Transformation by Marion Kilson
oberserber black, Gadangme, ghana December 7, 2018 0 Minutes Transformation By Marion Kilson Brought from inner sequestration Into a guest-filled yard. Laid upon the ground at twilight; Lifted to the star— Not once but thrice. Distilled drink passes among guests; Each one whispers the name. Each one sips from a coconut. Each one whispers again— Not once but thrice. The […]
The relevance of culture for the Diaspora Ghanaian* – Ade Sawyerr
The relevance of culture for the Diaspora Ghanaian* – Ade Sawyerr Discussing culture is difficult because a lot of people these days confuse culture with tradition and indeed sometimes with the issue of modernity and then complicate it religion. At one extreme are the so-called post-modernists whose argument is about jettisoning overboard traditions because they […]
Ga Outdooring ceremony – An Annunciation by Ade Sawyerr
Ga outdooring ceremony – kpodziemo ceremony places a new born child within the family and relations. It provides the opportunity for the family to welcome the child into the community. it can be described as the annunciation – announcing and welcoming the baby, endowing the child with gifts and giving the child its first commandments. […]