I originally wrote this in French. 2 years ago, Accra was reeling from the shock of floods and related calamities. Today in 2017, poor planning results in these same devastating floods over the country. Despicable. Find the original piece under the 'Poetry' Category of this blog. - "Les Larmes D'une Nation". For Non french speaking … Continue reading Tears of A Nation (Les Larmes D’une Nation)
Category: Social commentary
The Rant of an Irate Indigen – “21st Century Gold Rush”
Stolen wealth, toxic rivers, polluted land. The ills of rampant mining activities. Ghana sits calmly whilst foreign miners invade our lands with the intention to rob the land blind. The impact on the environment is devastating as these miners have no regard for the land. This piece was inspired as the writer travelled across the countyside of the rich Ashanti land.
“Ghana’s Graduation with Honors”: The Two Turnover Test
The 2016 Elections reveal a positive new dynamic to the Ghanaian political space.
“How Kalyppo Won an Election . . . “
Kalyppo for the pain
Your Say
Your Vote, Your Say
“Politricking”
Indoctrination, indoctrination ! Please speak out! They're slowly killing a nation Divided on flimsy grounds of parties We don't look far for facts Like steady drops of water Each 'scandal' hitting our concrete Erodes the structure The public sees this ? Mere fodder for fire Propaganda for media Ammo for slander One month later and … Continue reading “Politricking”
Opportunity Cost
Pseudo Democracy and wishful thinking
The midnight musings of a Ghanaian young man. Inspired by the views of my mentor.
Les Larmes D’Une Nation: “Flash floods and overflowing woes”
Ghana faces repetitive annual floods annually with the onset of June rains. . . The result of poor adminstration ? A general sense of apathy to the environment? Poor Planning? A general state of civic dissatisfaction with the increasing cost of living coupled with the foreboding woes of which this piece speaks of. Originally written in French, a complete appraisal of the content requires an appreciation of the content form . . .
Ghana’s not so happy birthday . . .
The ramblings of a Ghanaian young man . . .