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Johnny Broke The Siege. Story with an all lifetime lesson

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     Jonny was only five years old when he lost his father Agbeli Dzidepo. The mother’s name is Asinyo Esinam, a woman of value but unfortunately financially handicapped. Even before Mrs Esi lost her husband, life has not been easy for this household even though her husband was a teacher in Living Academy Preparatory School. Johnny was a handsome and a respectful boy who took exactly after his father’s good moral. His parents were very particular about his moral upbringing and his growth academically. Unlike children who turn out to be a disappointment even when their parents work tirelessly for their upkeep, his attitude was different. At home, he is the type that would run errands for the mother and made sure he reads his notes after and before school. Johnny learnt a very common saying one day which gingers him to aspire higher even as a child. “Reading makes the man“ and “Practice makes man perfect.“ He never went a day without saying this after his morning devotion with the mother

Memories of Independence Day Celebrations in Ghana

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After having attained her independence on 6th March 1957, every citizen and even neighboring countries shared in the joy when the country's freedom was declared by the Late Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Independence was a long awaited moment then but now that we live in the post-independence regime, what memories can we share about this honorable day? From our young age, independence day celebration has been a very special day in the life of every individual and as it is celebrated every, no one gets tired because the experiences from the celebration are enormous and wonderful. Before every Independence Day Celebration comes off, there are diverse activities of preparation that precede the celebration by all manner of people and organizations. Every school in Ghana prepares specially towards this day and I mean rigorous rehearsals for performances like singing, dancing, marching and a whole lot of interesting stuffs. These were the moments we were taught how to march correctly and one