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Farewell, President Mahama

Posted on December 10, 2016
by Malaka
with 8 Comments

John. Dude. Chale! How are you feeling right now? My spidey senses tell me you are relieved, but certain elements on Twirra swear you are despondent, based on the tone of the concession speech you gave last night. They forget that I know you better…

Get Through Your Hump Day With FRA’s Brain-Itcher, ‘Happy Yourself’

Posted on December 7, 2016
by Malaka
with 0 Comments

It’s finally Wednesday! Many Ghanaians will be heading to the polls; your Woman Crush Wednesday has reneged on doing argon oil review she’s been promising to do; you still haven’t lost any of the weight from stuffing your face during Thanksgiving and now your ONE…

Unpacking Voter Apathy Among Ghana’s Emerging Middle Class

Posted on December 4, 2016
by Malaka
with 2 Comments

It’s been difficult to feign enthusiasm for the 2016 edition of Ghana’s election process, and with an incumbent government performing so poorly, that should serve as a red alert that something is fundamentally wrong. With all the corruption scandals and improprieties exhibited by the ruling…

Mourning the Nameless Adinkra Symbol

Posted on October 14, 2016
by Malaka
with 0 Comments

A blogging buddy of mine, whom I very much admire, redesigned her website a few months ago with stunning results. She is an essayist, and her posts are heavy on written content. Her redesign changed the way her readers interact with her words, employing color…

Let Your Feet Do the Talking with Daavi’s Connexions

Posted on October 12, 2016
by Malaka
with 4 Comments

Any footwear enthusiast is sure to agree with this statement, both because of its hilarity and for its inherent truth. The apparel we purchase for our feet has the power to provide the sort of gratification that extends long past the exchange at the check…

Can We All Talk About Charlotte Osei For A Minute?

Posted on October 11, 2016
by Malaka
with 17 Comments

The world has been focused on the lunacy that has become the US presidential race circa 2016 that it may have overlooked that Ghana - the land of my birth – is also going through a period of election madness. You may not think so,…

Which One of You Told John Mahama This Is The Season For Halloween?

Posted on September 26, 2016
by Malaka
with 2 Comments

President Mahama is on the campaign trail like it’s a trick or treat track and I want to know which one of you is responsible. No. No! I know John Dramani Mahama did not contrive with these shenanigans alone. He has co-conspirators. He has collaborators.…

You Okay, Brother Paul?

Posted on September 23, 2016
by Malaka
with 4 Comments

Dear Brother Paul: I am compelled to check up on you after that amazing interview with Abyna Ansaa Adjei burst through the airwaves. Not amazing as in “stellar”, mind you. More along the lines of ‘What the heck did I just watch and more importantly,…

Franklin Cudjoe Doesn’t Need to Know a Woman to Know That She’s a Hoe!

Posted on September 1, 2016
by Malaka
with 10 Comments

Franklin Cudjoe is founding President and CEO of IMANI Center for Policy and Education. IMANI’s mission is to “subject any government policy that is likely to have systematic implications for development” to scrutiny and analysis and then actively engage in public advocacy to publicize the…

Awkward Open Letter of Commiseration to President John Mahama

Posted on August 5, 2016
by Malaka
with 4 Comments