AKADi Magazine
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AKADi 💡 is an online culture magazine designed to inform, inspire and illuminate the transformative experiences of Ghanaians in the Diaspora & Motherland 🇬🇭 https://linktr.ee/AKADiMag
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November 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Listen to the experiences of people in your community.
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We celebrated a year of reading books by Ghanaian authors at the E-ananse Library on Friday. As some of you know, we've been meeting every month since September 2024. This month we read 'Our Sister Killjoy' by the amazing Professor Ama Ata Aidoo.
September 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
We celebrated a year of reading books by Ghanaian authors at the E-ananse Library on Friday. As some of you know, we've been meeting every month since September 2024. This month we read 'Our Sister Killjoy' by the amazing Professor Ama Ata Aidoo.
"Just as Tema connects continents through trade, it now connects cultures through cinema," says film director and founder of Anibok Studios Kobina de Graft-Johnson. "KING OF TEMA is proof that our stories born in the heart of Ghana, can resonate globally."
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September 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"Just as Tema connects continents through trade, it now connects cultures through cinema," says film director and founder of Anibok Studios Kobina de Graft-Johnson. "KING OF TEMA is proof that our stories born in the heart of Ghana, can resonate globally."
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September 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
We went to see the heart-warming film ‘The Fisherman’, written and directed by Zoey Martinson and featuring an all-star Ghanaian cast including Adwoa Akoto.
This 120-minute film is refreshing, humorous and explores the role of tradition in modern Ghanaian society. www.instagram.com/p/DOE4xQ3DHX...
This 120-minute film is refreshing, humorous and explores the role of tradition in modern Ghanaian society. www.instagram.com/p/DOE4xQ3DHX...
September 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We went to see the heart-warming film ‘The Fisherman’, written and directed by Zoey Martinson and featuring an all-star Ghanaian cast including Adwoa Akoto.
This 120-minute film is refreshing, humorous and explores the role of tradition in modern Ghanaian society. www.instagram.com/p/DOE4xQ3DHX...
This 120-minute film is refreshing, humorous and explores the role of tradition in modern Ghanaian society. www.instagram.com/p/DOE4xQ3DHX...
What's happening this September in London? Check out some forthcoming events.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
What's happening this September in London? Check out some forthcoming events.
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Hear from Julie Baidoe-Ansah, founder of Efata by Juba, Charlotte Akwaah-Adjei, founder of Lotte Empire, and Edna Darkwaa , founder of fashion brand Ometsey, who showcased their designs at Africa Fashion Week London.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Hear from Julie Baidoe-Ansah, founder of Efata by Juba, Charlotte Akwaah-Adjei, founder of Lotte Empire, and Edna Darkwaa , founder of fashion brand Ometsey, who showcased their designs at Africa Fashion Week London.
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Detroit Swindle meet legendary Ghanaian singer Pat Thomas, aka ‘the Golden Voice of Africa’ combining their love of electronic music, disco and world grooves of a soulful Afro-disco groove based around bubbling synth bass, choppy percussion and lush chords.
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August 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Detroit Swindle meet legendary Ghanaian singer Pat Thomas, aka ‘the Golden Voice of Africa’ combining their love of electronic music, disco and world grooves of a soulful Afro-disco groove based around bubbling synth bass, choppy percussion and lush chords.
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We share our impromptu interview on the eve of the event with three Ghanaian designers who had travelled from their homes in Accra, Ghana to Space House in London to exhibit at Africa Fashion Week London 2025.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We share our impromptu interview on the eve of the event with three Ghanaian designers who had travelled from their homes in Accra, Ghana to Space House in London to exhibit at Africa Fashion Week London 2025.
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We are back with another thrilling AKADi Mag Book Club session.
📅 Date: Saturday 30 August
🌍 What: AKADi Mag Book Review of 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi
🎟️ Fee: free
📍 Where: lnkd.in/eX74d8EV
🗓 4pm Ghana
📅 Date: Saturday 30 August
🌍 What: AKADi Mag Book Review of 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi
🎟️ Fee: free
📍 Where: lnkd.in/eX74d8EV
🗓 4pm Ghana
August 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We are back with another thrilling AKADi Mag Book Club session.
📅 Date: Saturday 30 August
🌍 What: AKADi Mag Book Review of 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi
🎟️ Fee: free
📍 Where: lnkd.in/eX74d8EV
🗓 4pm Ghana
📅 Date: Saturday 30 August
🌍 What: AKADi Mag Book Review of 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi
🎟️ Fee: free
📍 Where: lnkd.in/eX74d8EV
🗓 4pm Ghana
Africa Fashion Week London kicks off at noon today (9 August), we caught up with three Ghanaian fashion designers ahead of the official launch.
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August 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Africa Fashion Week London kicks off at noon today (9 August), we caught up with three Ghanaian fashion designers ahead of the official launch.
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Check out which Ghanaian designers will be at this year's Africa Fashion Week London showcase.
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August 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Check out which Ghanaian designers will be at this year's Africa Fashion Week London showcase.
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A brave local community resist a powerful alliance of government and international investors to save one of Ghana's environmental gems. Watch the docufilm ATEWA on 6 August at Accra Indie Filmfest.
#atewa
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#atewa
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August 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A brave local community resist a powerful alliance of government and international investors to save one of Ghana's environmental gems. Watch the docufilm ATEWA on 6 August at Accra Indie Filmfest.
#atewa
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#atewa
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Did you know that contemporary Ghanaian womenswear brand Ometsey is one of 10 Pan-African designers exhibiting at Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) next weekend (9 & 10 August 2025)? See Ometsey on 9August at Space House, 1 Kemble Street, London, WC2B 4AN.
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July 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Did you know that contemporary Ghanaian womenswear brand Ometsey is one of 10 Pan-African designers exhibiting at Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) next weekend (9 & 10 August 2025)? See Ometsey on 9August at Space House, 1 Kemble Street, London, WC2B 4AN.
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Next weekend - 9 and 10 August is Africa Fashion Week London. Will you be there. Check out what will be on this year.
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July 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Next weekend - 9 and 10 August is Africa Fashion Week London. Will you be there. Check out what will be on this year.
akadimagazine.substack.com/p/amplifying...
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What: Who is Lucy!?! African Wo|Mxn Native|Other
Created by: by Dr Epifania Amoo-Adare and Ann-Marie Ellmann van Rhyn
When: July 23-29
Time: 10am to 6pm
Where: Exhibition space on the ground floor of the FZA building at the Bayreuth University Germany
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Created by: by Dr Epifania Amoo-Adare and Ann-Marie Ellmann van Rhyn
When: July 23-29
Time: 10am to 6pm
Where: Exhibition space on the ground floor of the FZA building at the Bayreuth University Germany
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July 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
What: Who is Lucy!?! African Wo|Mxn Native|Other
Created by: by Dr Epifania Amoo-Adare and Ann-Marie Ellmann van Rhyn
When: July 23-29
Time: 10am to 6pm
Where: Exhibition space on the ground floor of the FZA building at the Bayreuth University Germany
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Created by: by Dr Epifania Amoo-Adare and Ann-Marie Ellmann van Rhyn
When: July 23-29
Time: 10am to 6pm
Where: Exhibition space on the ground floor of the FZA building at the Bayreuth University Germany
akadimagazine.substack.com/p/im-in-an-e...
Who remembers reading the #Noughts&Crosses book series or the TV adaptation where the racial status of Black and white people are reversed? Well a theatre play of this Malorie Blackman book is showing at #RegentsParkOpenAir until 26 July & we watched it.
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July 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Who remembers reading the #Noughts&Crosses book series or the TV adaptation where the racial status of Black and white people are reversed? Well a theatre play of this Malorie Blackman book is showing at #RegentsParkOpenAir until 26 July & we watched it.
akadimagazine.substack.com/p/review-nou...
akadimagazine.substack.com/p/review-nou...
Want to win a pair of tickets to see the Lion King at Africa Fashion Week London?
Check our latest Substack to find out more details.
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Check our latest Substack to find out more details.
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July 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Want to win a pair of tickets to see the Lion King at Africa Fashion Week London?
Check our latest Substack to find out more details.
akadimagazine.substack.com/p/amplifying...
Check our latest Substack to find out more details.
akadimagazine.substack.com/p/amplifying...
If you follow us on ‘socials’ you may have seen a quiz we shared of the 7 artists of Ghanaian heritage who took to the stage at last week’s Glastonbury event (25-29 June). Some of you asked us for the answers so. Hit the link to see how well you did. akadimagazine.substack.com/p/ghanaians-...
July 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
If you follow us on ‘socials’ you may have seen a quiz we shared of the 7 artists of Ghanaian heritage who took to the stage at last week’s Glastonbury event (25-29 June). Some of you asked us for the answers so. Hit the link to see how well you did. akadimagazine.substack.com/p/ghanaians-...
These artists have Ghanaian heritage and are playing at Glastonbury 2025. How many can you name?
June 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
These artists have Ghanaian heritage and are playing at Glastonbury 2025. How many can you name?
Kwame Ofosu shares a personal tribute to the late Kenyan author and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o and why his desire to write in his Mother Tongue resonates with him.
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June 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Kwame Ofosu shares a personal tribute to the late Kenyan author and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o and why his desire to write in his Mother Tongue resonates with him.
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In partnership with the British Council, the two-day AFWL event in August will welcome 10 emerging designers from Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria through its the Creative DNA programme. Coming out soon. www.akadimagazine.com/post/amplify...
June 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
In partnership with the British Council, the two-day AFWL event in August will welcome 10 emerging designers from Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria through its the Creative DNA programme. Coming out soon. www.akadimagazine.com/post/amplify...
Join us:
📕 Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
📅 26 July
⏰ 4pm Ghana/ 5pm UK/ 6pm Austria
Open Water is a romance novel about two Black people, dealing with themes such as race, love and masculinity.
Watch out for our Zoom invite on our Substack - coming soon.
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📕 Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
📅 26 July
⏰ 4pm Ghana/ 5pm UK/ 6pm Austria
Open Water is a romance novel about two Black people, dealing with themes such as race, love and masculinity.
Watch out for our Zoom invite on our Substack - coming soon.
akadimagazine.substack.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Join us:
📕 Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
📅 26 July
⏰ 4pm Ghana/ 5pm UK/ 6pm Austria
Open Water is a romance novel about two Black people, dealing with themes such as race, love and masculinity.
Watch out for our Zoom invite on our Substack - coming soon.
akadimagazine.substack.com
📕 Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
📅 26 July
⏰ 4pm Ghana/ 5pm UK/ 6pm Austria
Open Water is a romance novel about two Black people, dealing with themes such as race, love and masculinity.
Watch out for our Zoom invite on our Substack - coming soon.
akadimagazine.substack.com
British Ghanaians were recognised in this year’s annual King’s Birthday Honours List for their services to drama, children and families, education and mental awareness.
Click the link to find out more about them.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
British Ghanaians were recognised in this year’s annual King’s Birthday Honours List for their services to drama, children and families, education and mental awareness.
Click the link to find out more about them.
#ghanaiansinhonourslist #akadimagazine
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Click the link to find out more about them.
#ghanaiansinhonourslist #akadimagazine
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Eugene Abeka-Donkor, the founder of RetroGhana - a social media platform, is on a mission to document, share and amplify Ghanaian music and the legends behind these iconic sounds. open.spotify.com/episode/27Kt...
June 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Eugene Abeka-Donkor, the founder of RetroGhana - a social media platform, is on a mission to document, share and amplify Ghanaian music and the legends behind these iconic sounds. open.spotify.com/episode/27Kt...