I remember some time back, visiting a friend in Belgium who had just returned from Ghana -and whilst recounting her travels of back home, she mentioned an incident that got me worried… Staying with some relative (not her immediate family oOo) in a village just outside of Sunyani in Brong-Ahafo Region -she was awoken by a little boy, a distant family member -who was moving up and down on her...
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Fashion: The House of Osei-Tutu
Posted on 18:52 by kumar
"The House of Osei-Tutu is an exclusive, luxury fashion house specialising in contemporary couture, attire and accessories for men." The House of Osei-Tutu Jerry Osei-Tutu’s menswear label, The House of Osei-Tutu is new to Ghana Rising! I don’t know much about Jerry but I love his somewhat provocative style and verve… His designs are elegant, grown up and sexy with a something,...
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Ghanaian Fashion designers /celebrities and fashionista at the 2012 Arise Magazine Fashion Week…..
Posted on 11:08 by kumar
Photo credit: Sefa NkansaPaulina Opoku-Gyimah says: I applaud this year’s Arise Magazine Fashion Week 2012 -and from the little I’ve heard, -it was fabulous and professional bar a couple of days that didn‘t happen. I’m very proud of the organizers behind this colossal event. Truly, its not easy to have the worlds gaze on you when you have to deal with events of this magnitude on...
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Music: Eazzy
Posted on 07:12 by kumar
Something’s going on with Eazzy -right??? Honestly.... Eazzy’s one of the many Ghanaian celebrities I never look at -but since she cut her hair (ok.. took out La weave) she’s really upped her game and is looking better. The above clip comes courtesy of 4Style TV -and features songstress Eazzy, -who was voted ‘best dressed female of the night‘ at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2012 Launch...
Music: Why is Sarkodie, Africa’s best rapper still indie?…..
Posted on 07:08 by kumar
Am I the only one who thought fab uber talented rapper, Sarkodie was signed to Akon's -Konvict record label? Its appears Senegalese music guru Akon is still watching Sarkodie from the sidelines even though he’s most definitely endorses him??? I’m surprised paaaaaaaaa ….. really, how can Africa’s hottest rapper still be unsigned?? Sarkodie’ HOT, ready to go international and already has fans...
Monday, 26 March 2012
Marvels’ mini golf club's a hit with the kids……
Posted on 17:06 by kumar
On your next visit to Ghana why not play a round of mini golf with the kids at Marvels’s mini golf club located in Dzorwulu, Accra. The children will have a ball at this 18-hole course -and afterwards, the whole family can head to Marvels’ Clubhouse for great food including: rice & chicken, burgers, hot dogs and French fries; and then enjoy a host of yummy treats and...
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Sterling Place
Posted on 17:47 by kumar
Heading back home to Ghana to get married this year (don’t act like you didn’t know Accra’s the wedding destination du jour)? Check out Sterling Place located at, “Teshie Nungua, ten minutes off first junction taxi rank right opposite world miracle church, Box 1033 T.N.E Accra Ghana” ...for confetti and pretty bags/boxes for all those wedding keepsakes/mementos. If you’re af...
The Spirit: ‘Gye No Di’ by John Angoh
Posted on 17:42 by kumar
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk95itK6Uhk...
Accra’s ever changing fabulous skyline by Onefotos
Posted on 16:28 by kumar
I'm loving this photograph of Accra’s ever changing fabulous skyline by Onefotos“OneFotos is a photography company that aims to give you the opportunity to relive your past events through pictures. We cover your events in great detail with the best equipment, freezing the best moments all thier digital splendor. OneFotos offers tailor made services to suit every need and want, we tend...
Ghana Rising Hearts lady Jay… (the hottest person in Ghana -right now)
Posted on 15:01 by kumar
The hair? Check. The make-up? Check. The dress? Check. Accessories? Check. The whole look just blows me away. Who designed this dress? Lady Jay is the face of designer Linda Amitibey Essandon‘s ‘BDI by Amitibey’ jewellery line…Photosentences from 1media Group on Vimeo.Filmed at Sytrus Book Store, Accra, Ghana..There’s something about Lady Jay...
What a Load of Pants……..
Posted on 14:10 by kumar
“Zimbabwe: if you were after a new pair of knickers, chances are you’d pop into M&S. But what if you had to visit a flea market to get your hands on your smalls? That’s the reality for many women in Zimbabwe, who the government believe are risking their health by buying hand-me-down briefs. So a new law has made it illegal to deal in any form of second-hand undergarment. “wearing used...
One To Watch: Nena Boateng, a fashion star on the make…
Posted on 14:03 by kumar
“I provide bespoke and made-to-measure ladies clothing for day, work, occasion and weekend wear….. My vision is to ensure that when you walk out in Nena Boateng outfit you will feel the most confident you have ever felt in your life.Whatever your shape or size, I'm an expert dressmaker, I will make a garment especially for you with my made-to-measure dressmaking service. Having...
Chocópain -Accra’s bakery of choice….
Posted on 13:51 by kumar
All the above photos are of/from Chocópain‘s Dzorwulu branchDid you know yummy French bakery and coffee shop, Chocopain has another branch in East Legon, Accra? Whilst their Dzorwulu branch, feted for scrumptious treats including: cupcakes, croissants, brioche, chocolate éclairs and to-live-for baguettes and fresh sandwiches et al is still a must visit, -word coming to me from ‘La...
Diva Delicious launches its first jewellery line….
Posted on 13:43 by kumar
Sandi Owusu the uber stylish designer behind the Diva Delicious handbag brand has just launched her first jewellery collection. A cornucopia of uber fabulous, bold statement pieces, -this must buy ‘Shoulder Jewellery’ collection will add pop and verve to any outfit. For more information visit: http://mydivadelicious.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Diva-Delicio...
Menaye Donkor: Redefining what it means to be a WAG -today…..
Posted on 07:42 by kumar
“I’d never judge anyone for spending £1’000 on a handbag, I know what that money can do for charity. For instance, £2’000 could pay for a teacher’s salary in Ghana for a whole year.” Menaye Donkor The ever gorgeous Menaye Donkor was featured in ‘Britain’s best selling fashion weekly’, Look magazine in a fabulous piece about independent, successful WAGs who are redefining what it...
Ghanaian Aspirations…………………
Posted on 07:32 by kumar
"Ghana: Did you know that Ghana is one of the only countries where the number of female entrepreneurs is higher than that of men? It turns out that Ghanaian women are also more savings-conscious than we Brits with new research revealing that women in the west African county are far more likely to save money, with 94% of them putting some aside each month compared to just 55% of women...
Kwaku Ofosu Asare talks to The Voice newspaper (March 15-21, 2012)
Posted on 07:26 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimahs: At the time of writing about the death of Kwame Ofosu-Asare, 17, I had no idea he was the son of much loved, prominent Ghanaian TV sports presenter, Kwaku Ofosu Asare, -so you can imagine a week later then this truth transpired??? Honestly, I still can’t shake-off this terrible crime and like you, I’m still lifting up the Ofosu Asare family in prayer. The following...
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Tourism: Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra is bringing luxury travellers to Ghana….
Posted on 07:51 by kumar
Title: The Passionate Touch of Swiss in Accra, Movenpick Hotel and Resorts by Anam Perzada While Accra is known best for its African safaris and rising peaks, it is also home to some of the most luxurious and contemporary hotels where the city’s hospitality shines with an added touch of modernity and sophistication. If you’re booking business class flights to Accra for a corporate tour or...
Tourism: Why not take a trip on Lake Volta with ‘The World Love Foundation’ on your next visit to Ghana…........
Posted on 05:27 by kumar
2009 http://www.theworldlovefoundation.org/: One of the best ways to cross the country of Ghana is on the Yapei Queen. The cargo ship is the main artery connecting remote villages that are otherwise isolated from the rest of Ghana on the shores of Lake Volta. It leaves on Monday afternoon and arrives late Tuesday evening in the town of Yeji. It was one of the most interesting parts of our...
Monday, 19 March 2012
Tourism: Krobo beads, bringing tourists to Ghana…
Posted on 04:49 by kumar
Title: Krobo beads – attracting tourists to Ghana By: Kofi AkpabliJust like diamonds in Western culture, beads are a Krobo girl’s best friend. Throughout her life, custom requires that a Krobo woman’s waist be adorned with the pretty little gems. But more than that, beads from the area have appealed to people of different backgrounds. Today, the loveliness of the native pearls has shone beyond...
Saturday, 17 March 2012
***I’m speechless for once. This is an incredibly moving/inspiring film and I plan to follow suit. A big thanks and God Bless to; Ghana Rising fave D Black, his Black Avenue Muzik label and ‘Operation Happy Child’ for this donation,-may it inspire other public personas to follow suit…..More info: Ghanaian Rapper D-Black and his Black Avenue Muzik label with support from Operation Happy...
'Twists & Locs' Hair Salon
Posted on 21:49 by kumar
Twists, cornrows, locks-ing, plaiting and much more -if this is your hairstyle of choice and you’re in Ghana -head to the Twists & Locs Salon, located just off the Nyanbi junction in Osu, Accra Ghana. Twists & Locs Salon is more than just a trendy hairdressers that specialises in natural hair, they also offer support to the growing band of uber stylish natural h...
Happy Mothers Day……
Posted on 21:19 by kumar
Credit: ‘Sweet Mother’ by the late great Cameroonian/Nigerian singer, Prince Nico Mbarga Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mecNrIa...
Business News: rLG Communications Limited is set to list on the GSE
Posted on 21:16 by kumar
rLG Communications Limited, a local trailblazer in the mobile telecommunications industry, has noted that though it intends to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) by June this year, it will not solicit a pesewa from any investor until such a time when it is appropriate to do so.Speaking to CITY & BUSINESS in an interview recently, Roland Agambire, Group Chairman of rLG Communications...
Objects of Desire: Statement Necklaces by Tet Glass Beads
Posted on 18:46 by kumar
“Tet Glass Beads is the first Ghanaian traditional glass beads manufacturing industry in Accra. The proprietor and director of the company, Mr. Abraham Tetteh, hails from Odumasi Krobo in the Manya districts of the Eastern Region of Ghana.Traditional beads production is the culture of people of Odumasi and for Mr. Tetteh it is a family tradition he hopes to...
I’m loving La Maison du Chocolat’s Akosombo Bar
Posted on 17:38 by kumar
This yummy dark chocolate made with cocoa beans from Ghana has a hint of roasted coffee and notes of spice -and makes for a lovely addition to your mothers day present or a treat for your next ‘me time’. Expertly made by the posh chocolate people at La Maison du Chocolat for, “chocolate connoisseurs everywhere who seek the warmth of Africa, piquant notes of roasted coffee in a robust...
Ghana Rising Hearts Una Momolu
Posted on 10:13 by kumar
Born in Ghana, based in Canada and I believe is of Liberian or partly of Liberian descent, the gorgeous Una Momolu - a high fashion model is uber new to our radar. Beautiful with an incredible body of work, Una Momolu truly has what it takes -and I see a very bright future for her… For more info or to book Ms Momolu visit: http://www.modelmayhem.com/1124470*Credit all the...
Nana Akufo-Addo -Ghana’s presidential candidate on the BBC’s HARDTalk…
Posted on 09:10 by kumar
I love HARDtalk, it’s a very grown up show!!! Intelligent, transparent and demanding -HARDtalk takes no prisoners and dares to asks the questions we all want to know and most politicians dread. Plus, it recognises and exposes *excrement* in its wake. The Nana Akufo-Addo interview -as its now known, is a real eye opener -and continues to grip -Ghana, with many still expressing their views...
Next Big Thing: Vic Mensa
Posted on 04:22 by kumar
Vic Mensa is uber new to my radar and I think he’s fabulous and pray big ‘things’ for him. Of Ghanaian decent, this Chicago native is most definitely the one watch… For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vic-Mensa/160797780603...
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Ghana Rising’s The Most Stylish Men of Ghanaian Origin 2012
Posted on 07:40 by kumar
1Joshua Kissi -Fashion Icon & Connoisseur /Blogger/ Designer (http://streetetiquette.com/)2Justin Akomiah -Founder / Editor-in-Chief of Pickmix magazine (http://pickmixmagazine.com/)3Manifest -Musician (http://www.manifestmc.com/) 4Kwame D Brimpong -Photographer / Stylist (http://www.kwamedwumahbrimpong.com/ & http...
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Tuesday, 13 March 2012
A Ghanaian Hero: James Kofi Annan is setting captive children free at Challenging Heights…..
Posted on 20:26 by kumar
James Kofi AnnanSchool office and upstairs classroomsKG and Nursery clasroomsE-mail chproject500@gmail.com if you'd like to know more about sponsoring us or one of our friends!Football time is by far the favourite time of the day!Our seamstress Auntie Rose busily sewing uniforms for new students!This little guy will have his Challenging Heights uniform very...
Wow -Nana Ama McBrown gets fashion fierce!!!
Posted on 14:03 by kumar
I try to never look at Ghanaian actresses!!! The OTT horse hair, the tooo light-for-ya-complexion foundation, the polyester/acrylic stretch red carpet dresses, the wannabe-faux leather shoes from Primark (or Primani as its called in Ghana), the large plastic faux designer handbags and the whole red face/black hands and feet look -is soooo off putting!! Restraint is not in their vocabulary...
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Words of Wisdom: Kofi Annan
Posted on 05:29 by kumar
LessonsBorn into a prominent family in Ghana, Kofi Annan was able to study in the United States at Macalester College in Minnesota, where he appeared in the yearbook in the early 1960's, above. In recalling his first year at the northern school, Annan remembers resisting the idea of earmuffs, "until one day," he says, "my ears nearly froze. So I went and bought the biggest pair I could f...
Wanlov goes commando on the ‘Delay’ Show… and gets Ghana’s Chattering classes -Chatting
Posted on 05:14 by kumar
There are some ‘Ghanaian’ websites I try to never visit ….and http://ghanaleak.net/ is one of them. Its not personal, as I sooo don’t know the people behind it, only that, I’ve got to a place in my life where I only want to celebrate beauty, think nice thoughts and be as good as possible -and I find that gossip erodes this -somewhat!!! Well I had to visit Ghana Leak as its got Ghana’s...
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Celebrating the late great Jamaican Culturalist/Historian/Singer/Poet/Activist Dr. Louise Bennett Coverley aka Ms. Lou…..
Posted on 02:01 by kumar
“Miss Lou -- Dr. Louise Bennett Coverley has made a distinguished contribution to the development of Arts and Culture in both in Jamaica and the Caribbean region at large. Through her skillfully penned prose in Jamaican patois, Miss Lou has been able to raise the folk dialect to an art level now accepted and appreciated by all Jamaicans.” BajanBloom via Youtube “Jamaica's Dr. Louise...
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Trends: Ghanaian Fashionistas et al do Blunt Bangs….2012
Posted on 12:44 by kumar
Perfection…………Perfect blunt bangs are long, modern and show-stopping-ly fabulous -a la Jane Birkin. Benedicta Tweneboa-Kodua aka Nana [Model] Former M-net Face of Africa contestant, Benedicta Tweneboa-Kodua now known by her professional modelling name -Nana, is one of my favourite looks -here. Her hair looks healthy and natural (it could well be her own -with some weave at the...
Monday, 5 March 2012
The Fanti People/Culture of Ghana between 1885-1910.………….
Posted on 06:41 by kumar
Cape Coast fashionista Original caption reads "One style of hairdressing."Cape Coast fashionista1Original caption reads "Another style."Cape Coast fashionistas Twin Princesses Prince of MankessimOriginal caption reads "Twin daughters of the Prince of Mankessim"Cape Coast Fanti WomenGroup portrait of three African women. The two seated hold umbrellas.Cape Coast wo...
Sunday, 4 March 2012
All things are Possible with Simone Bresi-Ando
Posted on 13:11 by kumar
"A trailblazing panel of British women of colour shared their life stories with an attentive, eager to learn, engaged and positive audience for the second; I'mPOSSIBLE conversation on February 8 at Pearson's London head quarters. Hosted by ITN newsreader; Charlene White; panellists:- Margaret Casely-Hayford, company secretary and chief legal head of Waitrose & John Lewis- Michelle Ga...
R.I.P kwame Ofosu Asare
Posted on 09:09 by kumar
One of the boys stabbed to death in [Brixton], south London in the borough of Lambeth has been named as kwame Ofosu Asare…………..What is going on? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Who done this? Who is he? How old is he? Who are his parents? What school does he go to? How was he doing in school? How does he treat his parents? Do they...
The Sunshine City Project ….Looks set to put Ghana's second city, Kumasi on the map…
Posted on 07:39 by kumar
Apart from Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, his beautiful wife -Lady Julia , the Kumasi Royal golf club & Race Course, the ability to commission a goldsmith to make you -your very own gold ring or chain, its Kente clothe weavers and some of Kumasi’s rich history -I don’t really much about the businesses or personas based there. I do know that like my son’s father, many are now choosing to...
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