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25yrs after completing secondary education at Achimota School in Ghana, some 1994 year-group students based in the Washington DC area of the United States (US) are gathering to celebrate and give back to their Alma Mater in a fundraising-gala. Known as the National Capital Area of the Old Achimotan Association (NCA-OAA), the group has been hosting annual fundraisers attracting old …

Sally Esinam Torpey, the designer behind the brand Oheemaa™, combines her rich sense of culture and heritage, along with inspiration from nature and her environment to produce simple, elegant, and sophisticated textiles and clothing for both men and women. Oheemaa™ is all about redefining African fashion. Sally has been a featured designer at the National Art Center of Ghana in …

Chike Ukaegbu, a 35-year-old Nigerian on June 28, 2018, said he wants to become the country’s youngest presidential candidate, taking advantage of a newly passed law reducing age limits for political office. “Chike Ukaegbu announced his candidacy for President of Nigeria – a country with over 60% of the population between the ages of 18 and 35,” his publicist said …

If you’ve heard the saying “you are never too little to make a difference” and shrugged it off, well Havana Chapman-Edwards is here to make sure you don’t do that again, ever, because she gives credence to that saying. Oh and she’s 7-Year-Old, loves reading, and is headed to Ghana in West Africa come this July. Plus she wants to be …

Washington, District of Columbia (DC) – The 3rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival was held in Washington, DC this on June 10th, 2018 and there was no shortage of good food and good vibes as over seven thousand patrons packed the Festival Lawn at RFK Stadium. The Festival was a great way to honor and celebrate June as Caribbean American …

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My name is Havana Chapman-Edwards and I am 7 years old.  I am raising money to buy books for other children who look like me! Reading is so important and I want to make sure everyone has the same opportunities to learn, grow, and change the world. Scholastic did a study this year that shows black and brown children have 37 fewer …

The first day of Eid al-Fitr is expected to fall on Friday, June 15, according to the International Astronomical Centre (IAC), in most Islamic countries including Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Kuwait and Qatar. The official announcement depends on the moon sighting, if the new moon can be seen on June 14, then the holy month of Ramadan will end on Thursday and Friday will …

Goal throws the spotlight on the mysterious investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, whose latest work has made him Ghana’s most favorite and controversial figure. Following the release of the explosive investigative documentary titled “Number 12” on Wednesday in Ghana, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has become the name on everyone’s lips. The video, which revealed various corruption and underhand activities of top …

D.K Boateng Memorial School envisions making a great impact in the lives of children in Ghana and West Africa at large, as a result, the educational institution designed for children from creche to first-grade has embarked on a fundraising effort to this effect. Their mission is to play a unique and major role in the landscape of educational services available …