The Vim Views & Versions - Blogs of a MIghTy African

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 ...

Introduction: More Than Just Numbers In the digital landscape where hashtags trend and fade within hours, I have consistently driven some, demonstrating consistency and remarkable staying power. I use some to capture the essence of national identity - in tow with my love for Ghana. The #233moments phenomenon, pioneered by yours truly - Ato Ulzen-Appiah, has transformed Ghana's country code from a mere numerical prefix into a powerful digital branding tool that celebrates everyday Ghanaian experiences. What began as personal tweets timed at 2:33 PM has evolved into a shared cultural practice that connects Ghanaians across the globe through moments of humor, pride, frustration, and joy that also collectively defines what it means to be Ghanaian in the 21st century. The Genesis: From Personal Ritual to Collective Movement The origins of #233moments reflect the organic nature of digital culture creation. I actually started posting these before returning to Ghana to work for Google i...

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”...