The art exhibit featured in the above image is from Samuel Olayombo's exhibit "Unchained: The Cotton Candy Cowboys" in Accra. Everybody was taking photos here. The texture and expressions in his art are fabulous! Now, let's talk about country music and Africans. Did you know Africans love country music? When I moved to Accra, I…
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Can I Make Money Move In Ghana
What does it take to make money move in Ghana? In this post, I share my experience discovering the challenges with moving money in and out of Ghana, the dynamics behind mobile money, and the challenges in finding investment options. https://youtu.be/Xm62IaG8nak Let's dig deeper into the reports I found. Like I said in the video,…
Can We Diversify Intellectual Energy In Ghana And Africa
What is the big deal with that guy who allegedly traveled to Ghana with no connections and met with the Vice President of Ghana to build a new city? Why is there so much frustration for those who want to build and thrive in Ghana? In this video, I am sharing my take on the…
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First Steps To Find The New Africa Renaissance
As we continue our journey to explore and learn about Africa and its Diaspora, the spectrum of opportunities and possibilities can feel overwhelming. I like to think of the New Africa Renaissance as a mindset that is the foundation behind claiming Africa as the future. In this video, I share business opportunities in Africa, including…
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How Does Beyoncé’s “Black Is King” Serve Africa & It’s Diaspora?
Everything the light touches is our kingdom. Yes, I watched "Black Is King" 5 million times. Yes, I watched and read the praise and criticism. Yes, we need to discuss some questions. As an art masterpiece, I loved the wardrobe, imagery, representation, and the fact that so many Africans artists got full credit and got…
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Kente Cloth, U.S. Congress, and Terminology
The tricky thing about this era of rapid information is that whenever you do "too much," you can never please everyone. In this video, I respond to a question from you. I discuss the nuances behind the reaction to the U.S. Congress wearing Kente cloth while presenting a police reform bill, the historical origin and…
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Do You + Africa + World Support Black Lives Matter and Humanity
Black Lives Matter. This post is a resource for you to support that fact. I speak to different groups of people in this post. The overall premise to keep note of is to answer for yourself what you are doing proactively, outside of social media, to make sure Black people are safe around you and…
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