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  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 ...

When I learned that I had been nominated in the STEM category of the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards , I felt both honoured and humbled. I found out when 1 of the members of #DMVKonnect (who lives in Maryland) shared it in the Whatsapp Group . Awards are always appreciated, but this one felt particularly meaningful because of the long history and reputation of GhanaWeb. The awards ceremony was held on March 6, 2026 - Ghana’s birthday no less, which I attended with my sister, Stacey aka Panyin . I did not win, I lost out to Prof Elsie Effah Kaufmann , one of the greatest Ghanaians of her generation. When I reflected on the nomination recently, I found myself looking back through years of articles, interviews, features, and conversations that have connected my work with one of Ghana's most influential media platforms . In many ways, GhanaWeb has become an archive of my professional journey. Over the years, the platform has covered different aspects of my work as a technology advoc...

Writing this blog post brought a smile to my face 😊. It also made me think about happiness, and even moreso, joy . I like to radiate joy , forge connections, and positivity everywhere I go. My social media timelines overflow with deliberate celebrations of life’s brightest expressions: smiles , and laughter . And in real life? I give full hugs , not those half-hearted ones. Let me tell you why that matters, and how it all ties into my journey from a shy teenager to someone who chooses positivity every single day. Let me take you back to the beginning, because my love for smiles and hugs didn’t happen overnight. When I became a teenager and was at UST JSS (junior secondary school ), I was quite shy. I wasn’t able to talk to many girls unlike some of my male mates. When I got to Presec (senior secondary school), that shyness continued. Until I started taking club-related positions and became Protocol Prefect, which afforded me many opportunities to leave my single-sex school and me...