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This painting of Asante Prince Kwasi Boachi was painted by Christian Carl Vogel von Vogelstein 1849.

Volgelstein was a court painter and painted many distinguished people during that period.

Kwasi eventually left Germany and lived out his days in Indonesia - working as an engineer and later establishing a coffee plantation.

Listen to his story and Kwame's on our podcast. Link in stories and bio.

A huge thank you goes to @anton_wilhelm_amo_erbschaft and @birkholzholger @albertinum.skd for giving us so much of your time and the chance for us to learn more about the histories that link Ghana and Europe. by @akadimag

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Do you know what AKADi means?

We explain how the name found us!
#akadimagazine by @akadimag

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'White Spaces' is Elvin's second novel that explores Black masculinity through the compelling voice of British-Ghanaian music journalist Teddy.

This is a story about four friends: Teddy, Birch, Cain and Nathan, that challenges the often binary views of what it means to be Black and male.

‘White Spaces’ explores themes around sexuality, mental health, and interrogates friendships and family relationships. And if you've read Elvin's first book: 'Small Joys', you'll notice a familiar character that appears.

I found this book so engaging I read it in four days and fell in love with Birch.

If you follow our Substack, or audio podcast 'Connecting Communities', check out the full episode on 4 October.

#whitespaces #elvinjamesmensah by @akadimag

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The start to Black History Month UK would not be complete without remembering the people behind the important month.

In this clip from a longer two-part interview I did with Elder Akyaaba Addai-Sebo in 2022, he explains why the words of a six-year-old boy galvanised him into creating a space for us to reflect on our identities, histories and ensure that knowledge is passed from one generation to another.

Black History Month was established almost 40 years ago in 1987 in the UK today.

#blackhistorymonthuk2026 by @akadimag

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Did you know that one of two bars in Accra, named in The 50 Best Bars top-100 list, boasts one of the largest selections of agave spirits on the African continent.

La Borracha, which is known for promoting ‘all things’ tequila as well as Mexican cuisine and ranked at no.87 in the extended 50 Best Bars list, has 150 tequilas, 43 mezcals and 2 sotols in its spirits library.

Find out more on our latest Substack post.

@laborrachagh @the50bars by @akadimag

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Bar culture in Ghana received a boost this month with two Accra-based bars becoming the first in West Africa to feature on a prestigious list of the world’s top 100 bars.

Front/Back Accra, a private members club on First Osu Lane ranked at no.80, while La Borracha, a restaurant promoting ‘all things’ tequila and Mexican cuisine on 11 Dade Street, ranked at no.87.

Both establishments gained the recognition from 50 Best Bar - widely regarded as a benchmark of excellence in the global drinks industry - which, for the last decade, has extended its ranking to cover the top no.51 to no.100 best bars.

In part 1 on our Substack, we speak to Kojo Aidoo, general manager @frontbackaccra by @akadimag

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Leicester University PhD researcher Miriam Dembo is looking for people aged between 18-35 to participate in a series of focus groups exploring identity, culture, belonging, digital spaces, and development among African diaspora youth in the UK.

Participants selected to take part will receive a £30 voucher as a thank-you for their time and contribution.

To register, please fill in the following form.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/CKBrkUPpWm

Link also in stories. by @akadimag

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Awura Abena co-founder of @wearghana and @republic.of.africa talks to us about using some pieces in her collection on the @afwlondon 2026 runway to raise awareness of galamsey. by @akadimag

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'A Woman in her Prime' by the Asare Konadu was published in 1967 and yet many of the themes (motherhood v childlessness, religion and spirituality, and the role of culture and tradition) explored in this book are still very relevant today.

Kwame shares his overview in English and Twi. We share a snapshot from his review here. Full link in stories.

Mehunuu yɛ anka me bɔɔ me ho mmɔden kenkan 'A Woman In her Prime' ntɛm kakra. Deɛ mma nnwoma yi ho yɛ anika titiriw gyina sɛneɛ ɔtwerɛfoɔ yi bɔ mmɔden twa akurasetena ho mfonini kyerε akenkanfoɔ no. Agya, yεn a yεnnim seneε akurase tena teε no, hunu seneε εteε firi nnwoma yi kenkan mu.

A Woman in her Prime is a novel I regret not reading sooner. Its attraction not only lies in the vivid depiction of life in a Ghanaian village, but for those of us who did not get the opportunity to experience life in the village, we get a flavour of how life in the village used to be in this novel. by @akadimag

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We are reading a Ghanaian classic today (26 September) in the AKADi Magazine Book Club.

Pokuwaa makes that all-important rite of passage from adolescence to adulthood.

She is a successful farmer who lives in the small Ghanaian village Brenhoma.

However, her early adult life is marred by childlessness in a society that places a great premium on children and motherhood as the ultimate mark of womanhood.

Does true happiness elude Pokuwaa? Join us as we explore the themes in this book.

📚 A Woman in her Prime by Asare Konadu

Venue: Zoom (details in poster, link in our Substack or stories).

🗓 Saturday 26 September 2026

⏰ - 5pm Ghana 🇬🇭/6pm UK 🇬🇧 by @akadimag

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