Tulips of Herald

 By Shine Esi Kwawukumey  What began as a young teacher’s memory of a struggling rural school has come full circle thirty-three years later. Kofi Yeboah, a communication lecturer at Wisconsin International University College, Ghana, has fulfilled a long-held dream by donating about 700 books to Miaso Krobo D/A Basic School in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region, the very school where he once served as a national service teacher in 1992. The books, which include storybooks for the lower primary and textbooks for Basic 1 to 9, were presented at a colourful durbar attended by traditional leaders, education officials, teachers, parents, and pupils. “I still remember the classrooms made of mud with palm fronds as roofing.  Anytime it got cloudy, classes had to close because when the heavens opened up, it also rained inside the classroom,” Mr. Yeboah recalled, his voice filled with nostalgia. “It has always been my wish to return to this school, and I’m happy tha...

By Shine Esi Kwawukumey The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) on Saturday, October 11, 2025, climaxed the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA) with a grand ceremony at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, celebrating outstanding journalists from across the sub-region for excellence, ethics, and impact in journalism. The event, which concluded two days of discussions on “Journalism and Digital Public Infrastructure in Africa,” drew over 200 guests, including journalists, diplomats, civil society leaders, and development partners. Ghana’s Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, was the special guest of honour.  In an impassioned, unscripted address, he extended a warm Ghanaian welcome to participants and delivered frank reflections on the current state of journalism in Ghana, revealing that one of his first actions as minister was the closure of 63 radio stations for regulatory violations. He stressed that the move ...

 By Shine Esi Kwawukumey  Executive Director, MFWA, Sulemana Briamah The 2025 West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA) brought together journalists, media practitioners, digital innovators, and policymakers from across the continent to deliberate on the theme “Journalism and Digital Public Infrastructure in Africa.”  The two-day event, organized by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), explored the intersection between technology and journalism, highlighting how digital public systems can strengthen transparency, accountability, and inclusion in governance and the media space. The opening session set the tone for a deep, thought-provoking exchange on the evolving relationship between digital technology and the media.  Panelists and participants emphasized the urgent need for African countries to build and sustain digital infrastructures that serve the public good, systems that not only enhance communication and access to information but also...

 By Shine Esi Kwawukumey  Shine Esi Kwawukumey  Exactly a week ago, something truly beautiful happened.  Apostle Philip Dela Fiator, Founder of the Living Word Charismatic Church International (LCCI) at Nungua Cold Store, honoured me with a touching citation and invited me to dine with him, the Chairman, and the pastors of the church. It was a wonderful surprise, one I never expected.  Honestly, it never even crossed my mind when I was invited to attend the church’s 5th anniversary celebration. Apostle Fiator on the left  Five years ago, Apostle Fiator, who was then Reverend, called me one Saturday evening to decorate the church auditorium for Sunday service.  It was very short notice, but I agreed because I wanted to support his ministry.  Out of love, I said, “Let’s get it done.” That night, we ran around, gathered what we could, and worked late to make the place look beautiful in the church’s colours.  When we were done, he asked how much ...