“A broom is drearily sweeping up the broken pieces of yesterday’s life” – Jimi Hendrix I have a very discordant voice when it comes to singing. In other words, I’m not a good singer. Neither can I claim to be a good dancer. I dance so clumsily that I always feel discouraged to step onto … Read more
“A broom is drearily sweeping up the broken pieces of yesterday’s life” – Jimi Hendrix I have a very discordant voice when it comes to singing. In other words, I’m not a good singer. Neither can I claim to be a good dancer. I dance so clumsily that I always feel discouraged to step onto … Read more
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it –always”—Mahatma Gandhi. At long last, the electoral battle has ended and sooner than … Read more
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in” – Greek Proverb I had the occasion to share a dream I had with you in this very column. I’ve since had the same dream twice. My hunch tells me having the same dream three times is … Read more
“By the time the fool learns the game, the players have dispersed” – African Proverb. We thank the Bearded Old Man above for making it possible for us to witness the beginning of yet another week. It is a little above two weeks to the day of reckoning for Mr Ogwanfunu and his arrogant greedy … Read more
“Never judge someone by the way he looks or a book by the way it’s covered; for inside those pages, there’s a lot to be discovered”– Stephen Cosgrove. Americans voted last week. From the reactions of many across the globe, one could tell the unexpected had happened. Indeed, the choice of Mr Donald Trump as … Read more
“The fight against corruption should start with an incorruptible president. I have said so before and will repeat it today. I can assure you in all humility that I’m not, have never been and will never be corrupt”—Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. I have heard it said that we live in a funny world. I’ve also … Read more
“You can’t blame anyone else, …, no one but yourself. You have to make your own choices and live every agonizing day with consequences of those choices” — Max Brooks. I’m a Muslim, and a very staunch one at that. I believe in the oneness of Allah and His omniscience. I also believe in “qadr” … Read more
My father is late. He never left me and my siblings any property but I still hold him in high esteem. I regard him as one of the best fathers anyone could ever have because he raised me well. The kind of upbringing I had wouldn’t make me stoop low to collect bribe, even if … Read more
My father is late. He never left me and my siblings any property but I still hold him in high esteem. I regard him as one of the best fathers anyone could ever have because he raised me well. The kind of upbringing I had wouldn’t make me stoop low to collect bribe, even if … Read more
There is an Akan proverb which literally translates, “If nakedness says it would give you clothing, just look at its name.” How profoundly true! “Kwatrekwa” is the Akan word for nakedness. I’ve decided to label the recently launched manifesto by the ruling Zu-za “Kwatrekwa manifesto” because the document is full of phantom ideas and promises. … Read more
I did not believe my ears when I first heard the news. I did not know whether to laugh, cry, scream or hold my tongue. I just didn’t know what to do. “He is finally letting his attack dogs out,” I managed to say. The song that immediately came to mind was the hit by … Read more