English Names For Girls Which Are Almost Extinct In Ghana

English Names For Girls Which Are Almost Extinct In Ghana

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Relationships

There was a time when certain English names for girls were very popular in Ghana. Some of these names were so unique that some people made unforgettable or often regrettable songs out of them based on their pronunciation or their shortened version. The popularity of these names often led to one classroom to have 3 Christina's or 4 Joana's. Imagine the confusion! Take for example my Christian name Linda (yeah, I bet you didn’t know I was called that) its just like MTN; everywhere you go. But these names I am focusing on here are slowly becoming as extinct as a desktop telephone. 

Here are my favourite English names for girls which being used less and less during naming ceremonies in Ghana.

1.    Agatha – This is a classic name! Almost vintage! We used to pronounce this as Agata (without the h).

18 Reasons Why You Should Say Yes To His Proposal

18 Reasons Why You Should Say Yes To His Proposal

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Relationships

He thinks of you first, when he wants to share good news with you, even before he calls his ‘body body’ or even his Mom.  How would you know you are the first? You can always hear the excitement in his voice as he relates the new promotion he just got or the solution he’s finally figured out to a tough design. This also goes for you as well. Anything you want to share gets through to him first.

The Official Launch of SubaPhotoApp - Review

The Official Launch of SubaPhotoApp - Review

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Technology

Proud Co-Founders Nelson Klutse and Eric Hackman, launched the photo streaming app officially on 27/9/2014 to several guests at Storm Rooftop, a lounge and grill pub in Osu. With 356 downloads on Android as at that Saturday , the rising photo application has potential in the Ghanaian app development industry.

The Must-See Men's Street Style At The New York Fashion Week

The Must-See Men's Street Style At The New York Fashion Week

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Fashion, Lifestyle, Travel

The Lincoln Center was flooded with fashion bloggers, freelance photographers, personal stylists and fashion peacocks all looking to photograph or to be photographed, to pin or be pinned. Its easy to focus one's lens on the women fashion and forget the men street style on display as well. And boy were they dressed to the fashion nines! The men had something important to say in all kinds of blazers, fedora hats, ankle pants (trousers), lapel pins and it went on and on! Their style ranged from laid-back casual to personal gothic. I got to speak to a few of the Gentry on their wear and naturally captured their looks as well. Enjoy the fashion eye candy. 

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015- Photos Galore!

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015- Photos Galore!

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Fashion, Travel

Following fashion weeks whether its Paris Fashion Week or London Fashion Week has always been a passion for me. Most of often this has been online through my Flipboard magazines via Style, Glamour or Harper's Bazaar. But this year, I was determined to attend the New York Fashion Week and nothing was going to stop me! Nothing!

So here I am in New York and unbelievably standing amongst international fashion bloggers, global fashion TV networks and free-lance photographers snapping away at fashion peacocks at the Lincoln Centre during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Amazingness would never end! 

Sights & Sounds at Accra's Art Festival ChaleWote 2014

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Events in Ghana, Entertainment

The annual arts, music and everything else cultural event ChaleWote took place recently at the usual location; JamesTown and once again it was filled with lots of eye-brow raising artwork, trendy African street fashion, street art and lots more!

I however didnt feel the energy of this year's event as compared to last years which was more packed with vendors and the curious. I made it to the second day after church and it was good to see more people attend. 

#NoChobo, The Give Free Hand Sanitizing Initiative Against Cholera and Ebola In Ghana.

Naa Oyoo Quartey
, Health

There are those who talk and those who act. Some have decided to be action figures to fight against the current cholera epidemic and augment the fight against Ebola. #NoChobo is a challenge to give as many free hand sanitizers as possible and challenge others to do same. Kinda like the #icebucketchallenge but without the icebucket and water. Here's how it works and how I went about mine.

1. Buy hand sanitizers

2. Distribute to school children in your neighborhood or any area of your choice 

3. Take a photo, upload to any social media platform

4. Challenge 5 social media friends and real friends to make greater impact and create more awareness 

5. If your nominated friends are unable to donate the sanitizers, they will owe you 100-150 cedis to buy the sanitizers and donate on their behalf. Easy!

The Simple Things Hotels in Ghana Are Getting Wrong and How They Can Get Their Act Together.

The Simple Things Hotels in Ghana Are Getting Wrong and How They Can Get Their Act Together.

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Travel, Lifestyle, Health

What is happening to the hotel industry in Ghana? I may not be a Hospitality graduate but I have lots of clues and ideas on what the hotels aren’t paying attention to when it comes to their guests and their needs. Guests like myself. They are getting so many things wrong in their service delivery and its been going for years now and it’s a shame that nothing or very little has changed with regards to any solutions to these mishaps if i may call them that.

Join The Twitter Chat on How To #PreventCholera 22.08.14

Naa Oyoo Quartey
,

Ghana has a cholera epidemic on her hands. 40 people have lost their lives already whilst 3,000+ cases lie on benches and floors in hospitals due to lack of bed space and facilities. All these has taken place within a space of three months and the situation doesn't look like its improving.

Our city is flowing with waste both human and environmental, its on the streets, in the markets and flowing through our gutters. This epidemic was bound to happen. The factors attributing to this health issue are many whilst solutions to prevent its occurrence are yet to be seen. 

Celebrity Interview: KALYBOS Opens Up About His Rising Fame On YouTube & Other Things You'd Never Have Guessed!

Celebrity Interview: KALYBOS Opens Up About His Rising Fame On YouTube & Other Things You'd Never Have Guessed!

Naa Oyoo Quartey
Lifestyle, Personality Interviews

You have probably seen him in the popular YouTube comedy skit BoysKasa or watched  him during the TV advert Browse Chaw Promotion from Airtel,  as he tells his mom he's going to be a Rrrapper! KALYBOS the only boss with one S has become the new face of socialmedia entertainment and a Ghanaian YouTube celebrity. I recently had a hilarious chat with him to delve into the story behind that crazy funny character KALYBOS and how it all started. 

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