Mixed bag – Keni Ribeiro

The rock, the hard place and the slippery slope

Ghanaians should be able to thrive in the land of their birth. That is not an unrealistic desire.

Costly Silence

In Kwame Nkrumah’s Ghana of 2023, silence comes at a cost.

I for lef Ghana: the case of evaporating patriotism

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 proudContinue reading “I for lef Ghana: the case of evaporating patriotism”

Love me fiercely: The Men’s Version

My good friend Mandela wrote the male version of Love me fiercely and even though I am not a guy, I suspect that he has hit the nail on the head. (Guys, am I right?) We have the most random of conversations based on his whatsapp status and he just seemed like the right person forContinue reading “Love me fiercely: The Men’s Version”

Uber-who?

We all know how much I enjoy trotro rides. I have even learnt how to climb a troski in heels and a pencil skirt, but ever since I ripped the back of my dress getting into a 207, I vowed not to sit in a troski unless I absolutely had to. Enter Uber. Cheaper ratesContinue reading “Uber-who?”

Bayerɛnomics

Ever bought fried yam? You can probably relate! 😉

Love me fiercely

Love me fiercely. Love me boldly. Surprise me with hausa koko at work. Fight for the last piece of soft wele when you buy me waakye from Auntie Adiza, just because you know my heart will smile when my teeth sink in with ease. Cover me with a blanket and kiss my forehead even thoughContinue reading “Love me fiercely”

30 before 30

This is a list of things I hope to do by the time I am thirty. It is more like a wishful thinking list. They are not in order of importance, just in order of what came to mind first. These lists are exciting to make and as always, I don’t know if I willContinue reading “30 before 30”