Author: Mary Oluonye
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Meet Mansa Rall: Bringing Ghana’s Favorite Pepper Sauces to Germany
If you’ve ever been to Ghana, you know about shitto—the rich, spicy, and flavorful pepper sauce that pairs perfectly with everything from rice and yam to grilled fish and fried plantain. Shitto is so popular that visitors often buy bottles to take home as a delicious souvenir. But what happens when Ghanaians and other Africans…
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Meet Naasira Ageela, The Chef Making Vegan Food Irrisistible
When you first meet Mama Naasira, whether in person or over the phone, you can’t help but be captivated by her radiant, exuberant personality. She exudes a passion for what she does, and it’s infectious. Her mission is to redefine plant-based eating in The Gambia, one delicious meal at a time. Mama Naasira lives what…
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Meet Celestine Afatsawo, Tour Operator: Making Travel Dreams Come True in Ghana
When you think of planning a trip, you probably imagine picking out exotic destinations and perfect itineraries. What you don’t see is the mastermind working behind the scenes to make sure every detail comes together seamlessly. In Ghana, one of those masterminds is a powerhouse of a woman who’s turning travel dreams into reality—one itinerary…
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Meet Martina Kumi: Ghana Tour Guide For An Unforgettable Visit
March is International Women’s Month, and what better way to celebrate than by spotlighting incredible women shaping Ghana’s travel and hospitality industry? Today, meet Martina Kumi, a freelance tour guide who does it all. Choosing Passion and Purpose Some people fall into tourism by chance, but for Martina, the pull to tourism was revealed in…