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The explosive voice of Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

The thirty Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is a new star in African American letters. With his first book, Friday Black, a short story that has just been published in French, this author who was born to parents of Ghanaian origin establishes himself as a powerful and innovative voice. The twelve short stories in this collection combine dystopia, satire and magical realism and show a clear and disturbing portrait of American society, a society…

in Ghana, the French are nonetheless struggling

In Ghana, an English-speaking country in West Africa surrounded by French-speaking neighbors, the population speaks more than 80 languages. But among these, French practice remains marginal. as reported from Accra, Marine JeanninIn the Nima market, a popular district in the heart of the capital, people speak Hausa, Twi or…

Ghana will be the first country to receive COVID-19

Ghana received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX on Wednesday, a global scheme to obtain and distribute free vaccinations as the world competes to contain the pandemic. COVAX, launched in April last year to ensure a fairer distribution of coronavirus vaccines between rich and poor countries, said it would deliver 2 billion doses to its members by the end of the year. "We are pleased that Ghana has become the first country to receive COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX facility," said the…

Ghanaian Amoako Boafo, new famous person in innovative African artwork

In a few months, he joined the club with contemporary African artists with the best ratings. Amoako Boafo is Ghanaian, he is 36 years old and that is a bit of a revelation in 2020. His works inspired the last spring-summer 2021 collection of Dior Hommes, and he now follows his compatriot El Anatsui at auctions. One of his paintings sold for over $ 1 million this month at Christie's.…

Nana Akufo-Addo, President at all costs

Outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo, a former human rights lawyer who became head of state known for his diplomacy, barely won the presidential election on Monday, December 7, against his lifelong rival, John Mahama. From our Accra correspondent,The man has a gracious face and still wears small round Harry Potter glasses. He…