The best Ghanaian Music on Soundcloud –right now (Big up Lee Stone, his music is hot)….

The late great  Terry Nii Adjetey aka Terry BonChaka

https://soundcloud.com/bbkalman/terry-bon-chaka


 


LEE STONE...SAMPIALE. {Prod.
By Dee Music} by Ghanamuzichost

https://soundcloud.com/ghanamuzichost/lee-stone-sampiale-prod-by-dee



 

LEE STONE...YAA AMPONSAH
{Produced By Article Wan} by Ghanamuzichost 


https://soundcloud.com/ghanamuzichost/lee-stone-yaa-amponsah


 


 

Kesse

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Media/fashion: Zandile Blay is named as Editor-in-Chief of the soon to launch HELLO Nigeria magazine……

“I don’t know if I consider myself a
fashionista. I am a fashion journalist and a Fashion Journalism professor by
trade, but that doesn’t make me fashion obsessed. I am inspired by the vim and
vigour with which Nigerian’s approach their wardrobe selections. It seems a
very serious matter. I’m excited to capture it in the style and society pages
of Hello!” Zandile Blay


 


Paulina says

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A Must Watch: The Lost Kingdoms of Africa The Kingdom of Asante……

Lost Kingdoms of Africa The Kingdom of
Asante Series 2 Episode 1 of 4


Duration: 1 hour
We know less about Africa's distant past
than almost anywhere else on Earth. But the scarcity of written records doesn't
mean that Africa lacks history - it is found instead in the culture, artefacts
and traditions of the people. In this series, art historian Dr Gus
Casely-Hayford explores some of

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Price of Gold is going down......

Akwesi Boahene’s gold dreams ended better than those of some people in Dunkwa-on-Offin, Ghana, whose riverbeds yield flecks of the precious metal to pickaxes. He still had his life.

Boahene, a satellite-television installer, and a partner pooled $10,000 two years ago to rent land and start a mining operation in a muddy West African town then booming with prospectors lured by what was

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Ghana’s Majestic Past/History in Photographs: Ghana in the 1870s

 





In
the inner of an Ashanti homestead (today Ghana) 1837


 


 




A
woman from Éwaffé, a village with at that time frequently visited, permanent
marketplace in the hinterland of the Gold Coast. The bead on the back side of
the clothing the woman was also called "Cul de Paris" and was at that
time an internationally popular fad in women's clothing. 1873


 


 




A
wife of the king

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History of Fashion in Ghana: Dutch Wax

African Dutch Wax



  

The part of Toronto I live in is a pretty ethnically and racially mixed area. While I can’t give you its exact demographics, I think it would be pretty fair to say that a relatively large portion of the neighborhood is composed of people of West and Central African origin or descent. It is often referred to, lovingly, by my friend (who is herself the daughter of two

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Accra Homes -offering reasonably priced stylish rentals in Accra Ghana…..

Property
Type: Unfurnished Apartment
Transaction
Type: Rent
Price:
$ 1700.00
Location:
Osu
Bedrooms:
2
Washrooms:

Status:
Property Available


Description:
One can see the whole of Osu environ from standing at the balcony or looking
through the window of this apartment. There is 24/hr security, furnished
kitchen, it is just by the roadside, 3 mins drive from Osu Papaye & a

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Breaking News: Miss Ghana 2013 Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter comes in Third place….

Left
is Mrs France 2013 who came 2nd place, then the winner Miss Philippines 2013 Megan
Young and our Naa looking absolutely stunning in a royal blue evening gown..  









There’s are real sweetness, an easy breezy good natured
loveliness about Miss Ghana 2013 Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter –and I’m sooo pleased
for her and wish her the best…









The ever beautiful Miss Ghana 2013

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A Ghanaian Hero: Remembering Princess Laura Adorkor Koffey aka “Mother Koffey”

In
my search of more info about trailblazer and “Gold Coast native Laura Adorkor
Koffey” who founded “The African Universal Church and Commercial League” in the
United States in 1929 –with the sole purpose of repatriating African-Americans
back to the homeland of their forefathers in West Africa” I stumble across the
following via: http://therealstorylauraadorkorkofey.blogspot.co.uk
–

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The History of the Orthodox Church in Ghana .........

A Chronology of Events, 1884-1982


28 March 1884 Church founder Rev. Kwamin Ntsetse
Bresi-Ando was born, on this date, in the British Colony of the Gold Coast
(today known as Ghana, West Africa). The Ghanaian church community that he
founded (in 1932) eventually became the canonical Orthodox Church of Ghana,
within the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria (in 1982). Bresi-Ando was
very

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The West African Clean Energy & Environment Exhibition & Conference 2013 (WACEE 13) set to take place from 12th - 14th November 2013 at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana…..

WACEE '13 - Sustainable Energy for West Africa


The 2nd West African  
Clean Energy and Environment Exhibition and Conference, WACEE is
scheduled to take place from 12 - 14th November 2013 at the Accra International
Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana. 
Double-digit growth rates for  
South African imports of energy and electronic technology as well as
political stability make Ghana the

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Tourism & Luxe Weddings: Hillburi –proving a hit with Ghana’s high society wedding planners…

“Hillburi Aburi, the
Resort On The Hill”


 

Paulina says: Wow another hotel to add to our ever
growing band of exquisite hotels/venues to check out on our next visit to Ghana!!!


 

Hillburi which is touted as a “manor style boutique hotel and members club”
with “deluxe rooms, bar and  restaurant,
infinity Swimming pool, kids playground, conference and

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Men’s Fashion: Upper Culture GH

 Penny loafer also available in black.










Keeping up with Ghanaian tradition and heritage,
@upperculturegh presents the adinkra collection. Crafted with passion by our
finest goldsmith, adinkra is what every true Ghanaian is proud of.


 

 




Fresh off the shoe maker's table. Handmade shoes from
@upperculturegh


 


“Upper Culture is a Ghanaian
brand that makes quality,

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South Africa’s Times Media Group Limited (TMG) acquires a 32.26 percent stake in Ghana’s Multimedia Group for R144 million ($14.6m)….....

Title: TMG Acquires Stake In Ghana’s Multimedia For $14.6m
Dated: 17th September 2013



JSE-listed media giant, TMG, has announced the acquisition of 32.26 percent stake in Ghana’s Multimedia Group for R144 million ($14.6m).

This is the continuation of TMG’s strategy to invest in quality media firms in the African continent.
TMG said the reason it invested in Multimedia is that Ghana

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First Bank of Nigeria’s (FBN) acquires Ghana’s International Commercial Bank (ICB)

Title: First Bank’s ICB Acquisition Gets Approval
Dated: 25th September 2013


First Bank of Nigeria’s (FBN) recent acquisition of Ghana’s International Commercial Bank (ICB) has been approved by the Bank of Ghana (BOG).

According to a statement released by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the takeover will include ICB’s subsidiaries in Gambia, Guinea, Senegal and Sierra-Leone, and would

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Haute Nightlife: La Maison Du Cigar Accra, Ghana…

Paulina
says: Cigars are not for everyone, I personally haven’t had one since my Rex Bar
days in Zurich a hundred years ago but I think that for those of us who like to
work hard and play hard –one night of high excess in our life is not a bad
thing –no? Anyway I know I’m going to be getting some funky emails from Ghana’s
moral classes……


Recently
launched La Maison Du Cigar is all

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Looking for luxury rentals in Ghana, head to Casas Corona…….

 





First Floor Apartment East Legon.

​Available IMMEDIATELY
US$2500 unfurnished
​​This first floor apartment is ideally located.  It comes with everything you don't want to have to worry about: fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer, cooker, wireless router.  With 3 bedrooms and an open plan living/dining area full of natural light as well as a balcony with views over the courtyard its

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La Dolce Vita: After a second home abroad? Check out Ocean Green Beach Villas in Prampram Ghana…….

Work being carried out in Prampram Ghana on the construction of Ocean Green Beach Villas..





“Have
a look at our Ocean Green Beach Villas Prampram. We identify 3 types of villas
and can include private pool if so desired. Each house has 2 parking spaces.
Each house also has over 82 m2 additional built space for Terrace, Patio and
Exterior Moonlight bathing. The design and

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Model Citizen: Nunana Awoonor

 This photo is killer fierce.......










Paulina says: There’s a real buzz about student and model
Nunana Awoonor in the Ghanaian press and beyond –right now. So I just had to
investigate –and I’m glad I did.


New Jersey based Nunana Awoonor, don’t you just love her
name…. who’s been modelling for about 2 years is pretty fabulous.


Nunana Awoonor is a naturally beautiful

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Ghana’s Sarkordie Makes Forbes Top Ten Most Bankable African Urban Music Artists…

Paulina says: I love Africa’s best rapper Sarkordie… He
has just been voted the 8th most bankable African artists on the
planet by Forbes –good for him, he’s an incredibly inspirational young man..…


We have to celebrate Sarkodie, -unlike other Ghana based
recording artists Sakordie isn’t afraid of success and is willing to venture
into other industries including fashion design etc.


I

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A must Read: Design233 Website

 **Credit: Photography by Charles Lawson





“The Swaniker residence, designed originally by Gizella
Agbotsui for the Swaniker family, is a house full of delights and surprises.
The original plan for this lovely four-bedroom house was slightly altered by
the older Swaniker lady, Constance's mother, adding on a lobby into the house,
a formal seating area as well as a front

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House of Cramer –fast becoming Ghana’s fashion stylists du jour….

PHOTOGRAPHY- C. Asare  

MAKE- UP- Contours by Valerie


STYLING- House of Cramer


MODEL- Oforiwaa




 




Catwalk styling by House of Cramer for CHRISTIE BROWN
RUNWAY | Talensi


 




TV styling by House of Cramer on the set of The BE BOLD
Show | Season 4


 




Fashion Styling by House of Cramer for CHRISTIE BROWN
LOOKBOOK | Xutra


 




Catwalk styling by House of Cramer for

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Shillons Delicatessen –fast becoming the numero uno go-to delicatessen for haute ingredients in Ghana (and probably West Africa)….

“An exciting new
delicatessen in Accra, offering imported cheeses, cooked meats and other
speciality produce combining local Ghanaian ingredients to tempt any palate.” Shillons
Delicatessen


 

Paulina says: Are desperately homesick for some posh nosh
somewhere in the Accra metropolis? Head to Shillons Delicatessen situated in Awulutey
Street, Accra, Ghana and you’ll be as right-as-rain

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Luxe Weddings in Ghana: Why not arrive at your dream wedding via a helicopter courtesy of True Events Ghana….

 




 


“True Events Ghana is a hub to your dream weddings,
corporate events and couture events.” True Events Ghana


 


Paulina says: I don’t know whether the good people behind
new wedding/events planners du jour True Events Ghana -climbed into my Ghana Rising
brain or not but they have managed to singlehandedly take the wedding industry
in Ghana to the next level, –to the zenith in fact

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Haute Foodie News: Accra's favourite Italian Pizza Bar & Grill partners with hellofood.com

Paulina says: Did you know that Accra's favourite Italian
Pizza joint -Nicolino Pizza Bar & Grill has now partners with hellofood.com,
Ghana’s go-to gourmet delivery service of choice to deliver their Hot Toscana
Pizza prized at GH₵28.00 straight to your door?


Yep…head to “Hellofood.com and discover great food every
day, and enjoy steaming home food conveniently delivered to your

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Hot Night Life: SHAKA ZULU Bar & Restaurant, Accra Ghana…

“A sophisticated and high end bar & restaurant, for
the best nightlife experience in Accra.” SHAKA ZULU Bar & Restaurant


 


Paulina says: Another day, another fab venue to add to the ever growing
band of fantastic hubs for hot nights out in the ever sexy Accra metropolis…


My gorgeous friend Ivy H just got back from Ghana (she’s
going back in a couple of weeks

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Luxe Weddings in Ghana: The Plaice Events Centre

 

“A luxurious mobile air-conditioned tent suitable for all
events.” The Plaice Events Centre


 

Paulina says: I’ve been meaning to blog about The Plaice
Events Centre forever and must do so now because I keep getting emails about elegant
venues that are large enough to hold uber large events and weddings…


Feted as the go to venue for Ghana’s fash-pack, fashion entrepreneur

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Fashion: AfroMod Trends Launches 'Nyornu' 2013 Collection

Photography: Sefa Nkansah


Model: Adina Ndamse


Make up: Sparkle n
Shine


Hair: Shinells
(OSU)


 

Paulina says: I’m excited!!! Is it possible that we have
another fantastic media hub in which to appreciate all the fabulous happenings
in Ghana? I stumbled upon these lovely photos of Ghana based fashion label AfroMod Trends' latest 'Nyornu'
2013 Collection via the Modern Ghana

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The State of the nation’s Roads: Omgoodness Russian delegate to Ghana the Rt. Hon Justice Viacheslav Mikhailovic Lebedev is seriously injured in a motor accident….

Title: Update: Russian Chief Justice at 37 Military Hospital




The Chief Justice of Russia, who got severely injured in a motor accident in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, has been admitted at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. He is currently at the Intensive Unit, government has confirmed.

Justice Viacheslav Mikhailovic Lebedev was one of the guest speakers at an annual Ghana Bar

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Who will be gracing this year's Ghana Fashion & Design Week’s front Row.....

 The star studded front row at London fashion Week....




 

Fab singers Delilah, Pixie Lott and AME's on the front row at Julien
MacDonald show…





Icons…American Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Mick Jagger at
the shows





 
Former Sugarbabes now MKS ...Mutya, Keisha and Siobhan at
Sister by Sibling show at London Fashion Week…





 One
Direction's Harry Styles, Kelly Osbourne and a

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Fashion: Ami Richardson

 

“Ami Richardson brings you Colourful, Trendy, Chick,
Cute and Timeless locally made leather and African print bags, clutches, shoes,
wallets etc. that is designed with you in mind.” Ami Richardson


 

Paulina says: The Ami Richardson accessories label (think
bold trendy handbags and clutches) is uber new to la Ghana Rising’s radar and
looks young, fresh and

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The State of the Nation: Only the BONES are left……

Title: NDC Blames Duffour For Economic Crisis
Dated: 10/9/13

It is a reality that aside of direct beneficiaries of the GYEEDA largesse, members of the Youth For Mahama Campaign, and some Executives of the NDC including alleged beneficiaries of Judgement Debts, every citizen of Ghana is feeling the pains of the nation’s economic crunch.

Ghanaians were not surprised when the President, John

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A Ghanaian Hero: Nii Quaynor ‘Africa's father of the internet’..

Professor Nii Quaynor



Title: 'Africa's father of the internet:' Web pioneer on
bringing a continent online


Dated: 4/9/2013

 


Ghanaian professor Nii Quaynor is an African internet pioneer

He was recently inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame
He says more African businesses must develop and host content


 
(CNN) -- If you're reading this somewhere in Africa, then perhaps you

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Ghana Model Awards Release their ‘Model of the Year’ Nominees……….

NOMINEES FOR 'THE MOST PROMISING MODEL OF THE YEAR -
FEMALE' :


 MERCY ASHIE


 FREMA MENSAH


 ZENOBIA BOU -
CHEDID


 GRACE SARFO


 GLORIA DOGBEY


 







NOMINEES FOR THE 'MOST PROMISING MODEL OF THE YEAR -
MALE':


 COURAGE KWASHIE


 RALPH ZILLARY


 ISAAC ARTHUR


 JOSEPH KOOMSON


 PRINCE IBRAHIM


 


 





Plus Size Model


NOMINEES FOR THE 'PLUS SIZE MODEL OF THE YEAR' :

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Music: Interpol is not enough...............................

Title: Ghanaian event organisers report Elephant Man to Interpol



Information available to NEWS-ONE indicates that two Ghanaian event organizers, Bullhaus Entertainment and Rackus Production have reported Jamaican music star, Elephant Man to Interpol over $25,000 fraud case.

The man known as ‘Energy God’ allegedly refused to return an amount of $25,000 the two companies paid him to

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Miss Universe Ghana 2013 Hanniel Jamin is released after kidnap ordeal…..

Miss Universe Ghana 2013, Hanniel Jamin was on Tuesday abducted at Adabraka, a suburb of Accra by some unknown assailants for some several hours and was later freed, but not with her belongings.

She was robbed of her handbag, pair of shoes, phone and her monthly allowance of GHS 250 that she received from organizers of Miss Universe Ghana, the same day she was kidnapped.The

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World Bank set to deliver More Integrated Efficient Services to Clients in Ghana……

New World Bank Group Office Building Opens in Ghana to Deliver More Integrated, Efficient Services to Clients

August 13, 2013


 


The new World Bank Group building, which is located on
Independence Ave. in the Ridge suburb of Accra, has been built around a
decades-old Nim Tree that was preserved in the middle of the four-story
structure.


The World Bank Group opens a new, eco-friendly

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The Ghana's government prepares new 15-year National Tourism Development Plan (2013 – 2027)......

 
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts is canvassing for funding to support its Marketing Ghana Programme.
The funding will include Ghana’s appearance on a CNN programme, CNN Eye on Ghana Project, an initiative to use the CNN network to market Ghana‘s tourism at the global level. The programme is estimated to cost Ghana some US$1.5 million.“This is part of efforts to showcase

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Hon. Priscilla Arhin the new mayor of Cape Coast………

Hon. Priscilla Arhin




Paulina says: Did you know Cape Coast a coastal town in Ghana’s Central
Region has a new female mayor? Nor did I!!! 



I also don’t know if the right Honourable Priscilla Arhin
is the first female mayor of Cape Coast or not, it would be good to know more about
her. Anyway this is a lovely bit of inspiring news; -Ghana Rising wishes our
new mayor the very best of

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The state of the Nation: Spending Binges…………………………

Title: The 10 Worst Economies --Dated: 6/09/2010


9. Ghana

GDP per capita: $671 Inflation rate: 16%

"Bauxite, the world’s largest manmade lake, a 1-gigawatt hydroelectric plant and now offshore oil. Ghana’s got it all, except a functioning economy. Persistent electricity shortages have sidelined the massive Valco aluminum smelter and the government of Ghana must privatize several

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Business & Politics: Komenda Sugar factory

Title: KEEA: Government to revamp Komenda Sugar Factory
Dated: 5-9-2013

The Government of Ghana has sourced 35 million-dollar loan from India for the reconstruction of Komenda Sugar factory in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) District of the Central Region.The Government through the Export Development and Agricultural Investment Fund would also contribute one million dollars towards the

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Printex opens new standalone store in Airport West, Accra Ghana……..

Designs by Various designers using Printex's new Safari fabrics...






 Dress by N'kya Designs using Printex’s latest Safari fabrics…..





Both of these dresses were designed by N'kya Designs but we can’t decide which we love better. Come get these and other prints at our new store in Accra.







The new Printex shop in Airport West



 

 



This is Safari by Printex, our

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Ghana Rising Hearts Eny of Styleesta Diaries Blog.......

NARS lip pencil in dragon girl, HARLEY DAVIDSON leather jacket (vintage), TOPSHOP earrings, ZARA white tunic, POPCITY mickey mouse sunglasses.










 
PRADA blouse, NORDSTROM skirt, ZARA pumps, CUFF (from a street vendor in Ghana).


 




 

 

H&M bib necklace, FRUGAL FINDS rings, CATHY JEAN ankle strap heels.


 




 

URBAN OUTFITTERS 
denim/leather jacket, PRABAL GURUNG for TARGET

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Event of The Year: Some of Ghana Fashion & Design Week’s Luxe Media Partnerships….

 

 

 

 

 



 

Moët & Chandon announced as Official Champagne Sponsor
of Ghana Fashion & Design Week 2013


(Accra, 30th July 2013) – Moët & Chandon, the
champagne of success and glamour since 1743, partners again with Ghana Fashion
& Design Week as the official champagne sponsor for the event VIP evening
to be held in Accra, Ghana this October 2013, at the Movenpick Hotel from the

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Tourism/Design & Architecture: Princes Town Resort

"The Princes Town Luxury Beach
Resort and Residences will bring much needed international standard
accommodation to the Greater Takoradi area in the Western Region of Ghana, the
heart of Ghana's timber, mining and oil industries. Soroma Capital is
responsible for the project finance for this $200m project, which is a
partnership development with the local community. The site enjoys over a

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Objects of Desire: Kente Knockers

Price: £25.00 each


“Jewellery designed for Girls in a Westernised World. Kente
Knockers is unique, limited edition handmade jewellery designed for girls in a
westernised world. It uses a mixture of original Kente materials and ranges
from bangles to earrings for a fusion of culture and style from original Kente
material from Ghana.”  Kente Knockers


For more info or to

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High-Life & Lifestyle: Primium's Limited

“Primium's aims to
introduce create awareness and appreciation for the craft and tradition that
special beers stand for. Primium's Limited, a 100% Ghanaian company, was founded
in 2012 with the sole purpose of introducing specialty beers to Ghana, offering
consumers more taste, style and variety beyond the range of existing lager and
stout beers. Our focus is on the distribution and

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Tourism & Architecture: Gilou Bar and Restaurant –adding to Takoradi’s growing list of elegant bars and hotels…

Paulina says: Ahhhhhhh Takoradi ……..‘Ghana’s very own Oil
City’…never ceases to amaze me. Definitely much sexier than Kumasi could ever hope
to be, some of the high-end bars and hotels springing up in said city are a
wonder to behold!!!


Anyway I was told about Gilou Bar and Restaurant way back
but couldn’t find any photos or website or what have yousss --so I left it..

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Urgent: Vintage cars needed for high-end weddings in Ghana……………..

An elegant couple in Ghana in a not soooo typical vintage
car on their wedding day.  

Photo by Nana
Kofi Acquah


 






 I love the quirky English Morris Minor…………….













Perfect










Vintage Bentley with pretty floral details….


 



http://romanlimousine.com/vintage-car/

 

 








Jaguar Mk5 by Belle Classic Limousines

https://www.facebook.com/

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Fashion: Le Provocateur

Paulina says: When Accra’s most fashionable gals-about-town
tell you that Le Provocateur is one of the best lingerie shops in town -you
take it as gospel.


Le Provocateur carries all that’s hot, a must and lovely
in the world of elegant lingerie in their shop situated in Osu, Accra behind Goil
filling station. For more info visit: http://le-provocateur.com/
https://twitter.com/

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