A sweet business idea from a fruit stand
Yesterday I went to buy some fruit not far from my house and something interesting happened. I didn’t in any way expect to get a business idea from a banana and pineapple transaction but it happened. I wanted a bit of a variety of fruits but after I asked about the prices I realized that […]
The illusion of full control
When I decided to start my business I had a problem I wanted to solve. I wanted to create a fast and simpler shopping experience for African fashion. The business would be one that solved all the issues around getting Afrocentric clothing and accessories. With my small business, I would control a lot of things. […]
Why I don’t put myself out there
One weekday I sat behind my desk to do some work in my room. I lowered my chair as I always do because good posture is important to me. My email inbox was nice and busy but one email stood out to me. It was a mail from a photo book company I usually use. […]
Read this if you are stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious
Several weeks ago I found myself in a rather dark place full of anxiety. Inflation and uncertainty were two things I saw everywhere I turned. The prices of everything were just going up in any way, shape, and form. Paying so much money for basic things like food and water was frustrating but the biggest […]
On the run 2
“What? How? Your boss Kevin?” I asked in disbelief. The washroom door opened and Kwesi stood close to me, hiding me from the person who didn’t even look in our direction. “We don’t have much time. Kevin had a party last night. You were supposedly there and some people are suspecting you. You have to […]
The Woman King Movie Review
The day I watched the trailer for the movie, The Woman King I had goosebumps. The story looked interesting, the characters were a good blend of familiar and unfamiliar faces and the fight scenes looked so cool! I left a mental note to definitely watch it soon after it was released. Interestingly enough I tweeted […]
The woes of a ‘soft’ leader in entrepreneurship
Being a leader comes with lots of responsibilities. Honestly, if you are a small business owner like me, the success of your business largely depends on how well you lead your team. It’s true that every employee’s actions are their own but good leaders have to know how to manage employees to get the best […]
The warm ambiance of Le Must restaurant
The first day I entered Le Must restaurant at Accra Mall I knew it was going to be an interesting day. The decor of that place sets the right mood. I find that when I go to inviting and warm spaces it improves my mood. Unlike most of the time, I visit restaurants this time […]
Drink the juice
Oranges are not my favourite fruit. I like them but they are often too hit and miss for me to take them seriously. Maybe oranges in other countries are better but Ghanaian oranges are definitely temperamental when it comes to sweetness. You just never know which orange will be sweet. Did I also mention that […]
It’s my birthday!
Today is my birthday and I had to pause and calculate to be sure of my age! Isn’t that crazy? I think I stayed doing this after my 32nd birthday. So many years have passed that it gets confusing. The interesting thing about this is that I’m not the only one. This topic of forgetting […]
My mobile phone addiction
Who else likes to escape reality with their phone on the internet? I mean it’s really easy. All you have to do is pick up your phone and go to Instagram, Facebook, or Whatsapp and just scroll, scroll, and scroll. Sometimes you lose track of time when you are on these platforms and end up […]
On the run
“Are you sure you don’t want to come over?” Kevin asked me. “I really need to sleep. I have to be up early tomorrow. I’m working at a breakfast event,” I replied. They were not very good reasons but honestly, I just wanted to leave his company. We were chatting in the lobby of the […]
To block or not to block
The past couple of weeks have been hard. I have been busy restructuring my business, making a lot of content, taking part in a business diagnostic program, and caring for sick little kids. My plate has definitely been full and this has changed my viewpoint on certain topics. One of these things is annoying people […]
My first trip to America
Everyone knows America is one of the top destinations to visit. And if we are being honest everyone wants to go to America, the land of the free! When I got an all-expense paid trip to America I almost couldn’t believe it. I was anxious and excited at the same time! How did I get […]
Entrepreneur down days
“Good morning,” I said to my assistant when he came to work. I was just about to have my breakfast so I told him I’d be right back. Something about the day felt nice. Maybe it was the leftover club sandwich I was about to eat or the fact that it was a bright and […]
Kazira
Kazira opened her eyes and turned to look at the time. It was 5:15 am. She sat up on her and slowly got off her bed trying not to wake up her dog, Carl who was next to her. He woke up anyway and she shrugged. “I don’t know why I even try. Your sensors […]
Young Entrepreneurs tax holiday in Ghana! (Updated!)
Some years ago I made a thread on Twitter about Government’s tax relief for young entrepreneurs. It got a whole lot of people interested. Some even said it was too good to be true but ladies and gentlemen I’m here to let you know that it’s very true and is easier than you think to […]
Bruno Tails
I couldn’t believe I was here already. This was much shorter than the other journey we made last time. I couldn’t wait to see Billy oh and I was getting hungry too. The trip was really boring and this time I had no one to talk to. I slept most of the time. Maybe that’s […]
The bed next to mine
The sound of talking woke me up. It came from the bed next to mine. The girl there was called Aku. She got more visitors than anyone else in our ward. Maybe it was because her case was the worst. I heard some nurses discuss her condition while she was asleep before. They said it […]
Don’t let go
I looked at the box one last time before I handed it over to Kevin. “I have to go. I wish you the best,” I said and walked away. I felt free and upset at the same time. I got into my car and drove off. I went to my favourite bar to have a […]
Scoliosis pain questions answered
Every now and then when I tell someone I have scoliosis they will respond with, “what’s that?” and follow it up with a lot of questions. I didn’t know much about the condition before my diagnosis. All I knew was that people with it had curved spines so it’s a medical condition where the patient’s […]
If you meet my boyfriend
If you meet my boyfriend If you meet my boyfriend tell him I tried I put up with so much and yet he still lied Every time he hurt me, a bit of me died So please, if you meet my boyfriend tell him I’m tired If you meet my boyfriend tell […]
The 3 tasks a day rule
I was lying in bed one morning staring at the ceiling, deep in thought. Like most mornings, I was trying to plan my day. I listened to a podcast the day before about how to be more productive. The trick was to decide to handle 3 main tasks in a day: the 3 task rule. […]