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GH2013

How Ghana’s Official 59th Independence Day Brochure Became the Perfect Simile for the State of the Nation

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Many people are beginning to suspect that this current government – and indeed anyone that does business with this government – finds perverse pleasure in embarrassing the nation. It seems as though Ghanaians hardly have the opportunity to recover from one local scandal or international disgrace before the next one besieges us. As a collective, […]

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Motherhood

The Country Club Latch Key Kid

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One of my first duties as First Lady was to have breakfast with the Bishop of our church’s international fellowship. I know what you’re thinking. Pause. Hold up. What do you mean ‘First Lady’, Malaka??? First Lady of WHAT?!? Just give me a few days and I’ll explain in delicious detail. I don’t want to […]

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GH2013

The Weekend that Ghana Got Catfished by a Metal Bunk Bed Frame

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In February, 2015, the entire internet world found itself spellbound by one burning question: Was the dress blue and black or white and gold? Think pieces ensued. Twitter wars erupted. Event the scientific community got involved in an attempt to settle the debate. Remember that? Well, not one to be left out of a viral […]

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Motherhood

Pissy Pants Part II

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The voice on the other end of the phone was dry in its affectation. “Mizz Grant?” “Yes?” “I have Stone with me, and he needs a change of clothes.” It was the school nurse. I muttered in exasperation and asked if she could give me 30 minutes to get there. “I’m not at home right […]

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Motherhood

Pissy Pants, Pleather Shoes and Perceptions of Poverty

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We’ve had unseasonably warm weather this February. Last week the skies were blue, a few flowers braved an attempt at bloom (for which they were summarily punished when another cold snap ran through these parts) and the sun has washed everything in its glow. My spirit could not help but be positively affected. So I […]

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Madness

GASP! How Could I Have Not Invited The MOM Squad to the Release of 'Madness & Tea'???

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I repeat: How Could I Have Not Invited The MOM Squad to the Release of ‘Madness & Tea’??? Sooo…You all know I wrote a book (or five). I’ve told you about it, we’ve talked about it, now it’s time to party about it! Can you believe I told the Twitterverse and Facebookville, but never said […]

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Motherhood

Of Life: Its Miracles and Fragility

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*Trigger warning: Today’s post discusses miscarriage. If this is a sensitive topic for you, I beg you not to read on. Thank you, and be well and blessed.   “Is that your daughter?” “Yes. She’s my second born. She’s in the same grade as Summer.” “Is the girl that’s with her yours too?” “No,” I […]

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Say what??

How Nicole Amarteifio and ‘An African City’ Made a Daydream of Mine Come True

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Back when I was binge watching episodes of ‘Scandal’ – after coming to the party two years too late – I remember sighing with relief when Olivia took Jake’s hand and finally decided to run away with him in order to “live in the sun”. All this Fitz and DC political stress was just too […]

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Marriage

Unequally Yoked With A Believer

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“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever?” – 2 Corinthians 6: 14-15     It has always astonished me: That as much time as the […]

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