Monthly Archives: May 2012

Wardrobe malfunction!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kwaku Dankwa

I hadn’t quite envisaged my trip home this way. I was increasingly worried about what my room would look like after the afternoon’s downpour. What bad luck, that on this day that the heavens let it all down in all … Continue reading →

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A watered down pain in the gut

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Kwaku Dankwa

There’s something about trotro drivers. They can’t bear sitting in traffic for even the shortest time. The car stops and the driver slouches into his seat on his left elbow, with a kiss of the teeth and a frown on … Continue reading →

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Whatever it takes to win one

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Kwaku Dankwa

Walking through the tunnel at the Accra Sports Stadium I couldn’t help feeling a rush. The faithful’s singing got louder as I approached the field. At the end of the passageway, my eyes adjusted to the light, my spirit realigned, … Continue reading →

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