Singer Chris Brown Causes Moral Panic in Accra –Causing Charter House to Issues Statement appeasing Ghana’s Chattering Class…..

Paulina Opok-Gyimah says: Ghana’s ‘moral elite’ –its powerful but mostly hidden chattering
class has been set off again, --and this time its singer Chris Brown!!! Even
though Chris Brown’s performance at the Hope City Concert was said to be ‘smoking
hot’, --via their press officer Mrs Theresa Ayoade, Charter House, the outfit behind the concert has issued the following statement with regards

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“The surest way to keep people down is to educate the men
and neglect the women. If you educate a man you simply educate an individual,
but if you educate a woman, you educate a family.” 

Dr. James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey (1875 – 1927)

 

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Ghanaian Historical Figures: Nat Turner (A Coromantee Hero & Icon)

Nat Turner captured by Mr. Benjamin Phipps, a local farmer
Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nat_Turner_captured.jpg

Nathaniel "Nat" Turner (October 2, 1800 – November 11, 1831) was an American slave who led a slave rebellion in Virginia on August 21, 1831 that resulted in 60 white deaths and at least 100 black deaths. He gathered supporters in Southampton County, Virginia. Turner

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Coromantee : The Akan Warriors of the New World….

Asante map (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Asante_map.jpg)


Coromantee (derived from the name of the Ghanaian coastal town "Kormantse"), also called Coromantins, Coromanti or Kormantine was the English name given to Akan slaves from the Gold Coast or modern-day Ghana. The term Coromantee is now considered archaic as it simply refers to Akan people, and was primarily used in the

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Happy Ghana Independence Day...Folks….

Google.com.gh offered in: Hausa Akan Ewe Ga

Source: http://www.google.com.gh/

 


Our motherland Ghana is 56 today –Amen..


Have a fabulous Blessed day….


xxx



 

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Ghana Trade: A Must-visit for All Ghanaian Businesses and Individuals (and beyond) wanting to Buy Ghanaian or Promote their Businesses…

The West African Dimension Ltd on Ghana Trade (www.Twadconsultancy.Com)



 


Direct Link on Ghana Trade: http://ghanatrade.gov.gh/Banks-and-Financial-Services/the-west-african-dimension-ltd.html


 


 


FC Beauty Products on Ghana Trade (www.fcgroup.com.gh)





 
Direct Link on Ghana Trade: http://ghanatrade.gov.gh/Beauty-Cosmetics/fc-beauty-products.html


 


 


Gee AAY Designs

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A Must Visit Website: Ghana Microfinance website is a must-visit for all businesses looking for funding in Ghana….

The Following was taken from the Ghana Microfinance website...


 


Title: Explore online marketing – Haruna Iddrisu advises
MSMEs

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Haruna Iddrisu,
has said the Internet provides enormous opportunities for business,
particularly Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country to make
their products and services known to the global

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Fashion: Horseman Shoes to launch their 2013 Collection on 21st March 2013 at The African Regent hotel, Accra….

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: these delectable
brown leather tussle loafers by Horseman Shoes are my first ever Editor’s
Choice.. They are simply---a must have!!!





Our countdown continues... Its 19 more days to go; Horseman Shoes
2013 Collection Launch. 21st March at African Regent
Hotel... STEP IN & STEP OUT... Since we missed
out on yesterday here are 2 more samples from the collection

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Objects of Desire: Krachi Bowties

"Meet "Makkafui Ayimey" a post graduate in marketing management, a social media enthusiast and entrepreneur at heart. Makkafui has a thriving penchant for style and is one half of "KRACHI".
[Photo Credit: CHarlene Asare]

KRACHI - A Ghanaian contemporary men's lifestyle brand with a passion for bowties and pocket squares."











 



Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Out to give Ghana Rising

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Not to Be Missed: Chris Brown in Concert in Accra, Ghana on the 5th Match 2013 at the National Theatre……

 


Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Multiple Grammy award winner and all round Mr Rihanna, Chris
Brown is set to performance alongside leading local artists including: R2bees,
Efya, D Black, Samini and many more –in Accra for one night only on the 5th
Match 2013 at the National Theatre, even though the promotional flyers clearly
state that said event is due to take place at the Ohene Djan

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Art: Why not check out the “Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works by El Anatsui” at Brooklyn Museum?

El Anatsui (Ghanaian, b. 1944). Earth’s Skin, 2007. Aluminum and copper wire, 177 x 394 in. (449.6 x 1000.8 cm). Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Photo by Joe Levack, Courtesy of the Akron Art Museum




Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: El Anatsui’s first solo exhibition in NYC, it features over 30
of his work "in metal and wood that transform appropriated objects into

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Hair, Beauty & Wellbeing: Kenzo's Place - Men's Grooming and Beauty Salon Accra, Ghana….

Kenzo's Place is proving not only the first-point-of-call
for Accra’s stylish peacocks but a must visit for the capitals fashion girls
about town!!!


A unisex hair saloon, barbers, nail bar and spa, Kenzo's
Place is a firm favourite of Ghana’s fashionable celebrities including: songstress
Becca and her husband, Hip Hop Artiste Edem (who goes there of their famed manicure
and pedicures),

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Objects of Desire: The Braveheart Shoe Collection by Eiko

Made for that moment when you walk into the room,when you
want everyone to look past your outfit and down to those handmade bespoke
shoes...Eiko brings you its first of many more to come... Braveheart!



Allen Freshdaily Coleman in his purple velvets from the braveheart collection





Eiko is a Ghanaian shoe brand which produces custom
hand-made shoes for both the local and international

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Fashion: Denkyia

“Charisma Fashions at osu is fully stocked with Denkyi.
Make sure you get yours.” Denkyia


 


Denkyia’s custom-made handicrafts: shoe, handbags, clutches,
hats and fascinators are lovingly made in Ghana and are must-haves..

Denkyi bags are “available from Charisma Fashions at Osu
(2 buildings away from Arleccinos/the shell, going down towards Photoclub) or
at Charisma

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City & Architecture: Accra, Ghana by Charles Lawson

Airport City Accra, Ghana
by Charles Lawson aka Montage (https://www.facebook.com/MontageGh)




 

Villaggio Accra, Ghana by Charles Lawson aka Montage (https://www.facebook.com/MontageGh)




Fine dining at Holiday Inn Accra, Ghana by Charles Lawson aka Montage (https://www.facebook.com/MontageGh)




A view of Accra from From the Polo Grounds by Charles Lawson aka Montage (https://

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Fashion: ‘Atonokosi Handmades’ Jewellery

 



Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: ‘Atonokosi Handmades’ jewellery
and accessories brand doesn’t assert to be anything it’s not. It’s a fresh,
young funky cute jewellery line for young girls-about-town wanting something
different and fun. 


A unisex brand that also offers a bespoke service that
allows you to have the jewellery or accessories of your dreams to be made

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Beauty & Wellbeing: Dolcie Facial Clinic, Ghana

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Ever wondered what to buy a bride
who has everything or a bride that has very exacting taste? Why not book one of
Dolcie Owusua’s elegant, professional make-up and facial services or go one
step further--- and book one of the above Dolcie Facial Clinic’s make-up and
facial ‘bridal parties, for the bride and her bridesmaids, ---she will never
forget this yummy

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EITI Global Conference to take place in Sydney from 23-24 May 2013

“How does transparency lead to change on the ground?
Let's start the debate and continue at the EITI Global Conference in Sydney
2013. PS, registration is open and the event is free to attend Learn more: http://eiti.org/sydney2013" EITI


 


Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: I’m going to very honest, a
lot of what the EITI (The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative) stands
for and

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The Economist’s Must Read Special Report on Africa…..out now in print

Africa rising: A hopeful continent

African lives have already greatly improved over the past decade, says Oliver August. The next ten years will be even better

Dated: Mar 2nd 2013 




 

 

THREE STUDENTS ARE hunched over an iPad at a beach café on Senegal’s Cap-Vert peninsula, the westernmost tip of the world’s poorest continent. They are reading online news stories about Moldova, one

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Fashion: Doty Dzynes

 





“Doty D-zynes is a fashion brand created in Ghana aimed
at promoting Ghanaian goods.” Doty Dzynes


 


Sexy Skyscraper heels, Mary-Janes, flats, wedges et al --all
covered in delectable Ghanaian wax print cloth, what’s not to love?? For more call
Doty D-zynes on +233232999992, email: dotydzynes@rediffmail.com

 


 


Do LIKE their Facebook page via: https://www.facebook.com/

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Post Prosperity Preaching: New Condemnation Preaching Means It’s Time for Christians to Start Reading the Bible……for themselves…

Title: Ghana's celebrity preachers clash over prophecy of president's death...Rival pastors in unholy row over prediction of imminent disaster..

By Afua Hirsch Dated: 27-2-2013





Worshippers during a service at the Pure Fire Miracle Church in Accra, Ghana Photograph: Pius Utomi Ekepi/AFP

 


They prefer to be known for preaching about peace and loving thy neighbour, but Ghana's celebrity

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Ghana’s Lust for ‘Take Loan Now Pay Later’ –Must Stop for The Prosperity of Future Generations…

Title: $3bn Chinese loan to be disbursed soon – Iddrisu


Two billion dollars out of the $3 billion Chinese loan is yet to be disbursed. The amount will be used to establish Fishing Landing Beaches.Trade minister Haruna Iddrisu has told parliament that government is working on the disbursement of the remaining amount to be used for the intended purpose.“2 billion of the 3 billion Chinese

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