Tag: Family

The VHS tape that helped me face my father’s shocking early death

I felt huge guilt and shame for not having had a chance…

Tam Patachako Tam Patachako

After my dad died, I tracked down his secret family

When I came across the box of papers, I was shocked by…

Joe Jacquest Oteng Joe Jacquest Oteng

Charmaine Coetzee: ‘I joined a gang because I wanted to belong’

Charmaine Coetzee is a former gang member from South Africa. She grew…

Akorfa Searyoh Akorfa Searyoh

Baaba Andoh: ‘My father fainted in a bank and died later in hospital’

Sometime in 1997, I was at Choice FM Studios, a radio station…

Baaba Andoh Baaba Andoh

A tribute to my beloved mother; the ultimate mother and teacher

My mother, Dada’s impact on me is a reflection of what womanhood…

Togbe Afede XIV Togbe Afede XIV

My husband is the most wicked, selfish and deceitful man I have ever known

Frank Dahl Olisadebe Orizu (Chukwura/ Iyi One of Oyi of Nkwelle Ezunaka,…

Humans of Africa Humans of Africa

I ended up with a Royal after two failed marriages and four children

I’m seriously flooding your timelines A lot of people said “Ewa you…

Humans of Africa Humans of Africa