There are two prevailing and conflicting views of progress in Africa: the ‘incrementalists’ and the ‘cyclicalists’. The incrementalists say Africa is ‘catching up’; the cyclicalists say it is ‘not catching up fast enough’ because it is locked in a ‘two steps forward one step backward’ rhythm. My opinion is that both views are muddled....
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The school was founded by the wife of the 2nd Methodist Missionary to the Gold Coast, Mrs. Harriet Wrigley in 1836 with 25 girls. Her aim was to give the girls basic training in housekeeping and catechism. Subjects taught included writing, reading, sewing and religious education. Classes were held at the Manse, in the...
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The University of Cape Coast is one of the rare sea front universities in the world. It was established in October, 1962 as a University College and placed in a special relationship with the University of Ghana, Legon. Motto: “Veritas Nobis Lumen” (Truth, Our Guide) The Coat of Arms of the University of Cape...
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The University of Science and Technology succeeded the Kumasi College of Technology which was established by a Government Ordinance on 6th October, 1951. It was however, opened officially on 22nd January, 1952 with 200 Teacher Training students transferred from Achimota, to form the nucleus of the new College. The Slogan The Slogan – “Nyansapo...
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Deborah Vanessa Owusu-Bonsu (born 25th August 1984) is a Ghanaian model, TV show host and a fine graphic artist. She was born in Ghana to an Ashanti father and Romanian mother. Being from two different cultures gave her the ability to see things from more than one perspective and thus made her open to...
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Mr. James Ebo Whyte, popularly known as Uncle Ebo Whyte is known nationwide as a Playwright and Motivational Speaker. Uncle Ebo Whyte successfully directed and produced plays he’s written, among which are the much acclaimed and received “Unhappy Wives Confused Husbands”; “Terms of Divorce” and “Caught in the Act”. He produces these plays on...
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David Dontoh has enjoyed a successful career spanning over thirty years. A star of stage and screen, David first came to light when he won his first Best Actor award for a play called Mambo in 1984. As well as starring in Ghana’s first feature to be shown in Europe. David has also appeared...
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Gifty Anti, who comes from Asempanyin in the Central Region, is the last of eight children from the late Samuel Christian Kyei Anti, a police officer and her late mother, Madam Stella Idun who was a dealer in second hand clothing at Mankessim. She had her early education at Tema community 8 “Number 1”...
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Majid Michel Erawoc (born 22nd September, 1980) is a Ghanaian actor. Majid was born in Accra, Ghana, to Michel Erawoc, a Lebanese, and Paulina Olympio, a Ghanaian. Majid was raised in Accra along with his nine siblings. He attended St. Theresa’s Primary School, and later, the elite Mfantsipim School, the alma mater of Van...
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Jackie Agyemang (maiden name Appiah, born December 5, 1983) is a Ghanaian actress. She has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007. She...
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