Derrick Rexford Kpogeh on Curate Tamale

Derrick Rexford Kpogeh on Curate Tamale (Fourth Edition)

Curate Tamale

19th June, 2015Experiencing the Northern Region of Ghana through individual stories.

Derrick

Derrick is an author and a teacher at Business College International in Tamale.

My name is Derrick Rexford Kpogeh. Today, you'll see Tamale through my eyes. Hope you have fantastic time. #CurateTamale

That's my kid brother. I was born and raised in Tamale. By birth, I am a Voltarian but I'm a Dagomba boy by bond. #CurateTamale

I teach literature and English language at Business College Int.

Derrick with his students

I believe in creativity. I believe in design. Tamale is a fertile ground to grow our talents.

My Fridays are frequently hectic. It's easy to get around because Tamale doesn't have heavy traffic!

I have published four story books. My aim at the moment is to see people unearth thier talents. Thus, I created a group of creative thinkers. #CurateTamale

A storybook co-authored by Derrick

I was in a meeting. Let's go see my favourite places. #CurateTamale

At Sagnarigu. I love places of this nature. Away from people, noise and any form of perturbation.

I've sold over 8,000 books since I started publishing my works. I've visited almost every school in Tamale. #ilovetoread #CurateTamale

A storybook by Derrick

Today, the sun is blistering hot. Ideas seem to vapourize into thin air. #CurateTamale

Met @SParinjani at Gumani. like always,dude had a book on him like. #CurateTamale

Derrick with his friend Sadick

We run a creative company called H.o.T Whisper. #CurateTamale

Works asociated with the creative company H.o.T Whisper

Donating blood. I'm a super hero, all I need yet is a cape #CurateTamale

Derrick donating blood

H.o.T Whisper is a multi faceted company. It's a home for all creative people. With @yakoto_DHorible

Listening to the inharmonious blend of chirping crickets and croaking frogs. Just parked my bike @ Kakpagyilli. Home sweet home

My life resonates in perhaps the boring crevice of inspiration and aloneness. #CurateTamale

It’s been wonderful sharing my day with you. Join us next Friday for another edition. I’m Derrick Rexford Kpogeh #CurateTamale

Wogbɛ Jɛkɛ: The Birth of A Nation

On the 4^th and 5^th of July, the National Theatre will burst with  great energy, excitement and colour as the 150 member cast and crew of the Key Soap sponsored #HeritageTheatreSeries hit the stage for their first production, Wogbɛ Jɛkɛ: The Birth of A Nation. 

This is a  two hour theatrical spectacle of music, dance and drama that reenacts the history of Ghana from ancient times to 1957; featuring the conquest of Ndewura Jakpa, the treachery of Agokoli, the pride of Yaa Asantewaa, the dreams of Nkrumah and many more.

Directed by BBC award winning playwright, Anima Misa Amoah, of Adams Apples fame; choreographed by international dance acts, Sena Atsuga and Baffour Awuah of  Choreomundus International, Norway; supported by a technical team of professionals from the School of Performing Arts, Legon; featuring a breathtaking performance from the sensational Noella Wiyaala;   written and produced by one of Ghana’s outstanding young poets, Chief Moomen; this will simply and truly be an awesome experience.

4^th and 5^th July*National Theatre*4pm and 8pm each day*Tickets @ 50ghc and 30ghc for children for 4pm shows only. Outlets: Osu Quola, Batsoona Total, National Theatre, Silver Bird Cinema.

Ghana, prepare to be mesmerised!

Empowering Lives and Changing Passions to Profits-ThinkAfrik!

There is a strong wave moving and spreading wide across Africa. A wave of change born from the hinterlands of Ghana. It is a wave that is inspiring young people into innovation, impacting change in people and re-awakening an industrialization drive in Africa. This wave is ThinkAfrik!

ThinkAfrik is a fully owned Ghanaian company which was first established as an idea to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to Africa’s problems through the application of Science and Technology. We seek to empower African lives by providing engineering solutions to Africa’s most prominent issues and establishing other corporate industrial environments to improve the quality of living of its people. An innovative alternative of facing poverty and underdevelopment in Africa, that is about empowerment, not dependence, and investments, not charity.

It is a radical idea of creating hope in a devastating world. It demands investing in and daring to go where markets have failed and aid has fallen short. It thrives on a moral imagination which makes capital work for us, not control us. The dream is one that is bold, hairy and audacious – exactly what Africa needs.

We pride ourselves on our vision of a more industrialized and economically independent Africa that is sustainable from generation to generation.

ThinkAfrik is very focused, active and starting really strong at finding solutions to very specific local problems. They are getting quick, tangible and successful results because they are collaborating on the field. ThinkAfrik is in touch with the rest of the world because they have a very holistic, open and collaborative approach.

ThinkAfrik has undertaking several projects in Ghana including organizing school visitations, science sessions, outreach programmes, donations and scholarships to some rural schools and communities as part of their Education and Communal Outreach Projects. Several beneficiaries of their projects include Nasru Deen JHS (Asokore Municipality – Kumasi), Kanvilli Presby Experimental (Tamale Metro), Bagabaga Demonstration Primary (Sagnarigu District) and the Kpene Local School (Tamale Metro). A total of over a thousand pupils have impacted and about 22 pupils have benefited from scholarships within the companies first month of operation. They growing at a remarkable pace not imagined before. They have also undertaken a water sanitation awareness and post-harvest crop processing program in the mainly farming community of Kpene. Inhabitants where taught safe water handling and purification techniques and good crop processing practices. Storage gallons where donated to help the inhabitants store their potable water in.

Apart from social work which is meant to impact lives immediately, ThinkAfrik also has a wealth generating profit making part which seeks to identify innovative ideas and convert them into sustainable businesses. Thereby creating employment, generating wealth for the people, adding up to Africa’s GDP and hence uplifting Africans as whole. A percentage of proceeds from the business section of ThinkAfrik continually go into funding the Social Works side of the business. This allows sustainability of the company and lessens dependence on donors and supports. They are trying to combine social entrepreneurship with profitable investments and wealth creation. A model not tried before but they believe it’s the only way of really solving underdevelopment in Africa. They are trying to grow a new breed of young entrepreneurs that think more than just self but impact change in their societies as well.

Founders of ThinkAfrik, Mr Dennis Kofi Borti and Mr Emmanuel Godi both growing up in Tamale at some points in their lives have an unquenchable conviction to impact change in Ghana and Africa as a whole. Africa must awaken and ThinkAfrik is initiating that movement.

For more information go to www.thinkafrik.com

Contact ThinkAfrik at:

Address: HNO 11

Grader Estates, Nungua-Accra

Email: info@thinkafrik.com

Telephone: +233 240 723 199

                   +233 246 579 408

Ramadan Edition of Curate Tamale

Fareed Anbang Ibrahim and Dennis Kofi Borti on Curate Tamale

Ramadan Edition of Curate Tamale (3rd Edition)

Curate Tamale

19th June, 2015

Experiencing the Northern Region of Ghana through individual stories.

Curators: Anbang and Kofi (Joint Curation)

From right: Anbang, Kofi

Anbang is a lecturer at Bluecrest College in Accra.

Tweets from Anbang (Follow him @Freehimm on Twitter)

Today's edition of #CurateTamale is very special bc it's the 1st week of Ramadan so we want to present 2 perspectives-Muslim & Christian.

My name is Ibrahim Iddris Fareed and I'm your co-curator. A regular guy presently lecturing at the Bluecrest College, Accra. #CurateTamale

Enjoying the fresh early morning breeze each morning since I came #CurateTamale

Is Ramadan and the people of Tamale love their ramadan wishing a happy #RamadanMubarak #JummahMubarak #CurateTamale

What makes Tamale special? The uniqueness of the people and their way of life #CurateTamale

Currently hanging out with my buddies @Raffmeister23 and @pangs_Myasin inside Nyohini.......Jumm'ah prayers in a bit #CurateTamale

According to some sources the name Tamale is derived from Tama the Dagbani name for the Shea fruit #CurateTamale

Tamale is regarded as the fastest developing city in West African Sub-region. #FactsOnly #CurateTamale

It's also considered to be the neatest city in Ghana alongside Sunyani #CurateTamale

The Tamale Sports Stadium is the most well managed of the four stadia used for AFCON in 2008. The facilities are still as good as new.

GFA spokesperson Ibrahim Saani Daara attested to that when the Black Stars played against Togo in Tamale.

After Jumm'ah prayers at the Ahmadiyya mosque. Back to business #RamadanMubarak #CurateTamale

The Ahmadiyya Mosque in Tamale

Anbang with a friend (Rafiu) after Jummah

It's time for the Muslims to break the fast (Iftaar)..Sobolo,Pinkaso,Koose,Dates etc are going down #CurateTamale

Sobolo is a popular drink for breaking fast in the region #Ramadan

Pinkaaso is a great pastry to break your fast with

Dates are popular during the #Ramadan in the Muslim community accross Ghana and the world over.

Koose/kooshe is usually accompanied with porridge. #Ramadan

Why not plan on visiting #Tamale to exprience its uniqueness #CurateTamale

It has been a pleasure bringing you perspectives from the wonderful city of Tamale. #CurateTamale

Kofi is the co-founder of #ThinkAfrik

Tweets from Kofi (Follow him @borty_arsenal on Twitter)

I will love to start by wishing my Muslim brothers a blessed Ramadan. #curate #ThinkAfrik #AFRICA  -DKB

I am the co founder of http://www.thinkafrik.com  and we are doing some amazing projects here in Tamale #CurateTamale #ThinkAfrik  –DKB

We have organized organized a couple of education outreach and community based projects these past few days here in Tamale #CurateTamale

We did a water sanitation project in Kpene a community in the metropolis #CurateTamale -DKB

We visited Bagabaga Demonstration Primary and Kanvilli JHS as part of our education outreach #CurateTamale  #ThinkAfrik –DKB

We are teaching innovation at an age #CurateTamale #ThinkAfrik -DKB

The vibe in Tamale is massive #CurateTamale -DKB

Sights of Tamale

And of course you need to try Zenabu Chop Bar in the STC court in Tamale #CurateTamale -DKB

Zenabu Chop Bar

Scholarship recipients of Bagabaga Demonstration Primary #CurateTamale #ThinkAfrik -DKB

Pupils at Bagabaga Demonstration receive their scholarships

We will teach innovation to Africa. We will solve problems with Science & Technology. #CurateTamale #ThinkAfrik -DKB

Kofi inspiring young minds

Tamale has arguably the warmest people on earth #CurateTamale -DKB

Curators and friends

My journey with Tamale has been an amazing one. Can't wait till the next edition #CurateTamale #ThinkAfrik -DKB

Chelpang Yakubu on Curate Tamale

Curate Tamale

Second Edition of Curate Tamale 12th June, 2015 Experiencing the Northern Region of Ghana through individual stories. Curator: Chelpang Yakubu Chelpang (taking the photo) & the boys Chelpang Yakubu works at the Pilgrim Affairs Office of Ghana. Follow him on Twitter @pangs_Myasin

Tweets from Curator

Such an honor and I am such a lucky fella to be the second person to #CurateTamale.

Born and raised in Tamale, Nyankpala to be precise. #DagbandooProper

Nyankpala is a town located ten miles to the west of Tamale. #CurateTamale

One of the oldest campuses of @UDSghana is currently located in nyankpala #CurateTamale

my Tamale..... #StreetPhotography #blackandwhite

Photo by @the_NaKD_dude (Flawed Perfection)

Muslims in my neighborhood Nyohini prepare for Jummah prayers. #CurateTamale

Jummah at Nyohini a suburb of Tamale

When it's sunny in Tamale u can always visit the VRA clubhouse and swimming pool to cool off. #CurateTamale

VRA Clubhouse

Did you know the northern region is the biggest in Ghana? Build your home here because we have so much land for you.

You can get all your local fabrics and accessories at the Tamale cultural center near the jubilee park #CurateTamale

More than 75% of the economically active population are into Agriculture. #CurateTamale

You can also find the best waakye here. Opposite Barclays Bank, within the premises of the Goil filling station. #CurateTamale

Let me teach you a little Dagbani, 'ka wula' means how are you... Ooh yeah !!Dagbani is easy to learn. #CurateTamale

I'm sure most people don't even know what a neem tree is. We have them everywhere in Tamale. #CurateTamale

A neem tree in Tamale

"Amaraaba" means "welcome" in Dagbani. Free language lessons! Follow us and learn more. #CurateTamale

The rain was brief, skies are clear. Business activities have started again. #TamaleCentral #CurateTamale

Tamale Central

That’s a cinema, record store, movie store and a production house. Radio Ten Thousand Production. #CurateTamale

Beautiful view from the Heart of Town...#GiddipassRooftop #NightLife

Tamale at night

Rooftop View

View from Giddipass

Tamale Nightlife, hanging out with the boys #CurateTamale

Today has been amazing. It was nice interacting with all of y'all and sharing a day in tamale with you #CurateTamale

Hikmat Baba Dua Curate Tamale

Maiden Edition of Curate Tamale 5th June, 2015 Experiencing the Northern Region of Ghana through individual stories. Curator: Hikmat Baba Dua Hikmat Baba Dua Hikmat Baba Dua is the Executive Director of THE LEAGUE, an education ambassador, a women's rights advocate. Follow her on Twitter @mizzydua Tweets from Curator

Such a great honour to be the first person to #CurateTamale ...Hikmat Baba Dua is the name and I am the Executive Director @theleagueghana I choose to brand myself as a product of Tamale. Born, bred and still reside in the beautiful city with a beautiful people #CurateTamale It’s a very cool and calm day in Tamale so let's get the day started & if you want to know more about Tamale, be my guest #CurateTamale Tamale is home to some of the best schools in Ghana such as Tamale Senior High and Ghana Senior High Schools. #CurateTamale Tamale Senior High has produced the likes of the late Veep of Ghana Alhaji Aliu Mahama & Dr Bawumia #CurateTamale Ghana Senior High produced the current president @JDMahama and the first lady of Ghana as well as the legendary Abedi Pele #CurateTamale Can't go a day without sobolobo/bissap. We love it in Tamale. Drink to change...cheers! #CurateTamale

Hikmat enjoying her sobolobo

Can't go a day without sobolobo/bissap. We love it in Tamale. Drink to change...cheers! #CurateTamale

Tamale is also known as a conservative Muslim society in Ghana. #CurateTamale Despite the dominance of Islam in Tamale, there is no record of any religious clash or disagreement with other religions. #CurateTamale Just arrived at the Tamale Central Mosque for Jummah Prayers...it is beautiful! #CurateTamale Tamale Central Mosque The most widely spoken language in Tamale is Dagbanli. 'Amaraaba' to Tamale anytime you drop in the city. #CurateTamale Tamale is also cosmopolitan with different people from different backgrounds #CurateTamale My neighbours are Yoruba's all the way from #Nigeria. We share a lot in common making our differences less important. #CurateTamale About to begin my litclub session with @theleagueghana litclub girls in my community #CurateTamale Litclubs are safe learning centers for girls to build their literacy and to receive direct mentoring @litworldsays #CurateTamale As Tamale Regional Coordinator for the 10,000 global girls initiative, I currently have 2 Litclubs @litworldsays #CurateTamale My goal is to have as many #litclubs as possible in order to touch the lives of lots and lots of girls in Tamale #CurateTamale Girls welcoming each other with the litclub 'hello' song @litworldsays #CurateTamale Girls welcoming each other with the litclub 'hello' song @litworldsays #CurateTamale Girls welcoming each other with the litclub 'hello' song @litworldsays #CurateTamale Mariam (10) has never been to school. The litclub @litworldsays gives her a place to learn too #CurateTamale The clouds are darkening. A possible rain in Tamale. We hope there will be no floods. Please keep safe #CurateTamale And don't forget, tomorrow is National Sanitation Day. Let's keep Tamale clean #CurateTamale Clean all choked gutters in Tamale. We can't afford another flood in Ghana. #CurateTamale It has been an amazing day as a curator. It is refreshing and humbling to share a day in Tamale with the world. #CurateTamale Curation by Hikmat Baba Dua (Executive Director at The League)

Curate Tamale

Experiencing the Northern Region of Ghana through individual stories

Through #CurateTamale you will have an experience of the everyday lives of people living or spending time in the Northern Region of Ghana.We are hoping to break the stereotypes you may have about the Region with one story at a time. You also get the chance to ask the curator questions about wherever their location may be in the Northern Region, the culture, the food, etc. Follow us on Twitter @Tamale_Ghana Email us at tamalenorthernregion@gmail.com