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In March 2025, I had the privilege of participating in the Stakeholder Dialogue Preparatory Forum organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in collaboration with the Ghana Culture Forum and the Ghana Tourism Authority as part of the Ghana Culture Day celebrations. The forum brought together policymakers, traditional authorities, UNESCO representatives, academics, cultural practitioners, tourism stakeholders, development partners, and members of the creative community to discuss a collective vision for the future of Ghana’s cultural and creative ecosystem. The gathering was not merely ceremonial. It was conceived as a precursor to a proposed National Stakeholder Forum aimed…

There is a reason the alarm clocks of the world’s most accomplished people are set long before the rest of the city stirs. From Accra to New York, Lagos to London, a growing body of research and a striking number of real-world examples point to the same conclusion: the first hours of the day are disproportionately powerful. What you do with them — or whether you squander them — may be one of the most consequential choices you make each day. This is not a motivational myth. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology found that…

There is a point in life where you begin to realize that much of what you were searching for outside was never really out there in the way you thought it was. Not the love.Not the validation.Not the sense of worth.Not the feeling of being enough. You were always trying to retrieve something that needed to be built internally. Before this understanding, life is often shaped by pursuit. You move through people, places, and experiences trying to find something that confirms you. You attach yourself to relationships hoping they will complete a missing part of you. You look for achievement…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students from across Africa pack their bags and head to universities in Europe, North America, Australia, and beyond. Whether you are from Lagos or Lusaka, Nairobi or N’Djamena, Accra or Algiers — the process of applying for a student visa follows the same essential logic, even if the specific requirements, timelines, and visa application centres differ from country to country. This guide is written for every African student — regardless of which of the continent’s 54 countries you call home. It walks you through the entire process, from choosing a programme to submitting your…

Accra’s comedy scene continues to evolve, and audiences are about to witness another creative twist on live entertainment. After a successful debut that captured the curiosity of comedy lovers across the city, Turd Talks 2.0 is returning with an even bigger and sharper edition. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, the show will take place at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra, promising an evening where humour meets imagination in a truly unconventional format. A comedy show with a clever twist Unlike traditional stand-up shows, Turd Talks introduces a playful academic spin to comedy. The concept blends…

Studying abroad is one of the most life-changing decisions a student can make. For Ghanaian students, the dream of earning a degree from a university in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, or Australia is increasingly within reach — but the journey starts with one critical step: obtaining a student visa. This guide walks you through everything you need to know, from preparing your documents to submitting your visa application, with official links to the immigration portals of the most popular study destinations for Ghanaian students. 1. Understand What a Student Visa Is A student visa is an…

In a move that could reshape the landscape of legal education in Ghana, Parliament has introduced a bill that proposes the adoption of a single, uniform standard and format for assessing students in all university law programmes across the country. If passed, the law would mean that every law student in Ghana, whether enrolled at the University of Ghana School of Law in Accra, the KNUST Faculty of Law in Kumasi, the University for Development Studies in Tamale, or any other accredited institution, would be evaluated using the same framework, the same structure, and the same measurable standards. The proposal…

We all do it. You have something important to work on, a business idea, a health goal, a difficult conversation you keep putting off, and instead you find yourself cleaning the kitchen, scrolling through your phone, or watching one more episode. Sound familiar? That’s procrastination, and it shows up most powerfully when the task actually matters to you. This guide is not about being harder on yourself. It’s about understanding why you delay, and using simple, practical steps to break the habit, starting today. 1. Understand Why You Really Procrastinate Most people think procrastination is about being lazy. It’s not.…

Iranian citizens are describing harrowing scenes as coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel continue to hit targets across the country, intensifying unrest and deepening uncertainty. The first wave of attacks began early Saturday, marked by the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a moment that stunned both supporters and critics of the Iranian government. Since then, strikes on military and strategic locations have persisted around the clock. With internet access severely restricted, communication with the outside world has become extremely difficult. Even so, journalists at the BBC managed to reach several residents inside the country. Names have been changed…

A woman from North Carolina has proven that patience can truly pay off after winning $154,168 in the state’s Cash 5 lottery. For six years, Barbara Munford stuck with one set of numbers, never once changing them. Encouraged by her sister to keep playing, she stayed faithful to her picks — a decision that finally paid off. When her numbers appeared in the winning draw, Munford said she felt a mix of disbelief and joy. After years of waiting, her persistence had finally brought a reward. She bought her winning ticket in Hope Mills and said she plans to use…