Adinkra Symbols
From the stained glass windows of our bus, we could see that we were approaching a modest house-like structure surrounded…
Obroni in Kumasi
Obroni! Black American! American black boy! These are all of the names I received while walking through the Kumasi Market….
Kejetia Market
Sunday, July 17, 2016 Today we went to Kejetia Market, the second largest open air market in Africa. It has…
My First Published Ad
Thursday, July 14, 2016 At Innova DDB Ghana, I’ve been working with the creative team on the MTN account, one…
The Tro Tro
Monday, July 11, 2016 I’m almost halfway finished with my journey here in Ghana, and I can say with confidence…
Thinking About My Life
I get so frustrated thinking about the United States. With our current election and events that keep happening that are…
A Novice's Guide to Bartering
Since our arrival in Accra, Ghana, one of the most intriguing aspects of Ghanaian culture is the art of bartering….
Angel on the Tro Tro
The act of releasing a collared shirt from the confines of dress pants had never symbolized so much. A sign…
New Heights
It has been a blessing watching everyone step outside of their comfort zones. Being here invokes you to think differently…
Am I Twitter-Famous Yet?
Life as a StarrFM intern is nothing if not interesting! Every day is something completely new, but if I were…
Trip to Kumasi
We spent the weekend in Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana. The weekend ended up being a huge adventure….
Two Weeks in the Citi
Today marks the end of the second week of my internship at Citi FM. Although it has only been two…
Not All Difference is Created Equal
“Obruni! What are you doing?” I turn my head and wave, my peaceful lunchtime walk interrupted. This is not unusual;…
