Lessons from Netflix’s The Wait

Movie lovers like myself may have already seen The Wait, one of Netflix’s new Nigerian movies. This film is simply about the lives of people who have had to wait for the joys of a job, marriage or childbirth. The protagonist of the movie was a divorcee, waiting in hope of second marriage. She also hadContinue reading “Lessons from Netflix’s The Wait”

Asor letters: Is dating really practicing divorce ?

Dear Sakyia, Let me commend you on the beautiful letter that you wrote to me the last time. I am glad to know that Facebook, WhatsApp and the other messaging apps have not really succeeded in taking away your ability to put pen to paper to write long-winding letters like I used to do duringContinue reading “Asor letters: Is dating really practicing divorce ?”

Asor Letters: Champions League, COVID-19 and sex

First published on April 8, 2020 when Ghana was on a lockdown Dear husband, Would it come as a surprise to you if I told you that I wish the football season never got suspended? Yeah! I am certain you would open your mouth while reading this letter but do well to close it lestContinue reading “Asor Letters: Champions League, COVID-19 and sex”

Asor Letters: Get out of that abusive relationship!

Dear Verna, I really wish I was in the right frame of mind as I write to you on this wet Sunday morning. I believe you have heard of the pastor who killed his wife in the United States of America; you were the first person I thought of when I heard the sad news,Continue reading “Asor Letters: Get out of that abusive relationship!”

Asor Letters: How sexual escapades with my teacher ruined my life

Dear Edem my love, Putting pen to paper on this day is one of the most difficult things that I have ever had to do. I am about to disclose something that happened to me, way back in Junior High School, which even my parents have never heard about. Well, unless this letter finds anotherContinue reading “Asor Letters: How sexual escapades with my teacher ruined my life”

Asor Letters: Just like Sarkodie, I would stay with a cheating partner

Dear Ewurama, I do not know whether to be thankful to you or to be angry at you, for dragging me to go and see my husband in the throes of passion with another woman. I must admit that it was not a pleasant experience to see the man who had taken sacred vows withContinue reading “Asor Letters: Just like Sarkodie, I would stay with a cheating partner”

Asor Letters: When a ‘borga’ asked for my nude pictures

Dear Abena, After our phone conversation last night, I have had the chance to think through what you told me and like I said, this is not the first time that I have heard of a ‘borga’ asking for naked pictures or videos from a girlfriend down here. Until you mentioned our childhood friend FiifiContinue reading “Asor Letters: When a ‘borga’ asked for my nude pictures”

Asor Letters: How I got over my ex

My dearest Nadia, I did not wish to reply to your persistent questions about how I overcame my ‘hot served’ broken heart, because I did not want to remember what I had gone through.  However, I am not oblivious to how your recent break up with Nana Yaw has affected you. Your sister tells meContinue reading “Asor Letters: How I got over my ex”

Mistreatment of unmarried women in Ghana justifies feminist anger

Feminism is basically advocating women’s rights and equality of the sexes. Feminist groups have been springing up to fight for women’s rights since time immemorial. One such group that has popped up in Ghana recently is the ‘Pepper Dem Ministries’ whose main objective is to compel people to ‘unlearn toxic narratives.’ Some men dared theirContinue reading “Mistreatment of unmarried women in Ghana justifies feminist anger”

Asor letters: Are ladies materialistic or are guys just stingy?

Dear Asem, I enjoyed the movie selections that you made for me the other day, but I would like more of the Crime and Action kind of movies next time. Forgive me for not getting back to you earlier, but I have thought about the issues you’re having with Efua and how your six-month-old relationshipContinue reading “Asor letters: Are ladies materialistic or are guys just stingy?”

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