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We can be happy everyday, simply by choosing to behave in ways that can bring us happiness—by engaging in activities that psychologists have found to make us happy, daily. Happiness is that positive, good-feeling emotion we know and wish to … Continue reading Simple Ways to be Happy Everyday
The biggest news about Ghana’s energy crises this weekend is, perhaps, a beautiful open letter supposedly written by luscious actor Lydia Forson to President John Mahama. That letter is a really impressive work when assessed as a literary text. That letter is massively engaging readers’ attention and drawing comments, tweets and retweets for many reasons. I’ve read it; first on Myjoyonline.com on Saturday, almost 24 hours after it was published, then I read it again on GraphicOnline and later on some other newssites. Immediately, I was tempted to write a commentary on the said piece of letter. But wait: one … Continue reading The Lydia Forson Open Letter to President Mahama: A Close Reading
The requirements for ordinance marriage in Ghana are quite simple. It is an inexpensive or a very affordable way to marry. First, this form of marriage is made between a man and a woman only. The partners must be 18 … Continue reading The Requirements for Ordinance Marriage in Ghana
Eye candy Nadia Buari has maintained the top position from 2013 as the most searched movie star on the Trending Ghanaian Movie Stars, 2014 chart published by Google Trends. Yvonne Nelson and Jackie Appiah also held on to the second and third places just as they did last year. Trending Ghanaian Movie Stars, 2014 Nadia Buari Yvonne Nelson Jackie Appiah John Dumelu Yvonne Okoro Van Vicker Nana Ama Mcbrown Majid Michel Agya Koo Naa Ashorkor Trending People, 2014, Ghana Castro Komla Dumor Myles Monroe Shatta Wale Robin Williams Di Maria Dwayne Johnson James Rodriguez Ama Boahemaa Irene Asante Continue reading Trending Ghanaian Movie Stars 2014 — Google Trends
Sarkordie has taken the first and the best spot on the Trending Ghanaian Musicians, 2014 chart published by Google Trends. The blings loving rapper, Sarkodie was the most searched musician for 2013 also. Dance-hall King, Shatta Wale came in the second position. The top ten musicians in Ghana are: Ghanaian Musicians, 2014 — Google Trends Sarkodie Shatta Wale Guru Jay EL Samini Kwabena Kwabena Tiffany R2Bees Edem Continue reading Trending Ghanaian Musicians, 2014 — Google Trends
A young bride wore kente blouse with slit maxi skirt and a silk head kerchief, and sat on a wooden stool at the side of her paternal uncle. She looked downwards as he asked her, for the third time [in … Continue reading A Description of Ghanaian Customary Marriage
In the present drought of Ghanaian highlife music, Ghanaian artiste Castro’s new single, Odopa, is a very refreshing release. Odopa is one of the few recent music releases that bring back the tunes of a once popular music genre, whose … Continue reading Castro's Odopa—A Refreshing Ghanaian Highlife Music
The most gripping music video produced for 2013 in Ghana is Bisa Kdei’s Metanfo. The video, which was released around the last quarter for the Highlife song, is outstanding because firstly, it reflects good quality production, and secondly, for two … Continue reading Is Bisa Kdei’s ‘Metanfo’ Best Ghanaian Music Video For 2013?
Although newlyweds may not be aware of it, they may know whether their walk down the aisle will result in a happy marriage or otherwise, according to a new study led by a Florida State University researcher. The study titled, “Though They May … Continue reading Your Gut-feelings Can Predict Your Marriage Happiness—Study
My heart is heavy, my heart is indeed heavy My eyes are weary, weary after shedding much tear But for whom do I endure such pain you might ask It is for Kofi Nyidevu Awoonor That oak tree which was cut down in far away Kenya At the West, gate shopping mall on 21st September 2013 By dirty, foul and goodless men Who have nothing to give but foulness and badness. We all expected that when that day came for you to go to the great beyond It would be at the airport of your home and on the plane … Continue reading Tribute to Nyidevu Awoonor
When a young boy falls in love He takes it as his world cup. He foolishly fails to realize that youthful heroism Acquired today soon fades for you are worshiped today and neglected tomorrow. In our time Money is man And man is money. When you have corn You command the chicks. For like a budding flower Your girl won’t allow herself to be wasted While you are yet to begin and build life. She must be fed and clothed. Your pleasure and comfort is therefore snatched By the hand of a strong man Who emerges from nowhere; And there … Continue reading Money and Love
Film is a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement. Many countries have over the course of history perfected the art of film-making so much so that a thriving industry has been carved out. Countries such as America and Britain have used film to shape the beliefs or way of life of other country’s nationals especially the not too industrialized countries of which Ghana is part of. For good or for bad these countries have sought to keep in the consciousness of their citizens happenings of a certain … Continue reading Ghanaian Filmmakers Must Sit Up And Perform