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Continue reading →: December in Ghana is the best time for African diasporans to experience their heritage and modern African lifestyleBy Kofi Quaye Accra, Ghana’s capital city seems to become the epicenter of the universe every December. What started as a music festival has turned into a full-blown cultural phenomenon known as “Detty December.” It’s a blend of beach parties, elite nightlife, and high-production festivals like Afro Future that keep…
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Continue reading →: Starting Over at 62: A Dallas Woman’s Transition from Texas Public Service to Real EstateRoots in Texas and a Commitment to Service June Adams McCleveland was born in San Antonio, Texas, and relocated to Dallas in 1999, joining thousands of Texans who moved to the Dallas–Fort Worth area during a period of rapid economic growth. With a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Social Work,…
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Continue reading →: Change Has Finally Come: Sharon Owens Makes History As Syracuse’s First African American MayorBy Kofi Quaye | VisionAfricana.com A New Era Dawns in Syracuse Syracuse, New York — History has turned a new page. For the first time, the city of Syracuse in upstate New York has elected an African American mayor, Sharon Owens. It is a moment that echoes through decades of…
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Continue reading →: Dr. Shenelle Gaston, MD: A Bronx Dream, A Nation’s Inspiration.From a five-year-old girl in the Bronx who dreamed of being a “baby doctor” to a trailblazing pediatrician with 27 years of service, Dr. Gaston’s story is proof that determination, faith, and compassion can change lives and inspire generations. By Kofi Quaye, Editor & Publisher, mysteeknews.net and visionafricana.com When Dr.…
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Continue reading →: Rev. Dr. Shanell E Turpin: Breaking Barriers, Building FaithBy Kofi Quaye, editor and publisher, mysteeknews.net, visionafricana.com Born into a family rooted in ministry, Rev. Dr. Shanell E. Turpin is the second of three daughters of The Rev. Dr. Richard D. Turpin, pastor emeritus, and The Rev. Suzette E. Turpin. Her walk with Christ began early at Bethany Baptist…
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Continue reading →: Beyond Borders: An Immigrant’s Journey In A Changing America.BEYOND BORDERS: AN IMMIGRANT’S JOURNEY IN A CHANGING AMERICA, the latest book written by internationally recognized author and journalist, Kofi Quaye, has just been released. Highlights include becoming the first and only African editor, publisher and owner of a leading Black newspaper in upstate New York, and getting caught in one…
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Continue reading →: Meet Kofi Quaye, Author and Journalist Who Transformed Black Media in Upstate New York: read all about it in his recently released bookAs the first and only African editor, publisher, and owner of a leading Black newspaper in upstate New York, back in the day, Kofi Quaye turned the Black media in Syracuse into a battleground for justice, representation, and truth. His latest book, BEYOND BORDERS, AN IMMIGRANT’S JOURNEY IN A CHANGING…
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Continue reading →: FROM NOLLYWOOD TO AFROBEATS: AFRICA’S CULTURAL EXPORTS ARE THRIVING.By Kofi Quaye From the pulsating rhythms of Afrobeats blasting through global airwaves to Nollywood’s rapid rise on Netflix, Africa’s creative industries are no longer playing catch-up — they’re setting the global standard. What was once a niche is now mainstream. African art, music, fashion, and film have broken past…
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Continue reading →: Raising the Ghanaian Flag in Syracuse: A Celebration of Independence and CommunityBy Kofi Quaye On a crisp March morning in Syracuse, New York, the red, gold, and green flag of Ghana slowly ascends outside City Hall. The Ghana national anthem plays, filling the cold air with pride and nostalgia. Attendees gaze in silence as the Ghana flag is raised in a…
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Continue reading →: Korlebu Teaching Hospital: Still Ghana’s Best Medical Facility?By Kofi Quaye For decades, Korlebu Teaching Hospital has been touted as the leading medical facility in Ghana. Its prestige is unmatched, and it has long been revered as the crown jewel of the country’s healthcare system. Korlebu’s history, spanning over 90 years, has cemented its status as a leading…
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Continue reading →: Left in the Dark: A Customer’s Desperate Struggle with ECG and Hi-TechTricia, like many Ghanaians, had heard the complaints about the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd. (ECG) but never imagined she’d become another casualty of their infamous inefficiency. Her ordeal began when ECG subcontracted Hi-Tech to replace power meters in her North Kaneshie residential area, including her house. What should have…
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Continue reading →: George Kilpatrick’s Transformative Journey to Ghana: A Homecoming of Spirit and HeritageBy Kofi Quaye George Kilpatrick, a prominent figure in Syracuse’s Black American community, recently embarked on a life-changing journey to Ghana that has reshaped his connection with his African roots. Kilpatrick, a New York City native and Syracuse University alumnus, is widely recognized for his leadership roles in the city…
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Continue reading →: Elaine Ross: A Community Voice Driven by Faith, Poetry and PurposeElaine Ross, a dedicated poet and performer originally from New Jersey, now residing in Pennsylvania, is not only a creative force but a concerned citizen who seeks to uplift her community through her art and faith. Through her spiritual poetry and gospel comedy skits, Elaine Ross addresses the pressing issues…
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Continue reading →: Meet Alexander Gause of mysteeknews.comSyracuse, NY – Meet Alex Gause, a promoter who has been actively involved in the music and entertainment industry. The past two decades have been a remarkable journey of friendship and business partnership between Alexander Gause and Kofi Quaye, a former Syracuse based distributor for the Syracuse Newspapers and the…
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Continue reading →: Stevie Wonder Becomes Ghanaian Citizen on His 74th BirthdayBy Kofi Quaye Stevie Wonder, the legendary American musician, has officially become a citizen of Ghana. On Monday, May 13, Wonder’s 74th birthday, President Nana Akufo-Addo granted him citizenship in a ceremony at the presidential palace. The celebration included the presentation of a citizenship certificate and a birthday cake adorned…
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Continue reading →: KOFI QUAYE MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST AFRICAN AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST TO COLLABORATE ON BOOKS WITH NOTORIOUS BLACK AMERICAN GANGSTER AND FAMOUS BLACK AMERICAN SCHOLAR AND ACTIVIST.Kofi Quaye, African writer, journalist, and editor, made history as the first African to collaborate with an ex-gangster on a book about the underworld gangster lifestyle. His groundbreaking work, ‘FREE FROM DEATH ROAD,’ delves into the captivating life of General Davis, an infamous upstate New York gang leader in the…
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Continue reading →: KOFI QUAYE: NEW YORK BASED AUTHOR AND BLACK MEDIA AND PUBLISHING PERSONALITY NOW A FILMMAKER IN GHANA.In a remarkable career spanning continents, Kofi Quaye, a former New York resident, has pivoted from previous roles as journalist, editor and publisher in American Black media to become actively involved in Ghana’s burgeoning film industry. Describing himself as a “late bloomer” in filmmaking, Quaye’s journey reflects a confluence of…
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Continue reading →: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A VISA APPLICATION TO AMERICA, CANADA AND EUROPE.Here are general steps for applying for a visa to the US, Canada, or Europe: there’s a lot more to it. These are just the guidelines to familiarize you with what is involved. We’ll follow with more detailed information that will provide you with the insights you need. United States…
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Continue reading →: MEET ALEXANDER (ALEX) GAUSE, USA REPRESENTATIVE OF MYSTEEK NEWSMeet Alexander Gause of Mysteek News, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for music, entertainment, travel, and fashion, he plays a very important role and has been a driving force behind Mysteek News the online media platform dedicated to curating and sharing the latest trends worldwide. Kofi Quaye, editor and…
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Continue reading →: INTERNET ISSUES IN GHANA: REASONS AND WHAT’S BEING DONE
By Godfred Mensah If your smartphone seems to be unable to go online, send Whatsapp messages or check out what’s trending on Facebook, you’re not alone. Your neighbor might be facing the same challenges. Ghana has been hit with a major internet connectivity problem caused by issues with undersea cables…
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Continue reading →: MARRYING, BEING IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE FROM ANOTHER RACE: HOW TO MAKE IT WORKGodfred Mensah, coauthor of ” BORDERLESS LOVE” Being in a relationship or marriage with someone from a different race has challenges that often create serious problems for those involved. When they fail to find ways to resolve those problems, the inevitable happens: the marriage or relationship ends. What are those challenges…
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Continue reading →: JUST ONE MORE DRINK
By Godfred Mensah Allen began abusing alcohol when he was 11 years old. Tony was 40 when he gradually increased his drinks from one or two each to five or six. Eventually, he lost control of how many drinks he had throughout the day. Allen sought help for his alcohol…
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Continue reading →: VISA SECRETS REVEALEDBy Godfred Mensah Why do some people succeed in getting visas to travel and immigrate to foreign countries the first time they apply for it, while others try multiple times but are denied? Are some people just lucky? Or do they know something others don’t? If your goal is to…
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Continue reading →: GOING HOME: INFORMATION AND INSIGHTS ON HOW TO PREPARE TO VISIT OR REPATRIATE TO AFRICA.Preparing to visit or repatriate to Africa involves several key considerations. This book provides all the insights, data and information needed to prepare to travel to Africa, just to visit or to repatriate. To many, a trip to Africa is a return to the motherland. To others, it is a…
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Continue reading →: GHANAIAN PRODUCER MAKES MOVIES THAT DRAMATIZE THE IMPACT OF TRADITIONS AND CULTURE ON CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY.Ishmael Kwesi Donkoh, founder, producer and director of Dbless Movie Productions. A trailer of one of the recent productions of Dbless Movie Productions gives hints of exciting drama and an action packed, compelling storyline. More importantly, the movie titled ODO NE EHINTASEM has a village setting which takes viewers to…
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Continue reading →: ADDICTION AND ABUSE: WHO GETS HOOKED AND WHY?
Addiction and abuse of alcohol and drugs have become major global problems. African countries have been hit just as hard, and seem to face challenges in dealing with it,, Efforts to find solutions continue, but not much progress has been made in part because of the way in which they…
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Continue reading →: JASON ARDAY: A GHANAIAN-BRITISH PROFESSOR’S DEATH RAISES QUESTIONS FAR BEYOND CAMBRIDGEA REMARKABLE LIFE ENDS AT 41 By Kofi Quaye New York- Jason Arday was only 41 when he died. Just three years earlier, at 37, the British academic of Ghanaian parentage had made history as the youngest Black person ever appointed to a professorship at the University of Cambridge. His…
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Continue reading →: FROM SALT TOWN IN GHANA TO SALT CITY IN NEW YORK STATE: NYANYANO EXPLORES SISTER-CITY TIES WITH SYRACUSEBy Kofi Quaye Accra, Ghana : A coastal salt-producing community in Ghana is exploring a potential sister-city relationship with Syracuse, New York—historically known as the “Salt City.” The idea, highlighted by Vision Africana, is gaining attention as local leaders consider inviting Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens to Ghana. A SHARED HISTORY…
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Continue reading →: GHANA PRESIDENT MAHAMA’S VISIT TO JAMAICA TURNS ANCESTRAL BONDS INTO NEW OPPORTUNITIESBy Kofi Quaye President John Dramani Mahama’s visit to Jamaica was more than another presidential trip. It brought together two countries connected by centuries of history, culture and African ancestry. Ghana and Jamaica established diplomatic relations in 1958, and in 2019 they signed a visa waiver agreement that made travel…
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Continue reading →: FROM BROOKLYN TO AFRICA: QUAYE AND GAUSE LAUNCH MEDIA AND CULTURAL EMPIRE ROOTED IN LEGACYA Transatlantic Vision Takes Shape A bold new chapter in transatlantic media and entrepreneurship is unfolding as Kofi Quaye and Alexander Gause unveil a series of initiatives that merge storytelling, business innovation, and cultural identity. At the center of the launch is a forthcoming book, The Collins Gause Legacy, a…
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Continue reading →: Ghana Opens Its Doors Wide: Diaspora Summit 2025 Ushers In a New Era of Reconnection and ReturnGhana has announced a historic visa-free entry policy for Africans and people of African descent, as it prepares to host the 2025 Diaspora Summit in Accra. The event aims to redefine Ghana’s relationship with its global community through partnerships, reparations, and investment opportunities. By Kofi Quaye, Editor and Publisher. A…
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