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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

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