Forensic Scientist. SEFS founder. Ananse Foundation, NGO founder. BeeFactory Founder. Motivational Speaker.
Dear Ghanaian, I have observed with great pain and anger how we have allowed ourselves to be fooled by the men and women in power to assume they are only incompetent in their mandate delivery to the nation. First, let us look out for the definition of incompetence. By this definition, an example will be … More Wicked leaders : Not Incompetent!
First generation usually earns it. Second generation maintains it. Third generation loses it. Now, the reason most 3rd gens lose it is because the 2nd just provides for the 3rd without letting them work for it. By the time the 3rd generation needs to make critical decisions about how to grow it, they lack the … More Our generational curse?
I resumed attending Mass today. It’s a good feeling though. When I am on leave, even Mass, I take leave. Matthew 25:14-30 Now, this morning I enjoyed the Gospel reading. A story is told of a man who gave talents to his servants according to their strangths and what each one of them did with … More Why ”poor” people usually get poorer?
Protests in Ghana have lost its relevance in a way. Inasmuch as we would want to see systems changed, we have to be real.We have records of civil society organisations turning out to become political party tools. Media men who once spoke for citizens became appointees and suddenly lost their taste for national discourse. We … More The Death Of Protests In Ghana.
In our world of personal development and motivation, we come across charismatic individuals who claim to have unlocked the secrets to success and happiness. They mount stages, create seducing online content, and share inspiring stories of success over failure. These individuals are often seen as motivational figures, admired and followed by countless individuals seeking guidance … More Motivational Liars : A Cautionary Tale.
In the days that followed the release of her book, I admired the traction. It looked as though the idea of Ghanaians, in fact, blacks not taking to writing was being challenged. It did not take long for Ghanaians and by extension some Africans to display what must be the remnants of the law that … More She is not Yvonne Nelson. Right! Ghanaians are just…
Now to those of you graduating soon as 1st degree holders, listen. If your parents or sponsors are still alive and can support you to get a 2nd degree, do not waste the time. Get it. DO NOT listen to the nonsense speeches of people who because they either cannot afford or do not have … More If you can, why not?
I am now beginning to appreciate and understand most of the books I have read over the years and how practical they are in our lives. Somewhere in January for some strange reason, I took up a personal financial literacy class. I think the motivation came from wanting to buy things without having to spend … More …leaves you with a smile : My Practical Version of Financial Literacy.
The story is told of a mango tree who flourished early in life. Among the fruits in the vicinity, he was one of the fastest growing. At an early age, he began bearing succulent fruits to the admiration of all the folks around. Soon enough, the children started visiting him for the fruits. Those who … More The Foolish Mango Tree.
What is it that people love to talk about the most? What they hate or what they love? I hold no psychology degree but the little behavioral science I did as part of my college studies taught me something profound. The brain doesn’t know how NOT to think about something when it gets a mention. … More If I were an LGBTQ lobbyist in Ghana…
Kweku Ananse 