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Hey everyone, it's Ato Ulzen-Appiah , the #MightyAfrican , back on the blog to share something close to my heart – Azonto! If you've followed my adventures on social media or here on mightyafrican.blogspot.com , you know I'm all about celebrating Ghanaian culture, from our music to our vibes. Azonto isn't just a dance to me; it's a symbol of creativity, fun, and that unbreakable Ghanaian spirit. It's been over a decade since it exploded onto the scene, but my love for it hasn't faded. In fact, I've always said that if you are a Ghanaian and you can't dance Azonto, we might need to question your Ghanaian credentials – or take that GhanaCard that Bawumia promised could do 23 things. Mastering those moves is like earning your Ghana passport; it proves you're tapped into the essence of our culture. Let me take you through my thoughts, experiences, and why I believe Azonto deserves to be as global as salsa or even Kizomba – and spoiler: it alread...

  My journey didn’t begin in a living room with a famous or successful business man or politician in Ghana . It traces back to the vibrant, intellectually charged environment of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology ( KNUST ) campus in Kumasi , Ghana. Growing up, my parents were senior lecturers , and I was immersed in an academic ecosystem that felt both comfortable and, in a way, predetermined. There was an unspoken expectation—the path of least resistance—that I would follow in their footsteps, attend KNUST , and continue that cycle. This reflection comes after an insightful conversation I had with Kwame Boateng of Africa Capital Connect , where we dug deep into the origins of my entrepreneurial path [ 03:10 ]. You can watch our full, wide-ranging discussion on the Africa Capital Connect YouTube channel here: But there is a specific kind of entrepreneurial spirit that is often forged in the fires of teenage rebellion. At that stage in my life, I felt an i...

Post the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards , I visited GhanaWeb ’s offices for an interview on their BizTech show. I answered questions about STEM in general, technology, entrepreneurship, youth development, innovation, and community building. What I didn't expect was to be put on the spot afterwards with a series of rapid-fire "this or that" questions. Waakye or Jollof ? NPP or NDC? Stonebwoy or Shatta Wale ? And some other questions that required quick decisions with no time to overthink. I've spent years speaking about technology, startups, volunteerism, leadership, and personal development, but sometimes the hardest questions are the simplest ones. After all, some choices can spark more debate than discussions about artificial intelligence or entrepreneurship! A lady came into the studio after Mawuli had interviewed me for GhanaWeb’s BizTech show . She said she wanted to record something for social media. She used her phone, very Gen Z like . This is the kind ...