More Than a Hashtag: The Enduring Import of "More Vim"
Since 2008, across X (formerly Twitter ) and Facebook , the posts of Ghanaian tech and social entrepreneur Ato Ulzen-Appiah (yours truly) has included a simple, two-word phrase that has since transcended personal brand to become a mantra for an entire generation of Ghanaian changemakers, doers, entrepreneurs, innovators, etc: "More Vim." In Ghanaian parlance, the meaning of "Vim" is energy, enthusiasm, drive, power, or spirit. When I use #MoreVim , I am not simply wishing someone well; I am issuing a powerful call to action. This p hrase embraces p assion, p roactivity, and achieving p ositive change across Ghana and the African continent. As a co-founder of the GhanaThink Foundation—the organization behind the transformative Barcamp Ghana movement—my social media presence has always been characterized by positivity, critical thinking , and a consistent focus on tangible results . Circa 2008, "More Vim" quickly resonated with other young leaders,...