Accra's Art Gallery

I hope it's not too late to wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2008.

There appears to be a number of art galleries opening around the world. Here in our home town we are looking forward to the opening of two new art galleries. And, I have also learnt that Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General has just opened one in Accra, Ghana.

The gallery is a two million dollar multi-purpose Artists Alliance Gallery (AAG) which will serve as a platform for artists to display their works. He has called on Africans to appreciate their works of art and to recognise its value.

He goes on to say, "Artists tell stories that the journalists, politicians, civil society and opinion leaders would not dare say and this shows the important role arts play in the history of people".

As you already know, African art is our thing, I can feel a trip to Ghana coming on.

"African art feeds the soul and makes our world a better place to live in".

Happy Kwanzaa - Imani (Faith)

Today on the seventh and final day of Kwanzaa and the first day of the new year, we celebrate Imaani (Faith). To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.


Today as I awake from my bed, I am fighting against all the despair and negativity that I hold in the belief that eventually good will triumph over evil. This really is a time for self-reflection and re-commitment to all that we hold dear and to all that we believe in. Today I look at the work that has been done and the work that still needs to be done and I continue on my journey in the hope that justice will prevail.

My daily reflection on the Nguzo Saba and Kwanzaa in this way, has really helped me to focus, think, reaffirm my self worth and the importance of my family, friends and all around me. I would like to thank Dr Mualana Karenga for his insightfullness, his vision and his creativity. He has provided us with a set of core values that can be celebrated and honoured, not only during the seven days of Kwanzaa but throughout the year and for the rest of our lives.

Heri Za Kwanzaa (Happy Kwanzaa)