tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014305246533626912024-02-20T08:03:32.600-08:00Amoak's CottageLaugh!Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-36554558313580754552009-02-14T04:01:00.000-08:002009-02-14T04:13:16.011-08:00Contemporary African Philosophy<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've gone through some tough moments this week espercially in class. My Professor for Contemporary African Philosophy sucks! Seriously, I've been trying to cope with him making constant reference to how great Africa was in the past, the fact that human origin started in Africa, based on the Leakey couple's evidence of homo sapien fossils in Tanzania(1958) etc- all of which is contestable in the first place. But my man is too dogmatic and extremely biased to be a philosophy lecturer of a fine course which boils down on major issues confronting us today as Africans and how best we can think about them- but as far as he is concerned, we must go to the past and continue with the blame game. It is not particularly easy when he considers his views in a philosophy class as final and doesn't tolerate questions from his students. I've really tried for the past couple of lectures and it's not going to be easy as I have about ten more lectures to go with him...God save our dear continent from all such backward looking academics!</span>Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-59096542422458876902009-02-14T03:52:00.000-08:002009-02-14T03:54:21.981-08:00New WaysI keep telling myself, I need to blog often but I don't get to do so... so for what I call my new ways, I'm going to get back to blogging.<br /><br />I hear Novisi and others saying I've put on some wait plus my afro hair style--maybe that's part of my new ways...Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-59405392784839726682008-08-25T09:44:00.000-07:002008-08-26T10:22:01.111-07:00A Concert of African PianismAFRICAN PIANISM CONCERT!!!<br /><br />The second concert of African Pianism by Victor Nii Sowa Manieson, a contemporary Ghanaian pianist of international repute comes off on Saturday October 11, 2008 at the British Council.<br /><br />Victor Nii Sowa Manieson: an Educationist, Composer and Performer is a contemporary Ghanaian Musical genius who distinguishes himself through African Pianism. African Pianism is a ground-breaking type of African music which derives its characteristics from a blend of African drums and African instruments, percussions and idioms interpreted on Piano. In other words, “he drums on the piano.”<br /><br />He has performed before a number of distinguished personalities such as Emeritus Professor Kwabena Nketia, Professor Ebenezer Laing, Ambassador Nancy Powell (Former US Ambassador to Ghana), UN officials among others.<br /><br />With a Masters degree in Ethnomusicology,Victor has taught music at a number of institutions such as the National Academy of Music and the Lincoln Community School. He is the Co-founder of the Accra Music Ministry Chorale and was for many years Director of Music at the Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, U.S.A, where he performed his compositions regularly to a five hundred plus audience.<br /><br />On July 11, he shall perform the following:<br /><br />- Voices of our Ancestors: This piece reveals the non-oral communication that existed in the midst of the pandemonium that characterized how our ancestors were transported to Europe and South America. As the song unfolds, we shall come to the realization that in spite of their different backgrounds there was indeed a form of communication initiated by God and presented through collective consciousness as they transcend their bodies.<br />Voices of our ancestors shall be enacted by the Dance Factory.<br /><br />- Supplication from Yoruba land: Tries to address the vocabulary we use in referring to the supreme being-God Almighty. By so doing it raises questions of how we should address God. Should we address God as male or female (“Obaatampa Nyame” by the Akans) or both (as is in the case of the Ga expression, “Ataa naa nyumo”) The piece also demonstrates the manifestation of God through creation.<br />-<br />- Lamentations from Freetown: is a bold attempt to caution all West African Countries. History teaches us that it is our gallant ancestors who fought against being transported to Europe that were relocated to Freetown to co-exist with indigenous tribes, notably the Mende. Consequently, Freetown became the melting pot of all major tribes in West Africa as reflected in the “Krio” language. The crux of the Lamentations from Freetown is that if such brave ancestors who could co-exist for more than two hundred years could be “blinded” to go into war for over ten years, then we should be cautious not to inflame passions that would destroy any attempts at integrating the sub-region.<br /><br />- Senorita: is the emergence of the sophisticated Latin American Woman, reflecting what she would have been three generations ago. Senorita shall be enacted.<br /><br />For more information on the concert contact:<br />Kwesi Amoak (Marketing and coordinating Manager, The Piano Lab)<br />Tel: 0277 68 13 73 Email: kwesiamoak@gmail.comAmoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-513269159134050782008-08-11T03:13:00.000-07:002008-08-11T03:14:18.780-07:00My New Job!I have a new job as the Marketing and Coordinating Manager of The Piano Lab. It's very exciting!Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-74584884392157195202008-08-09T13:33:00.000-07:002008-08-09T13:35:31.776-07:00Feeling GreatSpent quality time with my sweet heart. Haven't been this peaceful as this before!Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-34526191534967154742008-07-26T14:33:00.000-07:002008-07-26T14:35:16.935-07:00Success of my maiden book launch!I'm just recovering from a breakdown I had on thursday just after a 30 munite interview on CitiFM-became really cold and started vomiting- guess fatigue, stress and malaria all mixed up, but I'm getting better now since I've had a great dossage of sleep.<br /><br />So far I've had a great publicity all over espercially with Uncle Ebo Whyte doing his motivational message on me during JoyFM' s morning show on thurday.<br /><br />The launch was a memorable evening. It was simple but very impactful. I had 7 of those featured in the book with their families and friends to grace the event. Just after the launch one of my friends called and said "Kwesi I've known you for quite a while now but have not seen you as happy as today." In fact at some point in time I had some tears of joy!<br /> <br />So far, so good. I feel great and above all challenged to do more in the coming days, months and years.<br /><br />Photos of the launch coming soon! Thanx loads for your support!Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-56617628612909780082008-07-22T15:42:00.001-07:002008-07-22T15:44:13.651-07:00Details of book LaunchDetails of my book launch on:<br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://ghanaianbookreview.com/node/130" target="_blank">http://ghanaianbookreview.com/node/130</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://ghanaianbookreview.com/node/129" target="_blank">http://ghanaianbookreview.com/node/129</a><br /><br />The final day is here and I really hope to enjoy myself during the launch!Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-58490066280830953922008-07-08T11:36:00.000-07:002008-07-08T11:48:36.936-07:00My Book Launch!I'm launching my book, "Quest for Excellence" on wednesday July 23, 2008 at the S.R.C. Union building, University of Ghana. Time: 5pm.<br /><br />I feel really excited about the organisation and looking forward to a great launch.Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-68701549056777376482008-04-01T09:51:00.000-07:002008-04-01T09:52:58.720-07:00kpokplomaja.com!From now on...http:// kpokplomaja.com shall be our home. Find out for yourself for it's a blast!Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-30432532385504591882008-02-28T05:31:00.000-08:002008-02-28T05:34:23.033-08:00Ghana @ 51Yeah, I'm back in school for the second semester's work. But what really is on my mind now is the fact that Ghana turns 51 next thursday. What have we done as a nation so far? Where do we hope to be within thext fifty years? Are we going to continue to be beggers or be inventors of systems that work for us and be in charge of a well planned future?Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-73361257786249734702008-02-10T09:47:00.000-08:002008-02-10T09:52:18.481-08:00Finally!Did I say the Taranga Lions... no mea culpa, it is the Indomitable Lions of Cameroun who stole Ghana's Host and Win dream. After, Ghana had to settle with a consoling thrash of Ivory Coast 4-2. It was fun seeing Drogba against Essien.<br /><br />But as I muse now, the final of CAN 2008 is on between Cameroun and Egypt. Who takes the Cup.. the next 50 munites or so shall tell.<br /><br />In any case the tournament has finally come to an end. African Soccer has come of age and I'm sure with such passion in football, we can unite to create better systems to enhance the positive and peaceful development of our continent....Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-72625549284794560062008-02-07T01:25:00.000-08:002008-02-07T01:29:44.535-08:00The Stars and the LionsToday the Black Stars of Ghana meet the Taranga Lions of Cameroun in a semi-finals of the ongoing Ghana 2008. A lot of expectations on the airwaves but let's wait and see the twists and turns on the feild this evening. Which ever way it goes, I expect Eto o and Agogo to score. It's definatly going to be a tough match. Will Ghana's host and win dream tramppled upon and torn apart by the Lions? We shall see....Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-41087204495051027602008-01-31T06:04:00.000-08:002008-01-31T06:18:45.569-08:00Paradoxes!How come today we have more houses, but smaller families?<br /><br />How come we have more degrees but less common sense?<br /><br />How come it is that we have more knowledge but less judgement?<br /><br />Still... we have more experts but more problems<br />more medicine but less wellness...<br /><br />we laugh too little but are quick to get angry...<br /><br />We seek to multiply our possessions and end up losing our human values...<br /><br /><br />We've learnt to make a living but not a real life...<br /><br />We buy more but enjoy it less...<br /><br />We've conqured outer space but not inner space...<br /><br />We've gone to space and back and all, but we still find it difficult to go to our neighbour next door..<br /><br />We've managed to split the atom but not our prejudice...<br /><br />We are more on quantity, but less on quality...<br /><br />We have very nice houses but broken homes...<br /><br />... what are we doing to our human story?Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-33399638862982181512007-09-28T08:20:00.000-07:002007-09-28T08:39:27.912-07:00Birthday musingsLast tuesday sept 25 was my birthday. I turned 24. Interesting growing up gradually into the grave huh? On that day I took it simple and easy.I enjoyed hosting the 3hour morning show which centered on relationships on campus... then I had some chat and gifts from friends and some calls and all. But I made what I deem quite meaningful... Instead of a party I used the money to support the work of a foundation for girl child education...It wasn't that much though, but it was from my heart. Find out more: ekuakuenyehiafoundation.com<br /><br />But I think on that day too I told a friend what I think and feel about her- but now I don't know if it was the right thing to do cos she's kept some artificial distance for the last two days. But really why should I get my self worried when I honestly told her what I think about her... well, that seems to be in a woman's world and I don't pretend to understand them that much, even though I try that hard, with all that my mum taught me... Ah what am I saying... I'm musing...<br /><br />On a more serious note... what do I mean by 'serious'? any way, there's going to be a big show of outdoor poetry next month on the university of Ghana campus. It a collaboration between 'Open Air Theatre' and "Poetry Pot". I can't wait to see it happen, for now my attention is on the organisation..<br /><br />Today, it was really difficult waking up to do my writing practice... but I had to shut up and sit down and write... call it whatever, be it junk or anything, it works, find your best time and write anything that comes to mind... if you can do that by filling notebooks after the other, I'm sure very soon you'll be on your way tackling your first major writing as I'm now...<br /><br />What next? It's a friday and I"m torn between going for the funeral of the Pro VC's mother and really sleeping, resting and going to watch a movie..I'll most likely try some tenis with obed tomorrow... Let's seeAmoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-34662435754092838332007-09-27T13:36:00.000-07:002007-09-27T13:37:45.769-07:00Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-82389468581871150502007-09-22T04:50:00.000-07:002007-09-22T05:00:30.586-07:00What do I think of Love?I was asked by one of my lady colleagues at work-Radio Univers, about what I think about love...<br /><br />Well I think Love is a natural phenomenon, mixed with feeling and action. I believe in true unconditional love which for me grows...<br />Most importantly I don't and will never beg for love.... What do you think?<br /><br />Obviously I've been lazy with my blog, but I'm going to do my best... currently, I'm working on a story(NEWS) on how about some hundred students are being asked to resit their paper in Introduction to Geographic Thought(GEOG 201)... why? because according to the department, the papers can't be found? should someone suffer because of another's negligence? Will the student's dare take the Department and the University of Ghana to court? or they'll keep quite over their frustrations and write the paper? Let's see how it goes....<br /><br />Tuesday, I'm hosting Campus Exclusive, the morning show... and my topic is Relationships on Campus...I surely hope to enjoy it, but what do you think? do you think it's worth being in relationship on campus?...Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801430524653362691.post-80402946380578177142007-08-12T11:08:00.000-07:002007-08-12T11:21:53.804-07:00It's me!No matter how small an idol is, one still ought to hold it with both hands...<br />It's time to think, write... I'm live on air now hosting Open Air Theatre... so what?<br /><br />School resumes on wednesday. Am I going to be bored with some damn lectures? Let's see. But I'm here!!!!<br /><br />Visit some crazy pals of mine: <a href="http://megamartin.blogspot.com/">martin</a>, <a href="http://novisi.blogspot.com/">novisi</a>, <a href="http://sarpongobed.blogspot.com/">obed</a> or <a href="http://lilsapero.blogspot.com/">poetry</a>. And what more? Watch out for our new blog: Open Air Theatre. I'll give you the link soon.Amoak's Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432841384249837697noreply@blogger.com0