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History is shaped by those who tell and write the story and may include dominant and marginalised narratives and perspectives. Therefore, research and contemporary historical accounts that fail to engage diverse perspectives promote and perpetuate the silencing, marginalisation and misrepresentation of certain groups and narratives. Hence, this piece explores Dagbon perspectives as a marginalised narrative…
Since 2007, 25 March has been designated as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. It is therefore fitting that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution, “Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity,” on this…
Globally, the memories of Africa often start with the Europeans’ arrival, slavery, and colonisation. However, evidence shows that Africa existed and had evolved socially, politically, culturally, and technologically before the arrival of Europeans. Mansa Musa’s (the Mali Empire) 14th-century pilgrimage to Mecca and the wealth, prestige, and power he demonstrated reveal a complex and civilised African…
If I had been asked a year ago whether the past still shapes the present, my answer would have been different from what it is today. This shift reflects a move from ignorance to a deeper understanding of Ghana’s history and heritage, gained through my PhD research on slavery and its enduring legacies. My PhD journey…
As I prepared for my journey to the Australian National University (ANU) in Australia, I often wished for a fellow student to serve as a guiding light—a gentle voice to whisper how to navigate visa applications, survive Canberra’s cold mornings, find a place to call home, and settle into a new academic world. I found…
Alima Adam was overjoyed when she landed a job at one of the most prestigious companies in Accra. It was a dream come true — a reward for years of hard work, resilience, and determination. As a Northerner and a Muslim woman, her success represented more than just personal achievement; it was a step forward…
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