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Political Vigilantism and Human Security in Kumasi Metropolis

By John Nsaman July 6, 2022Education, Resource

This research was conducted by Osei Godfred Amankwah, a security and development analyst ABSTRACT The democratic dispensation of Ghana is fraught with spates of violent acts perpetrated by political vigilante groups which pose threats to human security of residents. Consequently, this study uses a qualitative approach to explore political vigilantism and its effects on human security in…

Rhythm in the Chaos: An Ode to Mom

By Lori Nsaman May 8, 2022Resource

I've always found myself attracted to music with a semblance of chaos yet which somehow pulls together into unity. Jazz is a prime example. A college professor of mine loved Coltrane for the boundaries he pushed in what holds a song together besides just notes. As much as I like jazz, I'm very cosmopolitan in my music…

On How to Be Beautiful, A Lesson from Her Excellency Alima Mahama

By Lori Nsaman March 10, 2022Culture1 Comment

As a woman, sometimes it's hard to balance being beautiful and powerful. I've thought about my own role as a woman at work as I take on leadership roles, and how that affects my perceived authority. I don't want to be too polite and underwrite my own power. Nor do I want to be too harsh and…

Winter Olympics Chinese Knockoff Edition

By Lori Nsaman February 12, 2022Opinion

In a fight for domination, China forgot the most important ingredient for pride in a country: identity. Americans are proud of all of their hot dog grilling, fireworks shooting, and loud proud brashness. And this continued commitment to being American has led us to greater heights. "Fusion" food like TexMex, big trucks, constant innovation in technology, and…