Patriotism has left the blood streams of Ghanaians. Everyday on social media, at least five people on my feed type the words ‘I for lef Ghana’ (pidgin for I have to leave Ghana), simply because they don’t see a promising future here. There is very little to believe in, to hope for, to be proud of. In 1994, my father booked a ticket from Germany … Continue reading I for lef Ghana: the case of evaporating patriotism
Think MOMO charges, insensitive family members, zero enjoyment and japa plans. Continue reading #7daysofXmas 7: Muted Cedi
‘You, it’s okay. I will wear the blue nose mask everyone wears like that. It won’t cost me more than 10 cedis. It is not like this customized nose mask has the breath of life in it.’ Continue reading Akosua Rona 6: Vogue And Vibes
Ei, no be small be fruitful and multiply! Nana Addo said you should stay home and practise social distancing. You chose to go out of town to make a pandemic baby. Continue reading Akosua Rona 5: Pandemic Baby
‘Chale, I am tired. Everybody is going live on IG. Unnecessary fights on Twitter. Everyone is organizing post-COVID strategy webinars. Bro, we all don’t know what will happen post COVID.’ Continue reading Akosua Rona 4: Frontline Kpakpakpa
Mama had them drinking some cleansing juice that smelt like a potion from a fetish priest in those Nollywood movies. Only God would know when WhatsApp got a medical degree. Continue reading Akosua Rona 3: Dr Whatsapp
Of terrorist 4 year olds, internet funerals, Corona money and the end times! Episode 2 of the Covid-19 story series. Continue reading Akosua Rona 2: Fellow Ghanaians
Ei! You are going to do your panic buying at Koala? See eh, the Ghana, ebi two oo! The Better Ghana agenda is working for her! Continue reading Akosua Rona: Week 0
For some people, Christmas isn’t ‘the season to be jolly’. Continue reading #7daysofXmas 6: Grinch
This is my attempt to break out of this terrible case of writer’s block. I have Antony Can-Tamakloe (@afadjato) and Kojo Cue’s album ‘For My Brothers’ to thank for the inspiration to write this story. For everyone who has had to stay at home a little too long, waiting for a job offer, I see you. Otu picked up his phone to call Sarah. The … Continue reading Same Old, Same Old
Greetings from Room 1045 land 😃 One of you actually sent me a whole blogpost full of break up lines for Joan! 😂 (I should just add that to the 1000 reasons why I love you guys! Best best readers in the entire universe! 💜) Also, welcome to all our newbies and returning visitors 😃. Starting this Friday, we are going back to our #FollowerFriday … Continue reading Room 1045 Ep 13: Welcome back
The university never sleeps- from all night rehearsals to studies to clubbing to late night musings to just staying up because you can! #Room1045 returns with another episode! Continue reading Room 1045 Ep12: Night (K)night
I just had to write this one after all the different conversations I overheard today, regarding Valentine’s Day. Happy Valentine’s Day if you celebrate it, and never mind if you don’t. This is a story about love and life on Val’s Day in Accra! If you love Val’s day and you gnashed today, this story is pretty good consolation. Love always, Keni! ‘All I am … Continue reading V is for lovers
Eye clear! Pocket make dry. Regretting all bomber decisions. Will I do this again next year? Most definitely 😂 Continue reading 43rd January: #7daysofXmas 5
If you are familiar with Kenikodjo stories, you’d know that the story probably has next to nothing to do with actual cooking. Sorry if you came expecting to find recipes and video tutorials. 🤪 And since I am familiar with Kenikodjo readers, I should also probably stop writing short stories with cliffhangers because you guys always want an ending. What is the fun in that? … Continue reading Cooking Class 2
Keni Ribeiro 