Culture: Ghana National Museum on Slavery and Freedom (GNMOSAF) due to open Summer 2017......

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Ghana is to get a new international cultural centre ---can
you Adam & Eve it? Nor can I!! But I’m pleasantly surprised –and Ghana’s cultural
elite are buzzing with delight at this latest news!!!  


A special committee comprising the Ghanaian government, some
of the most distinguished Ghanaian business leaders and educators will work
with……wait

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A Stylish Moment: Adwoa Aboah & Charlie Casely-Hayford styled by Edward Enninful for W Magazine April 2013 issue….

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says:
I’m flabbergasted!!! How fash-fabulous-fierce is this uber ‘Ghanaian’ fashion moment?



High fashion goes all
Ghanaian with some of the hottest industry players of Ghanaian origin coming
together for a shoot which I’m thinking…was stolen from my fashion fantasy
dreams (laughter) …


I stumbled upon this
gorgeous image of ‘Charlie C-H wearing vintage Joe

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Luxe Food & Lifestyle: Sushi by Santoku Japanese Restaurant & Bar Accra, Ghana

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Santoku Japanese Restaurant
& Bar’s lunch time sushi creations are yummy, healthy and elegantly
presented, ---what’s not to love?


Adding to Accra, Ghana’s growing band of uber luxe brands
and high-end services -Santoku Restaurant, loved by the likes of Ghana Rising
fave, Kofi Annan, Grammy award winning singer, Chris Brown and his Excellency
the

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Real Estate & Lifestyle: Beautiful Apartments for Rent by Sphynx Property Consultants in Accra, Ghana......

Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: I’m going to be honest, I’ve not used the services of Sphynx Property Consultants based in Accra, Ghana
–thus you must do your homework, call them---visit them blah, blah, blah before
renting with them as you’d do with all estate agents etc.

 

Anyway I just had to share
some of the lovely apartments on their books with you. And also, the above

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Technology & Retail: Device

"The Latest High-Tech
Wholesale & Retail store in Ghana. Stay up-to-date with our amazing range of
Mobiles, Accessories, Gadgets and more." Device




Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says:
Its good to know there’s an elegant techno communication shop in Oxford
Street -Osu, Accra Ghana that is on hand to help the likes of me to work out
one end of a mobile phone from the other.

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Luxe Lifestyle: The Race to Bring ‘Real’ Louis Vuitton to Ghana is Still On….

My all-time favourites, vintage Louis Vuitton luggage…..

 

 







Bush Luxe: An aspirational calabash bowl with the LV monogram logo….






 LV wallpaper





La Naomi Campbell with her Louis Vuitton luggage.  


 

Big Trend: The Louis Vuitton birthday cake……







 

For those who refuse to do ‘fake’ but can’t afford to buy
Louis Vuitton just yet in Ghana, –the aspirational

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Kumasi: Ghana to get a second commercial City…work set for completion in 2015….

 




Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: As a ‘one’ functional city
status nation --Ghana was lagging behind the likes of South Africa and even
Nigeria which not only boosts Lagos but Abuja; but if reports reaching moi are
true then that’s all about to change (mercy).


I don’t know if I Adam and Eve it ----as numerous talks
of a this and that and even talks of ‘Sunshine’ Malls and what- have-yous

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Technology & Travel: The Trokxi App –making travelling in Ghana easier and cheaper….

 


“Trokxi
provides you with estimated fares for public transportation and destinations.
To help you budget, save money, time and minimize transport-related frauds.” Trokxi


Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSFxPbQiSAs


 


“Budget
your transport with Trokxi before you step out. Visit trokxi.appspot.com. Entrepreneurs-in-Training
at the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of

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Not to Be Missed: Blitz the Ambassador plays the Soul of Brooklyn/Afropolitan Dreams Block Party on the 4th May 2013

Ghana Rising fave, rapper Blitz the Ambassador plays the
Soul of Brooklyn/Afropolitan Dreams Block Party on the 4th May 2013 alongside
the uber fabulous Les Nubians … Not to be missed me thinks!!!  According to Blitz’s FB page he plans on, “bringing
the #AfropolitanDreams Block Party to Accra City next.” I can’t wait.


For more info about the block party visit Blitz the
Ambassador’s

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Ghanaian Women on Top: Grace Amey-Obeng

African Dream: Ghana's Grace Amey-Obeng

Title: The Ghanaian woman who made millions fighting skin-bleaching
Credit: BBC / Dated: 24 January 2013


Ghana's Grace Amey-Obeng, one of West
Africa's most successful businesswomen, made her fortune promoting products
which emphasised the beauty of the black skin, at a time when many of her
competitors were selling dangerous skin-bleaching

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Sports: Support Ghana Ocean Racing…….

Ghana Ocean Racing from
Lucas Sempere
on Vimeo.





 “Team Ghana is the first African sailing team. ”Like"
us and follow along as we seek out sponsorship, learn to sail, have a
documentary produced along the way (think- a relevant cool runnings), and then
become world-class competitive IMOCA/VOR sailors!”  Ghana Ocean Racing


 Simply stated, our mission is to build the 1st Ghanaian

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The Radisson Blu Hotel, Accra, Ghana

Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Accra, Ghana


 

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces their 10th hotel in West Africa: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Accra in Ghana is scheduled to open in 2013 and adds 168 rooms to Rezidor’s pipeline. 

“The emerging African continent is a key development area for Rezidor. We are delighted to add a

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Objects of Desire: Kua’s Spring/Summer 2013 Jewellery Collection…..

"Kua fans, we are almost done with our Spring/Summer 2013 Jewellery
Collection... we are so excited and can't wait to share." Kua


 


For more info visit: http://www.kuadesigns.net/


https://www.facebook.com/kuadesigns

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Beauty: Aesthetics Cosmetics Ghana

"Get ready Ghana….Pamper Me Pretty by Aesthetics Cosmetics
is coming soon to Accra. Contact us for
more information on the event: http://www.aestheticsbeautyshop.com/contact.html

LIKE the page and
stand a chance of winning something." Aesthetics Cosmetics


 


For more info visit: http://www.facebook.com/pampermeprettyGH

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Fashion: Prestige Boutique now offering a bespoke delivery service to your front door……

**PRESTIGE DELIVERY SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE** Within Accra only!
Cant get time off work?? Hate driving through Accra traffic?? Study
commitments?? Or stuck at home with the kids?? Prestige will deliver anything
of your choice from our fabulous collection as long as your size in stock!!
Contact us now to place your orders for delivery ladies! Tell a friend!
0302960549.” Prestige

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A Must: M.anifest Live in Concert at The Lexington Accra on 27th April 2013……

 
Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Ghana Rising fave,” internationally acclaimed and award
winning musician” M.anifest –tipped by BBC's “The Strand” as an artist to watch in 2012 is performing at Accra’s uber hip Lexington bar on 27th April 2013.
This is not to be missed. For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lexington-Accra/322625341121260




For more info about M.anifest

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Objects of Desire: Personalised Name Necklaces by Emefa Jewellery

 




 

Fans of iconic TV Series ‘Sex and The City’ know all
about the ‘Carrie style’ name necklaces –and now Ghanaian fashionistas can have
their very own gold or silver name necklaces courtesy of leading Accra based jewellers,
Emefa Jewellery –who celebrated their 20th birthday last year.


For more info visit: http://www.emefajewellery.com/
https://www.facebook.com/EmefaJewellery




 

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A Ghanaian Hero: Olivia Agbenyeke

Title: Olivia: The glitter in the Agbogbloshie slum



Agbobloshie is a slum in Accra notorious for every vice imaginable, but in the midst of all the rot associated with the slum, an academic gem has sprouted.
 


Born on July 25, 1993 and raised in the slum, Olivia Agbenyeke has defied all the trappings of the slum - teenage pregnancy, prostitution, drug addiction, robbery, noise pollution,

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Business, City, Architecture & Lifestyle: One Airport Square

One Airport Square Accra, Ghana


 


 




A Cross section  of
One Airport Square in Accra, Ghana


 


 




The Lobby at One Airport Square


 


 




The Atrium at One Airport Square


 


 




Ground floor retail at One Airport Square Accra, Ghana


 


 


 




Office exterior at One Airport Square


 


 


 

A typical floor at One Airport Square


 

 
“One Airport Square is a

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Architecture & Design: Marina Mall and other iconic buildings in Accra by Quarets Photography.......

 




Inside a fabulous boutique in Accra’s latest shopping destination
du jour -Marina Mall





 Converse
Collection inside the Marina Mall shot by Quarets Photography







Touring Marina Mall shot by Quarets Photography






 



Touring Marina Mall shot by Quarets Photography





 



Touring Marina Mall shot by Quarets Photography




e
The front entrance of Marina
Mall Accra, Ghana

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Branding, Marketing & Lifestyle: Superbrands Ghana

Credit: Photo courtesy of Superbrands Ghana  






Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: The uber prestigious
Superbrands (the UK edition) came into my life in 2002 and I’ve never looked
back. I think I still have the 2010 and 2011 UK edition kicking about –as they
make such fabulous reference books.


So….. I’m very pleased to announce that Ghana has its very
own edition, ---I know……how fabulous is

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Ghana’s Political Crossroad…..

Title: Ghanaians hit London streets in protest against Mahama's administration

By: My joy online  / Dated: April 12, 2013








Some of the protesters in the demonstration




























Some Ghanaians living in London have taken to the streets in protest over what they claim to be the worsening living conditions in Ghana.The protesters are also worried over the

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Wellbeing & Lifestyle: Dzidzis Spa

 






 











The recently opened Dzidzis Spa located in Accra’s chic Sakumono
Estates is, “dedicated to providing our clients with a haven of tranquillity
while refocusing stress into positive energy with our array of beauty
treatments.” Dzidzis Spa also offers brides /bridesmaids’ beauty and makeup
services et al…

 

For more info about Dzidzis Spa visit: https://

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Business, Branding & Design: Create Bureau

LOGO DESIGN FOR A NEW BEAD COMPANY.
THEY SEEK TO GO INTERNATIONAL WITH THEIR PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES.
IDEA: B+C+Beads being stringed together.


 

 


Identity design for an annual event - Vals Day.

Developed for Royalhouse chapel Afienya. this was used
basically on facebook.


 


 


 


 





 

 



ad created for a corporate event.


 





 

 













Advertorial

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Food: Healthy Artisan Breads in Ghana…….

Multi seeded baguettes by DeliFrance……







A yummy selection of artisan multi seeded loaves and baguettes
by Finethings…….


Paulina Opoku-Gyimah says: Ever Wondered Where to buy healthy brown, wholemeal or
multi seeded bread in Ghana? Wonder no more…


As Accra’s finest become more health conscious the usual high-carb,
sweet, yeasty ‘white’ bread is off the menu and yummy artisan loaves

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Lifestyle & Architecture: Icon house, Accra Financial Centre and the Junction Shopping Centre –set to add more gloss to Accra’s Skyline….

Icon House







Icon House is an A-grade office building in a prime location in the Airport City precinct in Accra, Ghana. Once completed, the building will offer tenants high-grade office (85%) and retail (15%) space within close proximity of Airport City, access to main highways, upmarket residential areas and Accra Mall.Icon House is a mixed-used scheme, situated on 7 279m² of land,

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Comedy: Bruce Fummey

 
Bruce Fummey is uber new to La Ghana Rising Blog but  we are already fans. A more academic, philosophical comic (I believe he is a former
teacher), - the above clip and more have had me in stiches –really, this man is
a genius. Of Ghanaian and Scottish origin, Bruce Fummey is now on Ghana Rising
blog’s radar and we look forward to seeing him doing his ‘comedic thing’ in
Ghana. For

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A Ghanaian Hero: Bismark Mensah

Bismark Mensah, who works at a Walmart store in Federal Way, said he didn’t consider keeping the $20,000 he found in an envelope left behind in a cart by a shopper. “My conscience wouldn’t allow it,” Mensah said. “I couldn’t even drive home if I did that.”



Hero with a $20,000 heart: Walmart worker honoured for returning cash left in cart

 

By: Erik Lacitis / Date: April 5, 2013

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Not to Be Missed: The Sound Factree featuring Sandra Hudson play tonight at +233 Jazz Bar and Grill, Accra….

Sat
6th April: THE SOUND FACTREE feat SANDRA HUSON on VOCALS!!!


Our Lady sings the Blues, whilst the Jazzy in
house band swings and bops. Music for the chill in you...

Come and listen to AFRICAN BALLAD's and
favorite JAZZ STANDARDS!!




SANDRA HUSON on VOCALS!!
VICTOR DEY Jnr on KEYBOARD!!


BERNARD AYISA on SAX!!


PHILLIP ACQUAH on BASS!!


ELI on TROMBONE!!


DANNY BLACK on DRUMS

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A Ghanaian National Hero: Big Man

Paulina
Opoku-Gyimah says: I’ve been feeling very sorry for myself of late, and have
been quiet out-of-sorts, but the above film clip (I’m sorry I don’t know which
news programme in Ghana filmed this) of Big Man, a real Ghanaian national
treasure and HERO has put me right!!!


I
am beyond inspired and humbled by Big Man and pray Ghanaians will celebrate
this incredible man the way

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Lifestyle/Luxury Real Estates in Ghana: Palmers Place, Accra…..

Devtraco
Limited, owned by Joseph Aidoo are the property developers behind Palmers Place,
a development of eleven elegant, high-spec town houses set within a lush landscape
garden and state of the art communal swimming pool in a gated community , -touted
as the ‘soon–to-be’ hottest place to live in Accra.


Like
all the hottest properties in Accra -right now, it boasts the

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A Must Read: Mabel Dove: Selected Writings of a Pioneer West Africa Feminist

Mabel
Dove: SELECTED WRITINGS OF A PIONEER WEST AFRICAN FEMINIST
Edited
by Stephanie Newell and Audrey Gadzekpo


Price:
£8.99 ISBN 1 84233 097 7




 
"This
book brings together for the first time an extensive selection of Mabel Dove's
journalistic and creative writing—work originally published in West African
newspapers between 1931 and 1966. Mabel Dove (1905-1984) was one of the few

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EL unveiled as the Face of Airtel Ghana…..

Photo Credit: Airtel Ghana


Title: EL unveiled as Airtel Icon!
Date: 3 -4-13 by Enewsgh

Songwriter and producer, EL, has been unveiled as a brands icon for telecommunications operator Airtel. EL composed and performed the signature tune for Airtel’s new thematic campaign, ‘my paddie, my network’.

Corporate Relations Manager of Airtel Ghana, Kwame Gyan, says with majority of the network’s

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