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 By; David Emaahi Tetteh           Grace Omaboe (Maame Dokono) For decades, the name "Maame Dokono" has been synonymous with Ghanaian television, storytelling, and childhood nostalgia. Through her iconic show By the Fireside, she didn't just entertain a nation; she shaped the moral and cultural fabric of generations. But behind the beloved storyteller lies an intense, fiercely courageous reality that mainstream media rarely dissects: Grace Omaboe is one of Ghana's earliest and most impactful creative activists. Long before human rights advocacy and social justice journalism became trending topics on social media, she was using the power of mass media as a shield for the vulnerable. Media as a Tool for Justice: Through her hard-hitting television and radio programs like Obra, Grace Omaboe boldly stepped into spaces others feared to tread. She took on complex, highly sensitive social issues, ranging from domestic abuse and child labor to women’s rights at a t...

 By David Emaahi Tetteh   Ghana BlackStars Goalkeeper; Benjamin Asare   When the final whistle blew at the Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026, the global media scrambled to cover the biggest shock of the group stages: the star-studded attack of England completely shut out by the Black Stars of Ghana. Standing tall amidst the storm was goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who pulled off a series of spectacular saves to deny world-class talents like Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. But what global audiences call a “sudden World Cup phenomenon” is actually a masterclass in grit, resilience, and the power of local preparation. The Hustle Before the Stage Long before commanding the penalty area on the world's biggest stage, Benjamin Asare's life was shaped by raw, physical labor. Growing up in Korle Gonno, he worked as a carpenter, a steel bender, and even a trotro mate (bus conductor) just to get by. He spent his early days selling polythene bags, balancing the exhausting daily grind with his ...

By David Emaahi Tetteh  LONDON, UK  ;  The British government has taken a landmark step toward fulfilling a long-standing pledge by officially publishing the long-awaited draft Conversion Practices Bill. If passed into law, the legislation will criminalize pseudo-scientific and abusive interventions aimed at forcibly changing or suppressing an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity across England and Wales.   Under the newly unveiled draft legislation, individuals found guilty of conducting these discredited practices face an unlimited fine, a custodial sentence of up to five years in prison, or both.   Closing Legal Loopholes While many violent acts associated with identity suppression are technically covered under existing assault or harassment laws, ministers highlighted that current legal frameworks contain significant loopholes that perpetrators exploit to escape justice.   The new bill establishes a specific criminal offense...

By David Emaahi Tetteh  Image of Michael Owusu Addo (Sarkodie); Ghanaian Rapper, Songwriter & Entrepreneur    We all know him as Landlord, King Sark, and the lyrical heavyweight who redefined African hip-hop on the global stage. But beneath the lightning-fast verses and sold-out stadium lights lies a genius piece of business execution that changed the blueprint for the entire Ghanaian creative industry. Early in his career, Sarkodie realized a harsh truth about the music industry: relying solely on streaming percentages and performance fees leaves artists vulnerable. He didn’t want to just be a product; he wanted to own the distribution network. Long before corporate brands came knocking with standard endorsement deals, Sarkodie pioneered the concept of independent creative equity in Ghana. Instead of signing simple promotional contracts, he began demanding direct profit-sharing frameworks, co-ownership rights, and equity stakes in corporate product rollouts. When he ...

By David Emaahi Tetteh      Image of Princess Akosua Busia      When Steven Spielberg brought Alice Walker’s masterpiece The Color Purple to the silver screen in 1985, global audiences were captivated by the raw, emotional performance of Akosua Busia as Nettie Harris. Her brilliant acting cemented her place in Hollywood history. But behind the bright lights of elite global cinema lies an extraordinary reality that most film enthusiasts completely look past: Akosua Busia is literal Ghanaian royalty. Born into the royal house of Wenchi, she is the daughter of Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia, a revered scholar and former Prime Minister of Ghana. Her trajectory wasn't just a sudden rise to Hollywood fame; it was the continuation of a legacy of deep intellectual and cultural excellence. Far from being just an actress executing a script, Busia is a brilliant creative architect in her own right. She authored the globally acclaimed novel The Seasons of Beento Blackbird and l...

 By David Emaahi Tetteh  ​We all know him as "The Maestro", the 3-time African Footballer of the Year and the man who conquered Europe by lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy with Marseille in 1993. ​But there is a game-changing chapter of Abedi Pele’s story that most football fans completely look past. ​Long before modern African superstars had entire teams of elite sports agents, lawyers, and marketing firms handling their careers, Abedi Pele was quietly rewriting the business of African sports. ​When he made his massive move to Europe in the late 1980s, he didn't just sign basic player contracts. The Maestro was one of the absolute earliest African players to explicitly negotiate his own complex international image rights, commercial structures, and contract terms directly with European executives. ​He understood that athletic brilliance on the pitch is only half the battle; true ownership and generational impact are built in the boardroom. ​By commanding control o...

 By; David Emaahi Tetteh  For three days last week, the air inside Accra’s high-level conference rooms was thick with the dense, methodical language of international law: frameworks, legal mechanisms, UN Resolution A/RES/80/250, and policy coordination. World leaders, legal minds, and historians from over 80 countries had gathered under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, the African Union Champion on Reparations, to map out the next phase of historical justice But on Friday, June 19, the dry ink of diplomacy transformed into an unforgettable, living reality. At Christiansborg Castle in Osu, the 17th-century fortress whose walls still echo with the harrowing legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. History folded in on itself. In front of an assembly of heads of state, Caribbean leaders like Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, and prominent diaspora figures, young Ghanaian theatre students staged an emotional, raw reenactment of the slave trade It marked th...