Globally, there is this new craze which was more of a fantasy to most people a few years ago—but Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj and several celebrities have succeeded in shifting the poles from it being a fantasy to a reality. And I am talking about the new generation of huge bums and small waists. As … Read more
How do you know a country is not a serious country? When they are battling a disease that emanates from filth in this day and age!
Human progress, human knowledge, has advanced to the level where we know what causes diseases and how to prevent them. This is not the world pre germ theory, where people died from such diseases because they did not know the causes.
London is multicultural and Ghana represents strongly on the spectrum of diverse cultures—ranging from our people, music to our food.
There are several Ghanaian restaurants scattered across London, just as there are several Ghanaians at every corner of London. But if you are looking for a community of Ghanaians, the best place to locate them with ease is North London—some proudly call this place ‘the hub of Ghanaians.’
Being a popular choice for Ghanaians means almost every street has a Ghanaian restaurant—serving indigenous Ghanaian foods. I can vouch that almost all these restaurants are operated by proud Ghanaians but I can’t boldly say all the meals are of great taste.
This is where Bongo Bar takes the lead as my favourite Ghanaian restaurant, run by Ghanaians, which serves variety of delicious Ghanaian meals—with their TuoZaafi (TZ) being my top pick.
Chinese restaurants are all over the world —and North London is by means exempted from the aggressive Chinese takeover.
However, not every Chinese restaurant is worth being recommended; they may all present the same menu but they surely do taste a lot different—ranging from those that will get you to throw up to those that take pride in serving delicious meals like Jade Palace.
North London may not sit in the minds of people as one of London’s posh suburbs but it has certain key affluent areas like Crouch End where you would find the residence of certain local celebrities. Of course you wouldn’t catch Jonathan Ross there, but trust me; it’s a preferred celebrity safe zone.
Hi all,
My name is Ellen King, former Miss Ghana UK 2009 contestant number one, (And no I didn’t win), Ex semi pro 100 meter sprinter, footballer, qualified sports therapist and all round fitness freak at your service!
Over the next few months, I will be running a health and fitness segment for GhanaCelebrities.Com. I hope you are as excited as I am, and yes it’s about time our nation got fit and healthy, too many of us have health related illness which we could combat and or potentially eradicate with just a tinny tiny bit of physical activity.
In the run towards Christmas, I will be putting my body and yours hopefully through its paces to help you lose weight, gain muscle, or just feel better.
We all know summer is unofficially over, (well when you live in London, the weather is temperamental!) however, you can still look hot, ripped and sexy for December either at that office party, in Ghana during new years countdown, in the club or when you bump into your ex! 🙂
I’m not just here to help you ladies but here for the guys as well. Now guys, if you want someone that looks like Beyoncé, you need to look physically immaculate like one of those guys in superhero movies.
Queen Bey isn’t going to want someone who looks like her granddad, that big belly is going to have to go, you’ve had that for a few years now and you still haven’t given birth!!
Now it’s going to be hard work, you are not going to like what I say, but stick with me and we will make it work J
For tips, pictures, videos, motivation etc. follow me on instagram @elleredbelle
Now let the below photos speak for themselves!
When you hear of viagra, your mind runs quick to men looking to impress women with good s*x—but now, women can also boost their sexual desires with a new drug dubbed ‘Female Viagra’
According to the TIME, the “first drug to treat a lack of female sexual desire has been approved by federal authorities.
The drug flibanserin, which has been coined ‘female Viagra,’ is intended to treat women with a condition called hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) that’s characterized by lagging libido. On Tuesday, the drug was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “Today’s approval provides women distressed by their low sexual desire with an approved treatment option,” Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in a statement.
I find it intriguing when people, especially those of black origin attach so much importance to the names they give to their babies. Choosing a name for baby is such a big deal amongst all tribes in Ghana since many believe the names has a major impact in the child’s life.
Some names are given in honour of a grandparent while majority of Christians, with recourse to the bible find the appropriate name that reflects the “holiness” of the original bearers.
Last year, I went to a naming ceremony at the invitation of a neighbour in a popular church in my vicinity. After the customary routine with Christians’ way of ‘outdorring’ a baby, the pastor requested the name of the child which has been boldly written on a piece of paper.
The pastor looked at the name and chuckled. He thereafter declared that unless the first name is changed, he may not go ahead with ceremony. In fact we were all dumbfounded.
‘Modern parents’ search the net for ‘classic’ names whilst others derive names from their favourite celebrities and stars of telenovelas. To them choosing a baby name is a matter of choice rather than tradition.
Other parents consciously give unique names accompanied with odd spellings, which to broader spectrum reveal the ‘level’ of the choosers. In order to unravel the mystique behind names and its associated influence-good or bad, I have explored how this subject is universally projected.
British Airways flights from Ghana to London will not only be carrying Ghanaian passengers anymore—they will be serving Ghanaian dishes such as Waakye, Kelewele and others… According reports, “as part of efforts to meet the varying needs of its customers, management of British Airways has launched a new on-board menu from Accra to London. The … Read more
If you’re one of those people who probably cannot go a day without taking a soda, and I am one of them; you better take note of this. A new study has noted that 184,000 people die from sugary drinks globally every year. The study, carried out by researchers at Tufts University in Boston, covered … Read more
Where to go in Accra for a quick and no-fuss birthday treat? It was my partner’s birthday and being that he was travelling the next day, neither of us had time for a long, relaxing sit down meal. It was my treat and so I opted for the Spintex Road Yard Bird as it was conveniently located for both of us, and we’d been waiting for the right time to enjoy the place.
The decor is as you’d expect of an American-style diner – comfy padded seats, loud colour pops and stripes, yet with (in a nod to the “Yard Bird” name) the extra detail of contemporary diner booths with corrugated iron chicken shed roofs gave the feeling of actually being in a chicken coop.
This design has a very European sensibility and so I’d like to see Auntie Adjoa and Uncle Kwaku being seated in one of the booths, guaranteed laughs for an entire week! Despite the booths (which seat four) being a little on the small side, the interior is stylish, spacious and comfortable – I felt that I had a good rest from the hustle outside.
Alongside the decor, it is evident that much time and effort was put into creating Yard Bird’s menu to recognise local produce and tastes. This must be applauded; for example there are plaintain nachos and juices containing moringa. Daily Chef’s Specials help to broaden the choice of food and showcase the Chef’s repertoire.
Cocktails start at 20GHS and milkshakes are imaginatively split into two varieties – standard milkshakes (non-alcoholic) and “Moonshine” ones which hit you with alcoholic potency. We didn’t try these on this occasion as we both had meetings after lunch, but I’d very much like to try them when possible. For parents, you’ll be pleased to know that children are well catered for with a pared down “Baby Bird” menu and colouring-in pictures during their meal.
A new study by the Ghana Aids Commission has shown that more Ghanaian youth are contracting HIV/AIDS than any other demographic in the population.
The survey, with disturbing implications for the continent with the highest prevalence rate, reveals Ghanaian youth (defined as between ages 15 to 24), stand at 50% risk of contracting the virus.
According to Starrfmonline:
More Ghanaian youth are contracting HIV/AIDS, a new survey conducted by the Ghana Aids commission has revealed.
The survey which was conducted last year also indicates that about 50% of the youth population is at risk of new infections.
Ghana’s general prevalence rate is however stabilizing, the survey noted.
Launching the survey in Accra Tuesday, deputy head of policy at the health ministry Emmanuel Ankrah said more efforts must be made to contain the rate of infection among the youth.
Seven weeks after being declared free of the Ebola pandemic, the corpse of a teenager has tested positive for the virus
Some people age very gracefully while the same cannot be said of others. Some people age fast (faster). Men (majority) age gracefully but unfortunately a few women age gracefully. Some women claim ‘marriage’ accelerate faster aging but I don’t want to believe marriage makes people age faster; it’s the person you choose to marry who can/may contribute to your early wrinkling.
If marriage ages faster, then the singles will forever be young, look fresher and always look their age. So, it’s very ambiguous to say ‘you look young because you don’t have man problems’. Forget good genes. Sometimes our lifestyles, carrying unnecessary baggage, making a big deal out of nothing, ‘worthless hustles’, peace, state of mind (worry and anxiety, unhappiness), among others facilitates quicker aging.
If we’re in happy situations, unions, families etc, it reduces our stress levels drastically – and that is why we should make good choices and take beneficial decisions in every area of our life.
But the issue is who is supposed to make unions a happy one, your spouse? No, a happy marriage is a product of conscious effort by both spouses. The quantity of contribution may differ, but both parties must put in something and make a conscious effort to make it happy. How we react to our problems, situations and people’s actions matters a lot. We always have control over our actions, but certainly not over other people’s actions so we have to take charge of what we have control over.
They are many harmful things we rationalise to ourselves aren’t harmful even though we know they are, like heels and corsets; because they are inextricably linked to the ‘desired’ appearance expected of us.
Are you one of those people who spend hours running and then when you check your weight by the end of the week—nothing has been lost? ” You’re not alone — or going mad. You’ve simply fallen foul of something scientists are increasingly recognising: exercise often doesn’t help you lose weight. And worse yet, there’s … Read more
