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Young, Silent and Watched

In Ghana, many children are warned long before they are protected. Girls are told to sit properly, dress properly, stop smiling too much, stop talking to boys, and not bring shame home. Then puberty comes, and the language changes. “Her…

Freedom Is Not Just a Flag

Freedom Is Not Just a Flag

Independence Day mornings in Ghana have a very specific sound. If you know, you know.. Around 6am the day starts slowly waking up. Chickens crowing somewhere in the background. Bread sellers walking past shouting “Paanoo! Paanoo!” to let the neighbourhood…

Thrown In The Deep End

Growing up, most of us didn’t even learn how to swim properly.You go to the beach, you stand at the edge, small waves hit your legs and you say, “Me I don’t swim oo.” And one day the water gets…

Love Is Sweet, But Protect Yourself

Valentine’s Day in Ghana is not a small thing.Red shirts everywhere. Teddy bears bigger than the relationship. “My person” soft launches on Snapchat. Flowers being delivered to hostels. Boys borrowing money just to prove a point. Girls pretending they don’t…