The Vim Views & Versions - Blogs of a MIghTy African

For 17 years, Barcamp Ghana has been more than just a series of events; it has been a movement. As I lead the GhanaThink Foundation , our mission remains steadfast: to build a critical mass of youth who are patriotic, passionate, positive, proactive, progressive, and productive . In 2025, this GhanaThink program took this mission across 13 cities, proving that when changemakers, doers, entrepreneurs and innovators gather, the impact is undeniable. A Transformative Year for Innovation The theme for 2025— "Impact | Innovation | Quality" —was a deliberate step toward intentional action. For Impact , we highlighted corporate social responsibility and local initiatives. For Innovation , we celebrated entrepreneurs, including those who shared one-minute pitches. For Quality , we focused on the quality of youth #inGhana , quality #MadeInGhana products to the air we breathe via the #CleanAirGhana campaign. Throughout the year, I had the privilege of joining our local teams on the...

If life is a journey, then 1 of the ways I would tell it, is through cars . I have not really branded myself a storyteller , but I am a blogger and digital influencer (and social entrepreneur) who likes to tell stories, especially personal ones. #VimRide tells the story of my personal vehicles. Vim + Ride = VimRide . Origins: The First Vim Ride The earliest detailed public telling of the #VimRide comes from my own blog, The Vim Views & Versions (MightyAfrican). In February 2013, I blogged about #VimRide — the story of my first car so far . I recounted buying a 2006 Nissan Sentra in late 2012 and christening it the “ VimRide .” This car is not just a vehicle, it is my companion on many journeys, fraught with repairs, police stops, spontaneous fun moments and intentionally crafted stories. You see, the cars offer mobility, freedom, and control over transport costs, but in return , as the driver, I must care for it, maintain it, and accept the surprises that come with “the ride”...

There are many seminars and conferences targeting youth in Ghana, but Barcamps in Ghana - organized by the GhanaThink Foundation - are unique. While working in Wa , Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith came across the flyer on a friend’s Facebook and decided to attend, without expecting much. Yet, that first Barcamp left a lasting impression on him—”the opportunity to learn, to interact with like-minded people , and to meet individuals who, under normal circumstances, might be too busy to engage with you, listen to you, or offer valuable advice ”. Mark currently leads Barcamp Bolga, and the 2025 edition is on Saturday, September 27 at the GNAT Hall, Bolgatanga . The theme is Impact |  Innovation | Quality. Kwasi added: “Over the last 5 years, I have had the privilege of supporting the organization of Barcamps in both Wa and Bolgatanga . Through this, I have strengthened my ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences toward a shared goal: delivering a successful Bar...