At that time Dankyera was chief among the Akan States that lie in the dense jungle of West Africa in the bend of the great rivers, between the haunted lakes and toppling crags, country of elephants and antelope, of porcupine and leopard, fertile land when the jungle is cleared, and with streams where the sand is thick with gold dust. The king of Dankyera was called Ntim Gyakari. He had...
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
IEA 2012 First Presidential Debate: Tamale
Posted on 18:06 by kumar
President John Mahama with CPP's Dr. Abu SakaraPresident John Mahama with his three co-debaters walking to the venue President & Mrs. Mahama welcoming Nana Addo and his wifePresident John Mahama with Nana AddoFirst Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama grabs the hands of Dr. Bawumia and walks with him to the venue for the debate Credit: (President Mahama...
Ghana Rising Hearts Papa Oppong
Posted on 17:13 by kumar
Duaba Serwa by Papa Oppong…..Duaba Serwa by Papa Oppong….. Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Ghana Rising’s new fashion crush goes by the name of Papa Oppong, and as you can observe from the above images, he’s a fashion illustrator and fashion designer, -and his fierce drawings are most definitely ones to watch-out-for… I really love Papa...
Ghana: Our Stories /Our History: The Servant who was Always Grumbling…
Posted on 16:45 by kumar
The King of Koumassi’s servant was a grumbler. Every day as he went to work on his small plantation he complained about the way he had to toil for a bare living. In fact the king was not a bad master to have. He knew his servant was always grumbling, but he also knew that he often sat in the shade in order to be comfortable while he thought of something else to grumble about. The life was...
Friday, 26 October 2012
Africa’s Economy Rising…..
Posted on 06:29 by kumar
The following is taken from The Independant...Title: 10 things you didn't know about Africa's economyBy: Susan Lund & Arend Van Wamelen / Date: Friday 07 September 2012 Africa is to add millions more to its labour force between 2010 and 2020, which should set the stage for dynamic growth. But capturing this potential will mean a change in development strategy...1....
Thursday, 25 October 2012
R2bees set to launch their own condom range….
Posted on 08:46 by kumar
According to Ghana Rising fave celebrity/showbiz reporter -Ameyah Debrah, hot rap outfit, R2bees (Refuse 2 be Broke) are set to launch their own range of condoms -and are presently awaiting, “approval from the Ghana Standards Board/Food and Drugs Board before they hit the market.”I hope that this launch is accompanied by professional 'safe sex' education and that the boys visit colle...
Afia Schwarzenegger’s [fabulous] Ghana flag shoes…
Posted on 07:59 by kumar
Photo courtesy of Ghana Music.com via: https://www.facebook.com/ghanamusicdotcomI know I shouldn’t love them, but Afia Schwarzenegger‘s Ghana flag platform court shoes are sooo wrong -they’re right.. -and she looks fabulous.… The thing is....I kind of don’t like the idea of wearing flags as shoes, but by keeping the rest of her garb simple (you can never go wrong with black) -the shoes...
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Ghana Rising Hearts Omenaa Mensah
Posted on 16:02 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Amma Omenaa Mensah is a Polish-Ghanaian weather girl/glamour model/socialite -and a mother of one based in Warsaw, Poland. A celebrated fashionista, Omenaa Mensah is a fixture in the frows (front-rows), best parties and Polish TV, she took part in their version of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ -and its seems that Poland’s fashion blogs, glossies...
Ghana Rising Hearts Clara Amfo
Posted on 06:53 by kumar
Clara Amfo with Spike LeeInterviewed the legendary director that is Spike Lee about his new Michael Jackson documentary 'Bad 25'. Go and watch his film, it's incredible!Clara Amfo with CassieInterviewed Cassie today, full interview on kissfmuk.com soon ! Clara Amfo with Tulisa at Wireless Interviewed @jessicabiel nice lady! Video is up at 3pm.Looking...
Music: "The Voice of Germany" winner Ivy Quainoo sings ‘Shake It Out’ with Florence And The Machine -[an uber wow moment]….
Posted on 05:16 by kumar
Break Away by Ivy Quainoo…..Richest Girl by Ivy Quainoo…..For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/IvyQuainooTo book Ivy Quainoo visit her agent at: http://www.celsius-mgmt.de/de/More InfoIvy Quainoo (born 1992 in Berlin) is a German singer. In February 2012, she won the first series of The Voice of Germany..Ivy Quainoo was born in Berlin,...
Monday, 22 October 2012
Nana Agyapong aka Nana Ghana stars in S/S 2012 7 for All Mankind Jeans ad
Posted on 17:15 by kumar
Episode 6 Spring 2012 -THE OLD DAYS directed by James Franco(Source: youtu.be)Credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YBSTgKwRSBU For more info about Artist/Model/ Performance artist Nana Agyapong visit: http://amnanaghanailoveearth.tumblr.com/http://www.youtube.com/user/nananomadicfilma...
Objects of Desire: Billboard bags by Trashy Bags.....
Posted on 17:10 by kumar
Out of the 60 Trashy Bags workers we have a small team who have become designers overnight. They are now regularly producing bags like the one you see here. Their designs and the quality of the workmanship is as good as can be found anywhere in the world. Each one is brilliant so please clap for Anas, Derrick, Oboy Sly, Anas, Kingsley, Kwame & Joseph. More about them in later postings.&nb...
A Must Read: The Tale of an Orphan; A Lesson to Learn by Richard Paa Kofi Botchwey…
Posted on 16:52 by kumar
Richard Paa Kofi Botchwey’s must read book about an orphan, -basically his life story has been described as inspirational, moving, thought-provoking and feted on Amazon as, “a book about life. How painful and beautiful it can be. It is a lesson teacher as well as a comforter. It is an encourager as well as a chastiser. It is a journey through a storm with a triumphant ending. It is...
Objects of Desire: Handbags and Clutches by Selina Beb
Posted on 16:44 by kumar
“Selina Beb is a Ghanaian fashion brand that specializes in quality handbags and clutch purses. The products are made with genuine leather & African fabrics.” Selina Beb For more info or to purchase one or more of the above bags visit: https://www.facebook.com/Selina...
The 2012 Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance Data Report (IIAG) has named Ghana as the 7th best governed country in Africa….
Posted on 11:53 by kumar
“Established in 2007, the IIAG is the most comprehensive collection of quantitative data that provides an annual assessment of governance performance in 52 African countries. Funded and led by an African institution, the IIAG provides a framework and tools for citizens, public authorities and partners to assess progress in governance.The 2012 IIAG compiles 88 indicators – taken from 23...
African Prestige Combs / Hair OrnamentsPeignes Africains - Afrikanische Haarkämme Afrikanische Haarkamm - Afrikanische Kamm Ashanti - Akan - Fante Ghana - West Africa Northern Ghana - Akan Prestige Comb Combs found in Northern Ghana tend to use geographic shapes after Islamic influence for two centuries. This...
Friday, 19 October 2012
Music: ‘State of Mind’ by Ric Yeboah
Posted on 15:47 by kumar
Track off the "Elements" E.P out soon.Produced, written & performed by Ric Yeboah. 2012.Who do you think you are,Who do you think she is,In the right state of mind,In the right state of mind.www.facebook.com/ricyeboahmusicTwitter: @ricyeboahSource: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWEjvYZLE3k Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: I’m loving this hauntingly beautiful piece...
Object of Desire: The ‘Ashanti Mirror’ from Tamara Magel
Posted on 15:41 by kumar
Price: Price: $3 487.50 Available From: http://www.tamaramagel.c...
Is Sister Deborah’s 'Uncle Obama' proving too controversial?
Posted on 15:30 by kumar
“It has nothing to do with the president, no and nothing to do with politics. I know he (Obama) is a cool person and I don’t expect him to get offended. But if he is offended in anyway, I do apologize. It’s not about him.” Deborah Vanessa Owusu-Bonsu aka Sister Deborah I’ve been blogging at Ghana Rising for just over three years -and most of you have worked out that ……what...
Pony Club Accra…
Posted on 14:05 by kumar
Fancy learning how to ride? Horse riding courses at the ‘Pony Club Accra’ have just started, -why not learn to ride in Ghana? For more info visit their FB page via: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pony-Club-Accra/145829675534...
Ernest Simons brings us ‘Ghana Fashion Week - Moet VIP Fashion & Champagne’
Posted on 13:52 by kumar
“An end to a brilliant start the designers and media come together to network relax and to look at more fashion. Villa Monticello Hotel was the venue which put on a fantastic array of entertainment & food we all was looked after like royalty. Job will done enjoy.” Ernest Simons To find out more about photographer Ernest Simons visit:http://www.ernestsimons.co.uk/http...
Betty Acquah -art to invest in…..
Posted on 13:20 by kumar
Bursting with colour, a whoosh of movement and brushstrokes to-live-for, the above works by Betty Acquah are sooo beautiful, -sooo vibrant you can feel their very life force -pulsating!!! Betty Acquah’s energetic art makes me want to open my own art gallery in Ghana -right now!!! A Gallery that can travel the world, moving from one chichi capital to another -so that...
Music: ‘Ship and The Globe’ by Kae Sun……
Posted on 11:58 by kumar
Working on a short sharp straight to the point piece about Ghana Fashion & Design Week (GFDW) and was about to suggest that they pick or create their own music for the various shows and I thought -why not look to music by the likes of Kae Sun (Lady Jay, King Ayisoba, Papa Ghana, new comer -Bola, Y’akoto, Anbuley et al)???So I thought I’d check out what he’s up to and low and behold -...
Jay Ghartey opens a school in Ghana……..
Posted on 11:42 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: The following inspiring news about the ever gorgeous Jay Ghartey building a school in Ghana is taken from Ghana Showbiz Blog -and makes for fab reading. Ghana Rising would like to take this opportunity to say a big well done to Jay Ghartey -and pray God’s Blessings into this wonderful venture. I’m truly inspired….Singer Jay Ghartey To Build Scho...
History: Sika……..
Posted on 09:35 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Sometimes I read stuff about Ghana (???) and I don’t recognise it!!!!! The following makes for interesting reading!!!!! Title: A partial history of hard money in GhanaDated: Thursday, August 5, 2010 By Micky Man When you travel through Ghana, one feature that leaps out at you is the pile of concrete (actually sandcrete) blocks piled up on people's proper...
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Blue Sky Lodge: AfriKids Charity is set to brings tourists to northern Ghana in 2013 and Ghana Rising blog can’t wait….
Posted on 13:53 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: As regular readers of Ghana Rising will attest, I have a real soft spot for northern Ghana -and see its prosperity/development -as one of the major solutions/answers to Ghana’s myriad of problems.. So the following taken from the telegraph is some of the best news I’ve heard -for some time!!!!! Ghana Rising blog is beyond excited….and feels that this venture will...
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
GFDW: Afua Hirsch’s views regarding the models at Ghana Fashion & Design Week……
Posted on 17:18 by kumar
Title: Trend for slim fashion models only skin deep in GhanaSkinniness is increasingly common on the catwalks of west Africa, but on the street it is seen as unattractive and even tabooYou didn't have to have tickets to Ghana fashion and design week (GFDW) to get a sense that something was afoot at Accra's most showy venue, the Mövenpick hotel.In the lobby on the morning the event was...
Ebenut Ghana Limited -offering the best in healthy snacks
Posted on 16:10 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: dried coconuts, pineapples and peaches -to name a few, Ebenut Ghana Limited offers the very best in fresh, healthy snacks -and we at Ghana Rising approve paaaaaaaaaaaa…. For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/ebenut More Info: Ebenut Ghana Limited is a food processing company specializing in the production of dried tropical...
Diary: Bethann Hardison’s of Vogue Black brings us her second day of GFDW (Ghana Fashion & Design Week)…….
Posted on 15:46 by kumar
Today Oct 6th my day started at 11am. I was asked to join a panel to discuss "fashion today". There were a couple of presentations prior to our panel. One was on Ethical Fashion and environmental opportunities, the economy and re-branding of Africa. This is what editor in chief Franca Sozzani is also doing, helping to develop ethical fashion on the continent. Jacqueline S...
Actors Peter Mensah and Akosua Busia star with Bruce Willis & Monica Bellucci in "Tears of the Sun"……
Posted on 15:03 by kumar
I’m thinking…. Why didn’t I know about this film???? For more info visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tears_of_the_...
Ghana Rising Says Congratulations to Daryl Rita Osekreh and Ohemma Shadders….
Posted on 14:20 by kumar
There -its out of the bag….. Its official … Uber fashion icon Bethann Hardison has credited Ghana Rising fave, Daryl Rita Osekreh (http://liivemuse.com/) as the petit but mighty lady behind GFDW (Ghana Fashion & Design Week) and she’s right but I felt it only right to mention Ohemma Shadders -the fabulous Afro-Goddess...
Architecture: Haute House by Incept Ltd shot by Steve Ababio…………
Posted on 13:39 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: We’ve all seen them haven’t we? What can only be described as the house equivalent of meringue wedding dresses!!! All 80’s Dallas style tacky homes that line ‘those’ gated community homes of the newly rich of Accra, Ghana!!! So fix your peepers on the above not-the-usual-suspect- house-of-Accra!!!! How fabulous is this yummy property -taken by beloved Ac...
Ghana Rising Blog recommends ‘Hortserve Landscapes Consult’ in Accra -as the first point of call for all those wanting a luxurious wedding in Ghana…
Posted on 11:37 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Another must-patronize service in Accra Ghana with regards to high-end weddings... Yep.. I’m still collating much coveted info about HIGH-END wedding services providers -and I just had to share Hortserve Landscapes ConsultWith you.. Think elegant, knowledgeable, exquisite team offering real fresh flowers meets, -eye for...
Monday, 8 October 2012
Diary: Bethann Hardison’s of Vogue Black brings us her first day of GFDW (Ghana Fashion & Design Week)…….
Posted on 06:31 by kumar
I arrived to Ghana today Oct 5th for the first time, to witness and report on the 1st Fashion Design event conceived and produced by Daryl Osekreh and the team. Don't assume, because Daryl is a petite determined woman.Coming to Africa is quite a journey and leaving NYC through London and finally arriving Ghana, the city of Accra, is a trek but worth the adventure. The fashion show and...
Saturday, 6 October 2012
Day One; Bethann Hardison is spotted in the front row of GFDW (Ghana Fashion & Design Week)….
Posted on 08:31 by kumar
Former model, activist and uber fash insider, Bethann Hardison in Accra, Ghana being interviewed by Ivy Prosper (http://www.styleandcultureblog.com/ )…..fabulous …The ever beautiful -model Soraya khalil backstage at GFDW….Ghana Rising fave, -make-up artist du jour, Claire De-Graft (centre) at work backstage at GFDW…Credit: The above photos were taken...
Friday, 5 October 2012
Its on ….Ghana Fashion and Design Week is happening right now....…
Posted on 13:43 by kumar
Love AprilPaulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Wow... things are truly heating up in Ghana… The first show has just kicked off…featuring Love April (above) -and is, I was told -buzzing…Rebekah OpuniThen it was Rebekah Opuni -and the photos below are just a few of the delectable pieces from her collection.. I'm told the room is packed and the crowd look the part -hot!!!…. If...
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Luxe Interiors: Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City – Accra …Opening in 2013
Posted on 08:23 by kumar
“The Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City will feature 269 rooms including 22 luxury suites and 2 presidential suites. The hotel will offer two restaurants, a lobby café with outside seating, a cocktail bar & Lounge, and 6000 sqm of shopping facilities, as well as a 3000 sqm Resense Spa with 10 treatment rooms, a beauty parlour and Fitness Center, a 25 meter outdoor swimming p...
Monday, 1 October 2012
Luxe Interiors: Presenting Nina Barnieh-Blair’s NB Designs…..
Posted on 12:31 by kumar
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Uber interior designer, Nina Barnieh-Blair is new to Ghana Rising’s radar but we are already fans… At the very top of her game in the super competitive world of high-end interior designing, Nina Barnieh-Blair’s knowledge and eye for detail is evident in the beautiful photos that make up her professional portfolio… From sleek minimalism to...
Fashion’s Next Big Thing: Afiya Bennett
Posted on 09:27 by kumar
I first read about uber beautiful model new comer, Afiya Bennett on Noelle Bonner’s fab blog -Fashion Fixation at:http://www.fashionfixxation.com/ -and had to find out more. At the time there was very little info -but fast forward a couple of months and there’s a real buzz about this young model and Ghana Rising is predicting that Afiya Bennett is fashion next big...
Food: Jollof Pot is now at The Africa Centre in Covent Garden, London….
Posted on 09:02 by kumar
“We are pleased to announce that we will be catering in Ghana for Christmas 2012, -for the Ghanaian Wedding season. Please contact us if you would like further details." Jollof PotRemember way back ….when I was working on a high-end wedding guide for those wanting luxurious weddings in Accra? Well I’m still working on it and it could well be a book -when...
Woodin Fashion is now at Accra Mall….
Posted on 06:14 by kumar
Woodin Fashion launched over the weekend with a flash mob of Azonto dancers, celebrity ambassadors comprising: Ama K Abebrese, Dj Black, TV presenter Caroline Sampson and rapper and Ghana Rising fave, M.anifest … I’m loving Woodin Fashion’s marketing strategies. Their in-your-face….somewhat gorilla tactics -are fabulously right-on, joyous and a wonderful way to let...
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