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Borborrbor- The significance of it all

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The Borborbor dance is a native and somewhat old and traditional dance in Ghana. It was born from kpando. My home. It is indeed a colourful and most appropriate way the Ewe clan; especially those from kpando, Aveme, Vakpo and more relief stress and have fun.  The little boys and little girls, the young and old are not left out when the drums begin to thump in rhythm. Here's how it's done. Women circle the drummers yet are well arranged in a file befitting and comfortable. They then crouch half-way down creating a ninety degree from of posture. From there, the waist sides of the women move from the left to the right to the beating drums. This action causes the backside of the women to vibrate in slow-fast tempos which is not only a lovely sight to behold but refreshing as well. Most who find it difficult understanding the Ewe dilect may argue that the songs are mostly for fun and nothing more. That is not the case as most of the songs used along with the drums by our men are hym
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Down Delicacy Lane

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Ever wondered what exciting dishes you could have in Ghana? Well, sit relax and sip juice as I walk you down the food  four food lanes in  my country. Most of which you'll find, not only mouthwatering but satisfying. Red-red, a native delicacy in Ghana is prepared using beans which is boiled to broth and it's mostly garnished with red palm oil. This is one of the healthiest local delicacies that would make your tummy crave more. Due to the less spice additives, it's natural a meal and an ideal one for people on a diet and vegetarians alike. To have the real feel of red-red, be sure to have it with ripely fried plantain. Got you there right? Not done yet Next is... Waakye. Yeah I know you must have heard, read or tasted this dish. It's the most common and most delicious creativity of Ghana. The secret recipe to this sumptuous meal is just rice and red beans.  It originally came from the northern region but has been adopted by all. Though many have different ways of  prep
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Fishermen; Passion for Growth

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Walking through the town's of Jamestown one Saturday I catch a quick glimpse of the fisher folk. It keeps me wondering how they work with so much passion; with so much enthusiasm.  The jama "tsooboi" isn't lost to me when I step my feet at the sandy spot. The spot where it all begins . It's then that it strikes me " these people don't do this because they've been forced to in anyway. They here because of the passion within".  Without passion as a nation we are nothing.We are weak and vulnerable without it and our growth would be static. We all need to light out the fire of passion within us to make our country whole again. Be a fisher folk today and cause a change. I'm a fisher folk; what are you? I'm proud to be Ghanaian. For we are who we are due to our passion to grow. It would be nice to see yourself as a fisher folk for it would remind you of the very simple things that make living worth a while. I would entreat you, you and you to s
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My Kente; My Home

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Bonwire Kente, a traditionally woven cloth, has been the pride of Ghanaians from the early days of colonialism till date. Inspired by the spider and how it weaves it's web, the handy piece has made its way into being an intricate model of the heritage we so uphold. Each hand woven design tells it's story. From sadness, to laughter, from morals to love and friendship, we mostly express our deepest desires with the brand of Kente we pick for every occasion. Our African Men are not left out as they garnish themselves in deep coloured patterns of the fabric with women moving in for the lighter and less heavy shades.  One thing I've learnt to cherish about my fellow Ghanaians is how we love to wear this cloth to prove our loyalty to our country in every respect. The desire to bring out our history for the world to gasp at is just mesmerizing to state the least. It is without a pinch of doubt that the new era has paved way for new sewn designs to perfectly beautify the Ghanaian w
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A Land To Remember.

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Walking down the streets of OSU, I smile. About everything as a matter of factly. This is just a part of the country I so Cherish-Ghana.  The land of gold, honesty, love and so much hospitality. The stands overcolored with our traditional kente is on its own, a site to behold. What would happen if these goodies and more where no more? How would our future be safeguarfed?I try not to think of the adverse as it gets me sick to the stomach.  Do you know we can grow? Do you believe we can be the talk of Africa?  Well I believe. You should too. I quite recall an encounter I had that almost got me in a pool of frustration. It took the help of my fellow Ghanaian, to get me back on my feet. It's not for nothing that we hospitable. It's not for nothing that we care. It's because that's what makes us who we are. It's what makes the land , that to remember. There is so much good here to explore. Do much love to exhaust and so much peace to wallow in. Let's keep it for it i
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