maybe it’ll surprise you too. Every fuel station in Ghana is required to keep a 10-liter verification can on-site. This isn’t just for show. It’s a tool you, as a customer, can ask to use anytime you suspect under-delivery. This rule comes from the Ghana Standards Authority, and it's there to protect people like you and me.  So, here's what I did the next time I stopped for fuel. I asked the attendant to fill the 10-liter can. He looked a bit surprised but agreed. As the fuel poured in, I watched closely. The fuel level settled just below the -0.5 mark on the gauge. That meant one thing: I wasn’t getting the full quantity I was payin...

AJ: Signals a taxi to stop  Taxi Driver (TD): Waves and swooshes by (indicating that he is not going my way or doesn’t need a passenger)  AJ: Signals another taxi.  TD: Madam, where are you going to?  AJ: Please I am off to Adjiriganor. The second left turn from the filling station. How much will you charge?  TD: 70 cedis  AJ: Sorry. I can’t afford it.  TD: How much can you pay?  AJ: I will pay 50 cedis  TD Yelling: Ebei Madam, why? Are you the one who bought the taxi for me? Do you know how much a gallon of fuel costs?  AJ: Oh, Taxi driver. Isn’t it a business? I expect you to be polite and patient with me. Just tell me the money won’t let you break even. You don’t have to be rude.  TD: Oh! Gyae w’asem (spare me). You should rather learn how to talk. Do I work for you?   Driver speeds off!  This was me one fine morning trying to get on a taxi in the capital city, Accra. This unfriendly conversation is a demonstration of t...

  Image Credit - Meta AI In a rapidly evolving job market, where traditional academic pathways aren’t always enough to secure stable employment, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs are emerging as a beacon of hope for millions of young people worldwide   and right here at home. For 19-year-old Amina Ahmed, enrolling in a welding program at the local TVET institute was a life-changing decision. Growing up in a low-income household, Amina faced limited opportunities after high school. But today, she’s not just earning a steady income she’s breaking stereotypes and inspiring others in her community. “I never imagined I’d be working as a certified welder,” Amina says with a proud smile. “The TVET program gave me hands-on training, industry connections, and the confidence to pursue a career I love.” Amina’s story is just one example of how TVET is reshaping futures. These programs provide students with practical, job-specific skills that align...

  What is it about women that makes them more inclined to some specific positions like the arts, literature, housekeepers, and sometimes seen as incompetent? Do women wish to break the glass ceiling? To many people, they attribute women to “learning to be helpless”. The life of a woman is a journey sometimes, extremely beautiful or disastrous depending on the opportunities that comes her way. While others set out to strive hard to make ends meet, others prefer to go through the traditional way (housewives). Due to the value society has placed on women, people have different interpretations of who   woman are. In most cases, people attribute women to care takers who have limited space to operate in professional settings though there are always exceptions. Early marriages have made a lot of women reserved mostly in the rural areas. They mostly become housekeepers, nurture their children, and work on their farmlands to prepare crops for harvest. Could it be that there are lit...