Wahala Dey

It was the annual Joy fm + Unibank (2011) Easter Soup Kitchen (16th
edition, I guess so) and I decided to visit for the first time and
witness it myself. The crowd was overwhelming, sponsors were giving
out from food to free healthcare. What truly caught my attention was
most of the people seeking assistance were women and children and came
from a particular part of the country. Saw loads carrying their
"valuables" on their heads neatly tied up in cloths. What drives them
down South, I had "no idea" but I guess each one had their
story.There was the occasional scuffles over food and snacks but I
reckoned everyone will have a "bit" of the giveaways by the numerous
kind sponsors (God bless Joy). Saw smiles, tears and amazing dancing
moves. They had some "freebies" to smile about. As the day came to an
end and they headed out, I heard thunder strike, it was about to rain,
they might have smiled a bit to soon. They just had food but shelter
?...... wahala dey

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Meeting Inspiration

The book sales day finally arrived and I headed towards East Legon
gunning to be the first customer. I had to be, the sales was been
organized by the Bedwei family. The Bedwei are a fantastic family with
some inspirational women. The motive for buying a book was paramount
but also important was the chance of meeting Farida Bedwei. Farida is
the "definition of a Miracle and also the author of a book by same
title, a definate must read. Farida got cerebral palsy when she was
10years old and was home schooled by her wonderful mum who quit her
job to fully take care of her until she was 12, Farida has excelled
academically and has risen to become one of the top software
engineers in Ghana. Armed with my camera and money in my wallet. I
arrived at my destination and was welcomed by Ayesha Bedwei Farida's
senior sister who showed me around happily the listed books available.
1000's of titles to pick from and one will be spoiled for choice.
After my selection, it was time to shoot a wonderful and inspirational
family, the Bedwei's

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