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Mediocrity Is Not Christianity

A reflection on faith, excellence, and purpose, exploring why Christianity calls believers to intentional effort—not mediocrity—even in humble settings.

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The Loneliness of Men: A Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

A deeply personal reflection on men’s mental health and emotional loneliness — exploring how silence, societal expectations, and shifting gender roles are leaving many men adrift in a world that no longer teaches them how to connect.

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I Concur

A reflection on Ghana’s plural marriage laws and the High Court’s ruling in the Daddy Lumba case — why the judgment, for once, mirrored social reality

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A Rotten Society: When Trauma Becomes Entertainment

Ghana’s growing culture of televised trauma and “counsellor” radio shows exposes a troubling moral decay. This commentary explores how the pain of ordinary people has become public spectacle — and questions what this says about empathy, ethics, and media responsibility.

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When the Men With No Hair Make the Rules About Hair

In Ghana, debates over schoolgirls’ hair—whether shaved, braided, or natural—resurface every few years. This commentary examines how male-dominated institutions continue to dictate “discipline” in schools while ignoring the deeper issues of gender, autonomy, and respect.

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The Life Less Valued

Attacks on LGBTQ+ people in Ghana and Nigeria are escalating, fueled by anti-LGBTQ laws, blackmail networks, and public silence. This opinion piece explores the human cost of hate, recalling the tragic stories of Delali and Hilary two young men whose search for love ended in violence.

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Love and Romance: The Price Tag We’ve Given to Affection

Love has always been a beautiful contradiction: selfless yet reciprocal, gentle yet demanding. But something in our modern Ghanaian culture is quietly changing. Romance, once an act of connection, now too often feels like a transaction. From “buy me airtime” to “pay for my transport” and “send me Momo,” affection has begun to carry a receipt.

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