The Awards Galamsey: How Organisers Mine Corporate Ghana’s Ego for Profit
Ghana has discovered a new kind of gold rush. Not in the soil, but in the soul. The tools are simple: a glossy logo, a panel of borrowed dignitaries, and a microphone. The business? Mining egos. The product? Awards. It costs about two hundred cedis...
The Soul of Kantamanto Rises: A Story of Unstoppable Resilience
I wasn’t prepared for what I saw yesterday. The sound hit me first – hammers striking nails, a symphony of rebirth echoing through what was, just days ago, a graveyard of charred dreams. I’ve covered many stories in my career, but nothing quite like this....
How to Build Trust and Capture Authentic Stories: Lessons from Documenting Kantamanto’s Rebirth
Walking into Kantamanto market after the fire, I made a deliberate choice: my camera stayed in its bag. Ghana’s largest secondhand clothing market was in ashes, but amid the rubble, traders were already rebuilding. Their resilience was humbling. Yet, I quickly realized this wasn’t just...
Open Letter to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama
Dear President John Dramani Mahama, As you prepare to assume the presidency once again on 7 January 2025, I write this open letter not merely as a concerned citizen but as a voice for many Ghanaians who yearn for transformative and accountable leadership. Your decisive...
A Step-by-Step Guide to produce mass content for busy CEO’s
Creating engaging content for busy CEOs doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a clear plan, you can simplify the process and produce high-quality material that resonates with their audience. Let’s break down a step-by-step approach to help CEOs elevate their personal brand through effective content...
How CEOs and Founders Can Use Personal Content Creation to Boost Business Success
The craving for authenticity is on the rise as the digital landscape evolves. While companies invest heavily in social media and content marketing, it is often the leaders—CEOs and founders—who have the greatest potential to build trust and create genuine connections. When founders step into...
Forget Influencers: Why Your CEO Should Be the Face of Your Brand—And What Happens If They Aren’t
In a world flooded with faceless brands and polished influencers, authenticity stands out. Your CEO should be the face of your company, not just a name on a website. When leaders step into the spotlight, they create trust and connection that no influencer can replicate....
Founders and CEOs are the new breed of Content Creators and Brand Influencers
In the digital age, business success increasingly hinges on leaders stepping into the limelight — not just as executives but as storytellers, thought leaders, and chief content creators. Today’s consumers crave authenticity, and corporate communications alone often lack the personal touch required to truly connect. In this...
From Lagos to Silicon Valley: Tope Awotona’s Journey Turning Calendly into a Billion-Dollar Dream—Empowering Black Excellence in Tech
Revealing the Tech Trailblazer: Tope Awotona’s Impact on the Scheduling Software Landscape Nestled in the dynamic heart of Silicon Valley, where dreams weave into billion-dollar realities, the name Tope Awotona echoes with a resonance that surpasses the ordinary. Beyond the contours of just another success...
Unlocking Your Worth: Navigating Professional Relationships
During my undergraduate years at the university, I took on a job as a video editor for a television program. Despite my dedication and utmost commitment, I was not compensated. Despite knowing that the producer billed the sponsor four times my rate, I was given...
Men Settle Where They Find Peace. Not Beauty.
Following the covid-19 pandemic, I got infected and was put under a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a company–sponsored isolation center. I spent my days with a coworker who has also contracted the virus. We were discharged to go home after 14 days and several tests....
How my reputation (unknown to me) saved me when I needed help most
Our reputation doesn’t come from how we talk about ourselves. Our reputation comes from how others talk about us. - Simon Senek I find this statement so true reflecting on an incident that happened some years ago during my undergraduate studies at the University. After all, attempts...
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