Breast Ironing Takes the “Fun” Out of Fun-bags
Abasi has suggested that the people stop referring to breast as “breasts”, but rather adopt Power’s terminology and call them names like ‘fun-bags’, ‘dirty pillows’, or ‘juice bowls’. He believes that peoples’ attitudes towards the female anatomy will change to a more favorable one with the modification in jargon.
Maizebreak Staff Writer Fired!
In June of this year, Senior Staff Writer Harriet Otoo wrote a riveting report on the conditions of Ghana’s premier beach in Accra: La Pleasure Beach. Three months after the report, the backlash has been unforgiving.
Green Card Emboldens Gas Attendant
On June 17th, he decided to flex his new American muscle at the BP gas station on Windy Hill Rd where he puts in long hours every day.
Soaring Fuel Prices Alter Diasporan Lifestyle
Some have hypothesized that the U.S. government has intentionally increased gas prices to force Africans back into their old ways, and perhaps even return home.
Ghanaians at Home and the Diaspora Celebrate Independence
After decades of toil under British colonial rule, Kwame Nkrumah proudly proclaimed that “Ghana, my beloved country, is free, forever!” The roar of the crowd was deafening that night.
Public Warning: Closet Homophobes in the Military Raping ‘Parking Boys’
Mothers! Fear not only for your daughters, but for your sons too.
Bush Bounces Africa
Does Mr. Bush care that Kuffuor will be nashing tomorrow?
Ghana Postpones Val’s Day to Feb 15th
In anticipation of president Bush's arrival.
Kufuor in Kenya’s Kitchen
“First, I will prepare nyama choma and ugali and serve them beer,” said the Gentle Giant. “Because I do not want one to feel like I prefer one above the other, I will put down their bowls in front of them at exactly the same time.”
A Heartwarming, Yet Tragic Elephant Story
In 1986, Rick Hardin was on holiday in Kenya. On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air.
‘N-word’ Sited, Possibly Resurrected in Cameroon
Officials aren't sure, but locals were pretty certain that Pierre Adjatay was heard calling Paul Ahidjo a "beech neegah" when he cut him off in line at a local ice-cream parlor.
Paramount Chief Falls From Palanquin, Cites Bad Nutrition As Culprit
The pomp and pageantry of the Hogbeza festival was momentarily marred when paramount chief Etor Eyadema tumbled from his lofty perch in the ornately decorated palanquin ferrying him through the town.
Maasai Man Kills Lion To Prove Manhood, Lion Haunts Man To Prove Point
Bare-chested bachelorettes flung their breasts to and fro as he strode past them, some tapping him playfully on the back as he hefted the mighty simba on his shoulders. He dropped his prize at the feet of the village elder.
Zimbabwean Father Builds PlayStation Consol for son
Having bartered his television set long ago to provide food for his family, Percy drew a square on the wall using charcoal to simulate a TV. He proudly showed off the consul he had constructed from banana leaves, coat hangers and bits of cardboard. "Isn't it magnificent? I can't wait to show Determination."
