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irenedonati · 4 years

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COLONIAL VIRUS

“Ei corona!” Two weeks ago, we went for a PidgenTV recce in Kantamanto, one of the most popular markets in Accra, and it was the first time I heard people calling me “Corona.” It happened again a few days later around Ako Adjei Park where I live; and somebody said it from the streets while I was in a car around Teshie.

Ironically, I was in the market with Wanlov and Sister Deborah preparing a content to draw attention on Covid-19 and waste management in the country.

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I admit for one little moment, my mind thought: what if Ghanaians start becoming angry at us because of this virus? But almost immediately another thought became more predominant: what a humbling experience. For once in my life I get to experience the feeling that millions and millions of non caucasian people have experienced in the western world. I tried to think about how it feels to endure something like that almost everyday of your life. I felt like a punch in the stomach. My heart felt heavy.

Meanwhile, in the streets of Accra, a friend experienced something similar, but she posted a quite dramatic Instagram story saying she experienced xenophobia. When I asked her what happened, explaining that in the market people had just called me “Corona,” she said people asked her if she had Coronavirus and someone asked her friend if she came to bring it. That sounded to me more like a legitimate question than an episode of xenofobia to be afraid of. But she insisted: it was such a bad feeling and she wouldn’t trust to go out alone.

As a Ghanaian friend said later while discussing this episode “Ghanaians are anything but white people killers.” We smiled.

But the rumours about a possible Ghanaian discrimination against obroni kept spreading. A contributor to Der Spiegel wrote on the subject in a very superficial way, and like if it wasn’t enough, CitiNewsRoom shared this ridiculous news report on the same matter. ( The woman dragged in the video was refusing to use hand sanitizer entering the supermarket, she wasn’t attacked because white.)

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I think that most caucasians have never experienced being unwanted or not welcomed here before. And so the shock is doing significant damage to their psyche. Unless mistaken, no “obroni” is in danger in Ghana at the moment, rather is quite the opposite.

Let’s be real, we all have been revered for no reason just because caucasians or foreigners in Ghana. And that’s why the part for the Citi News report that raises eyebrows is the one of the woman crying discrimination, when she’s the director of Liberty American School, making money in Ghana with private education based on Jesus Christ. Literally.

Maybe, she is a good person, like I know my friend who felt unrightfully discriminated against is not a bad person, but their view is blocked by never being challenged in a country where we are a minority. And that’s the foundation of the colonial mindset.

This virus wasn’t here. If a mindset that still allows whoever coming from outside to have a special treatment didn’t exist, we probably still have zero cases. This virus was imported, and for those informed it’s easy to recall that Colonization has spread so many diseases. We have killed millions amongst indigenous populations with bacterias and viruses they couldn’t fight. And even if this is a pandemic and scientists will fight me saying it couldn’t be avoided,we didn’t realise that the way this virus was going to hit Africa couldn’t be contained as in other parts of the world.

The government decided to apply the international rule of lockdown, instead of thinking to an afrocentric approach, knowing that the less privileged, even if not infected, are going to suffer, while the more privileged, the minority of the population, will have the chance to be in isolation and probably pay for medical care if needed. In this entire debacle on how threatened we felt we forgot that the most vulnerable will die more. People decided to spend this time to call out a non existent xenophobia because we felt our privilege was notched, instead of thinking how lucky we have been to be here for so long living a life that most of the population will not be able to live.

The word xenophobia means “Fear of the stranger,” not hate.

And it’s challenging because in our imagery, black african people are the ones spreading deadly diseases like Ebola, while we are the ones spreading civilizations and culture and exporting democracy. Aren’t we? Now we have to admit we are responsible for spreading this virus, as a community of human beings living in the developed world.

What I hear in many conversations in the expatriate community sickens me: people don’t understand why the locals are not respecting the social distancing, why the locals are not staying home, why the locals are not using hand sanitizers. Bars, restaurants, shops, the ones whose owners can afford to stay home, are laying off people: where do we think these people are supposed to go? How are they going to feed themselves and their families? As Wanlov said in a recent interview:

“ If you’re given the choice to fear corona or fear hunger, you fear hunger.”

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The government asked the Nation ( the Christian and Muslim one ) to fast and pray because if there’s any supernatural superpower, that’s the only thing that can save them. And if it doesn’t, they will tell them it is because they didn’t pray or fast well enough. And now a new savior has arrived to take advantage of the lack of leadership: Jack Ma, already busy in being sure the african countries are economically dependent from China as much as from the other colonies, is already at the forefront to “help” us fight the virus.

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I am torn between two worlds because the country where I am born, Italy, is suffering incredible losses, and my family is there, but they are safe. And if you are really there talking about distancing to get closer, disconnect to connect, crying because social distancing is making you anxious, consider shifting your focus to how you can be a better person, better neighbour, better friend for those who can’t protect themselves.

To my adoptive home Ghana, my home for the past 7 years, where I have laughed and cried, fell in love and out of it, where I almost became a mother, this is where now I need to put my efforts to be sure that we learn how to be better human beings. I am still trying to figure out how, but the most powerful thing I know is to spread conversations and content.

Before you post that IG story from Accra, think you are safe, think we need to re-balance the world order because this virus isn’t the worst thing that can happen to us. Think how, if you are staying, we are going to get through this with the people who have been welcoming us for years. Self isolation can save lives, but let’s be honest, it’s making us also selfish and more self-centered, and makes us lose focus on who is out there. Try to think about the words “others” and “togetherness” when you wake up, it might help you change perspective.

And if for one time people will shout “EI CORONA!” and you feel bad, hold on to that feeling. I was humbled by the feeling, not enraged. If it happens maybe suck it up. Breathe into it, and think that there are so many other people in the world that had to experience it millions and millions of times in their existence just because they don’t look like you.

“We must remain human, even in the most difficult times. Because, despite everything, there must always be humanity within us. We have to bring it to others.” - Vittorio Arrigoni

#covidー19 #ghana

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netbuzzafrica · 7 years

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Priscilla Kennedy makes Ghana proud at 2017 L’Atelier Awards in South Africa

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] -Priscilla Kennedy of Ghana picked up the first Merit Award for her piece Untitled 2016, which takes a jab at the social stereotype that women are tools of seduction.

–Kenya’s Maral Bolouri and South Africa’s Banele Khoza take top awards

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dupaulart · 7 years

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Participating artists: Bright Ackwerh @brightackwerh BRIGHTACKWERH

Kwame Akoto @osramba_media Kwame Akoto

Lavialle Campbell @coagulacuratorial Lavialle Campbell

Florine Demosthene @florinedemosthene Florine Demosthene

June Edmonds @juneeecee June Edmonds

Cole James @colemjames Cole Jupiter James

Jeffrey Meris @jeffreymeris Jeffrey Meris

Jodi Minnis @jodi_ea Jodi Minnis

Nii Kotei Nikoi @niikotei Nii Kotei Nikoi

Keisha Oliver @keishalive Keisha Oliver

Duane Paul @duanepaul Duane Paul

Gio Swaby @gioswaby Gio Swaby

Jamaal Tolbert @hasefthegreat Jamaal Hasef Maghann Tolbert

Wanlov The Kubolor @wanlov Wanlov the Kubolor

SBC SoLA: Oct. 14 -Nov. 18, 2017 Oct. 14, 4-7 Opening Reception Nov. 5, 5-7 Curator’s Walk Through with April Bey #art #contemporaryart #laart #bahamianart #ghanaianart #haitianart #jamaiacanartist #diasporagasm #exhibition @losangeles_city @bandofvices @creativecurvyginger @gallery1957 @contemporaryartghana @chalewoteofficial Diasporagasm at SBC SoLA Gallery South Bay Contemporary SOLA Gallery

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brightackwerh · 7 years

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My name is Bright Ackwerh I live and work in Ghana 🇬🇭 I paint as investigation into identity politics and cultural capital issues Satire speaks it! #drawingwhileblack #art #illustration #abonsamcartoons #ghana #contemporaryart #africa #trending #arttrend

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c3artsradio · 6 years

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jomalinis · 7 years

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Painter Bright Ackwerh creates a different meaning to 'political correctness' through his work

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ae-rm-blog · 7 years

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"This music you gonna put up in your house, on a placard, as one of the vehicles that helped to free the people from oppression." #bobmarleyquotes . 🎨 by Bright Tetteh Ackwerh (Ghana) #bobmarleyart #love #music #soundsystem #bobmarley

#music #love #soundsystem #bobmarleyart #bobmarleyquotes #bobmarley

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richardanarchist · 7 years

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irenedonati · 7 years

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#SMWiAccra 2017 and my keynote about influence.

(First things first: s/o to Beryl at EchoHouse for putting together this event. Everything is perfectible but as a first edition, I’ve seen great things done. And it has to be given to her. )

I was invited to talk about content, and how influencers are monetizing their influence. So I had to show examples of people making a serious amount of money out of Ghana because as it stands in Ghana nor brand or bloggers or celebrity seems to be doing the right thing to monetize influence.

This will be a long post, but as I’ve been asked by several different people to get the “slides” of my keynote, I decided to summarise my speech in a text. I think that there’s no point to having my slides if you can’t get the references and the thought process behind them so hopefully, this post might help more.

Before I start: we will do the same exercise made at SMW: for the duration of this post, we will not consider the word “bullshit” profanity because no other word in the world can work the same way in this context.

The title of my keynote was “The Bullshit Industrial Complex.” As explained the title was borrowed and inspired by an extremely compelling article I read on 99U about the creative industry being self-referential. It was the perfect headline for the message I wanted to send about the wrong perception of influence in this country ( and not only ).

At the beginning of this year, I wrote a couple of posts on LinkedIn after a company called Clique Africa published the ranking of the most influential social media personalities and brands in Ghana with title “THE INFLUENCE ISSUE: GHANA, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN QUALITY AND QUANTITY AND ME ROLLING MY EYES SO BAD.”

The point I was making is that influence cannot solely be considered from a quantitative perspective, but it has to be defined from a qualitative one as well.

In the context of what I was asked to talk about at #SMW was important to make people understand the impact of quality if you want to have a chance to monetize your “influence” and your social media presence as an “influencer” through partnerships with brands.

I like the definition of influence that I found in an old article in Forbes, which says:

“Influence = Audience Reach (# of followers) x Brand Affinity (expertise and credibility) x Strength of Relationship with Followers.”

These are parameters which should be considered by brands when they decide to invest in influencers. Most of the times they look only for the fan base, and that’s how we get the wrong ranking of the most influential people/brands in Ghana.

“Influential ” for a brand cannot be equal to “famous”: if “famous” is for the wrong reasons, the damage to your brand will be much bigger than the “impressions” you got. And if you as an influencer lose credibility, you will lose your money: no need to mention Tiger Woods, and many others after him, who lost sponsorships because of their loss of credibility.

To define who is an influencer I love to use a clip from a 2010 short documentary which I think is still absolutely legit: “INFLUENCERS: how trends and creativity become contagious.”

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What I think is important to understand is that an influencer doesn’t hop on a trend, s/he creates the trend. And to do so, s/he has to create an impact on the culture. Whatever culture … unfortunately even trash culture if you want, but you still have to be impactful.

When brands have the luck to meet this kind of human beings able to take something that is not in mainstream consciousness and make it mainstream, they have to create the longest possible partnership with them, because they have the chance to become iconic together. See whoever works with Pharrell Williams, or think about Michael Jordan.

Henceforth INFLUENCERS ≠ BULLSHITTERS. Now when I say this, I don’t mean to say that influential people are only severe people with conscious thoughts. But the more they are consistent in their truth, the more they are influential. Read: I don’t think the Kardashians will help us to save the world, but I can’t deny their influence in the modern society.

However, giving a Ghanaian context to the evolution of the digital world, it’s sad to say, I see a circus where everyone is trying to gain likes in the worst ways. If I were a brand, I would look more for micro influencers who can add value with content and who can become very significant in the upcoming years considering how music/fashion/art are growing fast and gaining international attention.

What makes these Ghanaian micro influencers more impactful than big mainstream artists/bloggers, is the power of their content and their storytelling.

I have to talk about two examples of people defined “most influential” in Ghana: John Dumelo and Ameyaw Debrah. Because being the “most influential” celebrity and the “most influential” blogger, right now they should be making money after their influence ( real money ), but they are not making what Rihanna makes from Puma, aren’t they?

Thanks for the wonderful service @telefonikaghana 😇😇

My question in the room was: how many of you feel the urgency to run to Telefonika and buy something after seeing this post? No one raised his hand. We got the same reaction after using an Ameyaw Debrah picture, except that he was in the room and he didn’t like it.

When you arrive at a certain level of notoriety, and you start being tapped by corporations, you have to be careful not to lose the ability to connect with the culture and to influence people for real and don’t become self-referential. If your selfies are a constant masturbation about what you are doing without any story to tell, you will keep getting paid peanuts, and you will never be able to start a real partnership with meaningful brands.

The kind of influencers big brands want to work with don’t conform, don’t follow the rules, they challenge the culture saying “what if," they have the power to become role models. Unfortunately, at this moment, brands in Ghana don’t seem to be ready to engage real partnerships with influencers who are telling different stories, but they will, and that’s why I always love to show Kanye West speech at the 2016 MTV VMA about the power of role models “aka” influencers.

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After working for years with different brands in Ghana I recognize the mistake of “counting the impressions, not the impressed” and that makes them go where the big numbers are without evaluating the real influence.

If I think as a brand about who I would invest in, there are so many better ideas than a blogger with a lot of followers but no credible image, posting offensive content, revenge porn and showing off a lifestyle that doesn’t exist.

I presented some examples which are not an exhaustive list of the amazing people I could have mentioned, I keep thinking about people I left out, but I wanted to focus on influencers who can take some brands on a different level if they decide to run together in the long term. Partnership with the right influencer is the future. Frankly, when a blogger comes with a “price list” for a blog post, I want to kill myself. Give me a story to tell, that’s priceless.

What these people I mentioned have, is content. Their image is content; their life is content, their behavior is content, their art is content. And what brands desperately need is content, because people don’t want to deal with your product they want to deal with people’s stories interacting with your product story naturally and organically. That’s branded content.

Serge Attukwei Clottey, Bright Ackwerh, Dj Steloo, Poetra Asantewa, Darko Vibes, Worlasi, Kobby Graham, the Black Girls Glow collective, Crazinist, Efua Sutherland, Papa Oppong and Mukase Chic. I could have added many more… from Accra We Dey to the Serrallio crew (yes they are influencers ), from Official Kwame to Francis Kokoroko, from Stefania Manfreda to Wanlov, from M.anifest to Ria Boss to Adomaa… I was just giving examples of beautiful stories to tell, I wasn’t saying they are the only ones. However, those I mentioned make me want to tell their stories and they have an image so powerful that stands out and were good examples. And the reason why they stand out it’s because there’s nothing fake about what they are doing. There’s authenticity in their message.

Authenticity is what counts when you have to work with a brand/agency as an influencer. As Shelly Lazarus said once: “Here’s the thing: I hate it when people talk about personal brand. Those words imply that people need to adopt identities that are artificial and plastic and packaged, when what actually works is authenticity. One of the fabulous things I’ve enjoyed about my career is collaborating with so many leaders across different industries and countries, and without exception the successful ones have been comfortable in their own skin.”

When brands and influencers partner up compellingly, you can get content like what recently Quincy Jones has done for JBL: I don’t see him inviting anyone to buy the headphones in the entire series of documentaries… but it’s more effective than an advert.

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My suggestion to blogger and influencers is, if brands and agencies are not ready yet to come up with good ideas for you, go and present a project, go and show your content and how they can use it to improve their brand. If you keep going and begging for small money, they will never consider you when big money will come.

And to conclude, all of us have a responsibility when is about not to give to bullshitters the power they think they have “We all bear responsibility in the war against bullshit. We should discourage bullshitters by resisting the temptation to cave to the clickbait and contribute to page views.”

Quick notes: I never said anything against Shatta Wale; I said if you want to deal with someone mainstream you have to be sure he is representing your brand in the right way to the right target audience. But if the mainstream artist is taking a lot of money to represent a brand and then decides to open his mouth and bite the hand which is paying him, the brand should sue his ass even if the person is Shatta Wale.

I have nothing against John Dumelo, we are actually friendly, and I usually tell him the same things I presented when I meet him or talk to him. He never gets offended. Au contraire Ameyaw Debrah seems to feel like bringing examples of people doing a better job than he does, means to insult Ghana. But all I am actually trying to say is that Ghana artists are as excellent as the foreign ones, deserve the same money and recognition, and they have to start to get what they deserve stepping up the game regarding content. Whoever keeps asking for few cedis to post whatever bullshit a brand asks for, is not doing any favor to his country and the industry.

I have said nothing against Worlasi; I actually compared him to Kanye so the person in the room who had the great idea to tell him I was dissing him on stage, should find the way to open his mind when I speak.

I guess I will see you at the next Social Media Week, in the meantime if anyone is interested in continuing this conversation somewhere else, I think you know where to find me.

Cheers!

#ghana #digital #socialmediaweek #influencers #brands #content #smwiaccra #social media

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dupaulart · 7 years

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https://www.facebook.com/events/116360465724489??ti=ia Participating artists: Bright Ackwerh @brightackwerh BRIGHTACKWERH Kwame Akoto @osramba_media Kwame Akoto Lavialle Campbell @coagulacuratorial Lavialle Campbell Florine Demosthene @florinedemosthene Florine Demosthene June Edmonds @juneeecee June Edmonds Cole James @colemjames Cole Jupiter James Jeffrey Meris @jeffreymeris Jeffrey Meris Jodi Minnis @jodi_ea Jodi Minnis Nii Kotei Nikoi @niikotei Nii Kotei Nikoi Keisha Oliver @keishalive Keisha Oliver Duane Paul @duanepaul Duane Paul Gio Swaby @gioswaby Gio Swaby Jamaal Tolbert @hasefthegreat Jamaal Hasef Maghann Tolbert Wanlov The Kubolor @wanlov Wanlov the Kubolor SBC SoLA: Oct. 14 -Nov. 18, 2017 Oct. 14, 4-7 Opening Reception Nov. 5, 5-7 Curator's Walk Through with April Bey #art #contemporaryart #laart #bahamianart #ghanaianart #haitianart #jamaiacanartist #diasporagasm #exhibition @losangeles_city @bandofvices @creativecurvyginger @gallery1957 @contemporaryartghana @chalewoteofficial Diasporagasm at SBC SoLA Gallery South Bay Contemporary SOLA Gallery Solange Beyoncé Mat Gleason Isabelle Lutterodt Jillith Moniz Chelle Chelle Lili Bernard

#art #contemporaryart #jamaiacanartist #exhibition #haitianart #laart #bahamianart #ghanaianart #diasporagasm

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ghanagist · 8 years

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Professor El Anatsui To Chair Jury Panel For 2016 Kuenyehia Prize For Contemporary Ghanaian Art

THE names of the ten exciting artists who have emerged finalists for the 2nd Annual Kuenyehia Prize for Contemporary Ghanaian Art are today revealed. Hundreds of artists across Ghana entered submissions for the award, which is fast becoming one of the key milestones in the country’s art calendar. It can also be announced that the world-renowned artist and scholar Professor El Anatsui will chair…

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#Bright Ackwerh #Deryk Owusu Bempah #Enam Bosoka #Gorden Kegya #Isshaq Ismail #Kuenyehia Prize for Contemporary Ghanaian Art #Maxwell Boadi #Mustapha Mohammed #News #Peter Schaub-Nzoley #Professor El Anatsui #Professor El Anatsui To Chair Jury Panel For 2016 Kuenyehia Prize For Contemporary Ghanaian Art #Sefa Nkansa #Setor Fiadzigbey

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shutterspeedpapi · 9 years

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irenedonati · 7 years

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On Black Girls Glow, #MotherOfHeirs and me being overwhelmed.

I’m receiving since Sunday messages and acknowledgements for my “help” on the Black Girls Glow project.

I feel answering with “thank you” or various emojis on twitter cannot be enough to express the feelings of gratitude that I actually have. I remembered I have a blog and that my blog has been silent since forever so... maybe time to start again.

DISCLAIMER: it might be a long post.

It’s my fourth year in a country that I’ve chosen to be my home and it has been four years of ups and downs and rollercoasters.

One of the reasons why I managed to survive many things it’s because I’ve been able to be surrounded by incredible artistic talents.

I bless my friendship with Kyekyeku, the beautiful experience with M.anifest in the work environment and the small work I’ve done with Worlasi which is another indisputable talent. All the concerts and art exhibitions and creative power I’ve seen around have nurtured me. And working with Stefania and meeting all these upcoming artists... and then meeting the Nkenten family, which technically saved me. And recently Isaac Opoku and Bright Ackwerh... I feel very lucky for all this. I don’t even want to start mentioning all the amazing people in the fashion industry... you guys know who you are.

I remember the first time I saw Poetra on stage more than 3 years ago, and I remember writing a blog post saying she moved me... and then tweeting “Girl, You Rock!” at Alliance Française, the second time I saw her.

I know something about art because I come from music... My mum says, I used to fall asleep with Opera when I was a child, my family on my mother’s side has the music in the DNA. I’ve studied piano for 10 years and singing has been my passion for my entire life. Christmas as a kid in my house was special, because of all of us playing music and singing.

Then I’ve worked in the creative industry: advertising is one of the best environments to share passion for art: creatives are usually artists on the side or, like my beautiful friend Guido, they can even decide to finally drop their jobs and pursue their art career. Or like my beloved John, they paint during the night and they go to work during the day.

I became a buddhist many years ago, and one of my mentors says ‘To strive even higher, to do even better—the creative process is a desperate struggle to go beyond what we were yesterday. It is a battle against resting on our laurels, against the fear of losing what we have. It is an adventure into unknown territory.’

And then I became a Yoga teacher and through Yoga and meditation I’ve been able to express my creativity more. My writings are not public, but I do write.

Now, what happened with Black Girls Glow I would not describe it as me “helping”: what I felt from the moment I’ve started working closer with Ama is that they’ve embraced me. And in a way, they helped me.

I feel like I needed them more than they needed me: yes I’ve offered my services as Pr, helped with the fundraising, spread the word as much as I could, helped with the event and supported them. But I had the privilege to be chosen to do it. I had the privilege to get their trust. It was my honour to be surrounded by so much talent.

I’m very bad with compliments so all these “thank you” are actually very overwhelming for me. When you struggle with anxiety even too much love sometimes is too much to manage.

But I want to thank you amazing girls. I would like to spend a word for each of you because I am so thankful of the time we’ve spent together in the past days.

Ama, I feel like in english I can’t even find the words to explain exactly what I think about you. I think sometimes I’m jealous of your strength and the way you know exactly where you are going. I’ve learned so much from you during this experience. Thank you for trusting me.

Dzyadzorm, so much strength and so much fragility. You are the one I’ve probably interacted less with, but I admire you deeply. And you made me cry... and Bright saw me... and he’s having fun of me now. That poem is a manifesto we should teach in schools.

Adomaa, you have the talent of those artists who are able to become icons. Amazing presence and personality without making too much noise. Working hard without talking much. Style and brain. And I find you extremely funny which I consider a great virtue. Sense of humour is so sexy :)

Cina, you are a breath of fresh hair (quoting)... like a butterfly. When you are around it’s just easier. And that voice... I don’t know if there’s a god or a someone assigned to give us talent, but that voice just feels right. Keep that spirit through life, you make people feel better when you’re around.

Ria, ah Maria I feel like we have so much in common. If I could make a wish it would be to duet with you. We share some deep experiences and I see you being able to transform the bad into good through your voice, and I admire you so much for that.

Fu: I didn’t know you, I didn’t even know there was in Ghana a female rapper like the ones I love. Effortlessly musical. You’re a beautiful person and I’m sure other people noticed that you are also very deep. And you rocked the show... you are the biggest revelation of this project and I’m so happy more people have been able to see it.

I don’t know if these words are enough to explain how much I thank you ladies, for the privilege of being around you. And we should all thank you for what you gave us last night.

I think, Ama who’s been around me a bit more, knows the passion I put in almost everything is the same. But I’m grateful that through this project other people have been able to see it. Yes I’m difficult, I’m blunt, I’m a bit of a troublemaker sometimes, but when I love, that’s how I love.

So to anyone who expressed appreciation for what I have done, thank you.

And if you feel we can do more together, my arms are open. Maybe I should work on this more seriously because if I have to tell the truth, it makes me extremely happy.

And let’s keep the attention going on Black Girls Glow because of course, this is just the beginning but we need sponsors and we need to realise what Ama wants: to make it a Pan African platform to help female artists in all the disciplines and performing arts to express themselves.

Power to the Power.

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