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I've been going through financial difficulties of late, which is why for instance this blog no longer has its own independent URL (i.e. premium website address). I've had this happen in the past, hosting blogs through to Blogger.  Blogger is a free Google service, whereas your blog, by default, is hosted under a subdomain (i.e. blogspot.com).  But when you use these default settings, it becomes more difficult to attract viewers, as in get your content being recognized by search engines. So usually, what happens when I let a premium address expire is that the blog subsequently loses all its views.  I had this occur a couple of times before, such as with Black Arts Review .  So when the domain for GHexpat expired a couple of months ago, I stopped working on this blog, expecting the same thing to transpire, until I once again purchase an address for it. But lo and behold, I have been checking the stats regularly, and GHexpat is still attracting views - not as much as ...
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MTN Ghana Is Siphoning My Credit

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In Ghana, telephone numbers tend to serve two purposes.  Besides their primary function, they're also the means by which most people save and transfer electronic money or "momo" (i.e. mobile money), as it's called in this part of the world. The reason I'm bringing that up is to clarify certain terminology.  When someone speaks of "credit" or "airtime", they're referring to the account set aside for phone calls.  But when they speak of "momo", that's actual electronic cash that can easily be converted into physical money. As of late, MTN Ghana has been siphoning my airtime.  If I purchase credit for phone calls and let it sit for a while, the account will start deducting on its own.  For example, the GH₵1.50 I deposited yesterday has gradually disappeared, even though I haven't made any calls. The logical assumption would be that these funds are being deducted by subscriptions.  But let me state with confidence that I am no...
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Major Investment Opportunity in Ghana (Student Hostel)

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I'm proud to be associated with JoeTex Farms (i.e. the JoeTex Group of Companies), a business entity located in Somanya, one of my favorite places in Ghana.  They specialize in real estate, luxury cars and mango farming, and JoeTex currently has a major business opportunity available in the form of a large, uncompleted student hostel they're selling.  I wanted to use this post to once again push this property. Front view of the JoeTex hostel structure HIGHER EDUCATON IN GHANA The higher education sector in Ghana is booming - and take from that what you will.  The job market leaves much to be desired; most degrees are arguably irrelevant, and it doesn't appear as if these realities will change anytime soon.  But still, there are more Ghanaians attending and graduating from tertiary institutions, most notably universities, than ever. Relatedly, there's also a high and increasing demand for student housing.  Ghanaian universities tend to have their own dormitories....
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Apetewusu Water Project

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In 2012, I co-founded an NGO called Bak2Afrika (officially registered as "Bak2Afrika Organization") with a friend named Kwabena Yeboah.  I lost contact with Kwabena shortly after, but he did his best to keep the brand alive . Recently, circa mid-2025, I unexpectedly crossed paths with him in Accra.  We both saw that chance meeting as a sign to get back on the grind with B2A.  And to kick off this new, we're embarking on what has been dubbed the Apetewusu Water Project . ABOUT APETEWUSU Apetewusu is a remote village in the Eastern Region.  I've been around Ghana, and in this case I'm not using the word "remote" loosely.  Apetewusu is really out of the way, about 15 minutes, through the bush on motorcycle, from the nearest paved road. In a country like Ghana, these kinds of places lack access to amenities.  The Gateway to Africa has modernized in recent years, but there are still forgotten communities out here. The residents of farming villages located dee...
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The Secret Lives of Ducks

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I just wanted to upload the following clip before deleting it from my device.  It isn't really anything spectacular if you're used to ducklings.  If not, then the clip is kinda cute LIVING WITH DUCKS The above video was shot in Somanya, where I lived on a farm - alongside ducks - for a couple of months.  Ducks can make a real loud quacking sound but aren't particularly inclined to do so.  The only time I remember them going off is when they felt threatened or if a mother thought her nest was in danger or couldn't get access to it.  There was this one particular duck that was really fond of laying eggs in the hall leading to my bedroom.  And whenever I tried to lock her out, she would go wild. Ducks are probably the most peaceful creatures I ever lived with.  I don't think they're dispositioned towards eating other animals.  I remember once seeing a duck getting into a fight with a chicken, and the former totally getting its ass kicked.  That'...
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