Author Archives: Aba Radical

Strings of Struggle: The Self-Imposed Frustrations of a Ghanaian Violin Student

Apart from the struggle of learning where to place your left-hand fingers and how to get a good tone, the biggest struggle with playing is overcoming the mental frustrations you impose on yourself. Did you hear me? It’s self-imposed! 

This Is Not a Body Shaming Post: I’m Just Tired Of Being Inconvenienced By People Who Are Bigger Than Me in Public Transport (Trotro). 

I have no idea what it is like to live in a bigger body, but I know what it feels like to be inconvenienced by one and in most cases, two of them in a ‘207 trotro’. They always clearly sit comfortably while they discomfort others. I’m tired of being inconvenienced by people who are bigger than me in public transport (trotro).

It Is Okay To Disappear Until You Feel Like You Again: Creatives Do Not Need To Be Constantly Visible

Taking a break is okay. I understand the concept of consistency, but as a creative, I do not need to be constantly visible. I am still creative even when I have spent a long time away from my art. Whatever that it is that you need to work on before you continue your creative journey know that it is going to work out.

We Outside, But I Signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement

Remember that strategy where the DJ would always start the event or party with a few gospel songs before they play the songs we use for the ‘asa bɔne’? That’s what this post is about. I’m saved but it looks like my playlist isn’t there yet. We’ve all got a little more refinement to go through, me included.