My Creative World

  The year came with so much, and in the blink of an eye, we are drawing the curtains. As 2024 fades into memory, it feels necessary to reflect on the journey so far. It has been a good year for some, a difficult one for others, and—for people like me—something in between. I started the year with resolutions I couldn’t quite meet. Dreams shattered halfway; plans wobbled on shaky foundations. I found myself waiting—hanging on—for that indescribable call: a split second of awakening, or even a surge of determination to push me forward. This year brought its share of setbacks, enough to make me question the very essence of effort and perseverance. However, there were victories too. I built my writing career and began to see my work in print. Thirteen publications now carry my name—a milestone I’m deeply proud of. I sent submissions to countless platforms, but some doors remained closed. Even a few local opportunities passed me by unnoticed. My goal in 2025 is to see my work in the...

Tomorrow, Ghana decides. A new political leader will be chosen, and, I find myself in two minds. A part of me doesn’t care—an indifference that feels so natural as breathing. Then there’s the other part, that wants the kind of change, however unable to identify the political parties. How many are there now? Ten? Twelve? I’ve lost count. I’ve never really followed elections, though I’ve kept an eye on John Dumelo and Maa Lydia. Their political rivalry has been impossible to ignore. Dubbed the El Clásico of modern day politics, their contest has become one of the most talked-about face-offs in Ghana’s political history—messy, dramatic, and entertaining. I cannot wait to see the winner of this competition between the two. I also love the mentions of  ‘ zero, one, two wins ’  of the minority parties. Obviously, the majority parties are NPP and NDC. As a postgraduate student at the University of Ghana, you might think I’d be more involved. I’m not. I didn’t register to vote on camp...