Smart City of the Day: Ghana is embarking on a $10 billion technology project they’re calling “Hope City.” The goal is to invest in technology that will help turn Ghana into “a knowledge-society and an active player in the global economy” within the next three years. More here.
So disappointed in all the posts tagged #ghana on tumblr. If I see another post talking about One Direction and how sad they are about the poor children in Ghana, I’m going to scream. Stop feeling sorry for Ghanaians. Ghana is an amazing country with lots of healthy, happy people. Stop showing children dying and feeling sorry for Ghanaians. Ghanaians are proud people who don’t want your pity, rather they want to be treated with respect.
Ghanaian graphic designer Kojo Owusu-Kusi uses an interesting blend of pop-culture and humor that sets his t-shirt line (Citizins) apart from the rest. This same combination along with an underlying presence of his West African roots makes his paintings equally extraordinary. Being born in Ghana and raised in London and Virginia adds to Kusi’s diverse cultural background and contributes greatly to his artwork. With daring pieces his bold concepts offer an interesting perception of popular cultural themes while still leaving much to the imagination.
Rise Africa had the chance to ask Kojo Owusi-Kusi a few questions…
Originating in Ghana, the Azonto dance craze has practically swept the West African coast. Cameroonian trio, Legacy shares their spin on the popular style in a comic video for “Cameroon Azonto”
Station Road, Accra, looking north towards Tsawan. Accra, the capital town of the Gold Coast, is the home of 150,000 people. The town is developing fast.