The Vim Views & Versions - Blogs of a MIghTy African

Hey folks, it's your friendly neighborhood Mighty African here, tapping away from the heart of Accra . It’s a Monday , which starts with the letter M . I start all work weeks with More Vim , and hopefully some of you do too. You see, this whole "More Vim" thing I've been sprinkling everywhere? It's not just a catchphrase; it's basically a cheat code for life . Today, let's unpack this vim vibe in a chill, conversational way. Less talk, more action? Nah, today we're talking about the action fuel itself. #MoreVim , anyone? At the post- Barcamp Bolga 2025 meeting this past weekend , my buddy Seyram Ahiabor who is also the Head of Online for GhanaThink said, “ Ato is a well-oiled machine ”. Honestly, it's all powered by vim—that vigorous energy, that extra push when the dumsor hits or the deadlines pile up. I didn't invent " vim ," but I've Ghana-ified it into " More Vim ," turning it into a mantra for me and many a...

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...