Remembering Through the Lens: Yaw Pare’s “Remnants of a Haunted Past”
Diaspora l May 5, 2025
In an era where history often competes with modern distractions for attention, the work of Ghanaian photographer Yaw Pare emerges as an essential bridge between the past and present. Through his powerful book, Remnants of a Haunted Past: Forts and Castles of Ghana, Pare invites Africans and the diaspora to confront the haunting legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and to seek healing through remembrance. Read More…
10 African-Themed Podcasts Every Diaspora Listener Should Know
Diaspora l April 27, 2025
Whether you're sipping hibiscus tea in Toronto, navigating traffic in London, or soaking in the sun in Accra, podcasts are a powerful way to stay connected to the pulse of African stories, culture, and creativity. For the diaspora listener, they offer insight, laughter, and a familiar rhythm that keeps us tethered to home—wherever that may be. Read More…
Alexander Mar Kekula: Championing Child Welfare and Youth Empowerment in Ghana
Diaspora l April 18, 2025
Alexander Mar Kekula, a Liberian-born child welfare advocate, serves as the National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Ghana. His leadership has been central to advancing the organization's mission of providing care and support for vulnerable children and families across the country. Read More…
Science Meets Sustainability: The Visionary Founders Behind NUELE Hair
Diaspora l April 17, 2025
Meet Anne Cheatham and Dr. Christine Martey-Ochola, co-founders of NUELE Hair, a clean beauty brand redefining luxury hair care through science, sustainability, and social impact…Read More…
Professor Lesley Lokko: Redefining Borders, Reimagining Futures
Diaspora l April 7, 2025
Professor Lesley Lokko OBE is a distinguished Ghanaian-Scottish architect, educator, and bestselling novelist whose work bridges the worlds of architecture, literature, and education. As the Founder and Director of the African Futures Institute (AFI) in Accra, Ghana, she has established a vital independent platform for postgraduate architectural education and public discourse. Read More…
Kwame Onwuachi: Redefining Dining with Culture and Innovation
Diaspora l March 4, 2025
In the ever-evolving world of haute cuisine, few chefs command attention quite like Kwame Onwuachi. A culinary prodigy, James Beard Award-winning chef, and celebrated author, Onwuachi’s name has become synonymous with innovation, cultural storytelling, and boundary-pushing gastronomy. Read More…