Entrepreneurship
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The Gospel of Work: Why Churches Are Teaching
By Kotobabi Accra, Ghana — On a Sunday morning at Word of Purpose Chapel, the congregation doesn’t just pray for jobs — they learn how to create them. Pastor Emmanuel Ofori stands at the pulpit, Bible in one hand and a projector remote in the other. His sermon today? “Building Business on Biblical Principles.” By 11:30 a.m., he’s presenting a PowerPoint on savings, seed capital, and startup strategy. “Faith without works is dead,” he says. “And in this economy, prayer must meet planning.” Across Ghana, churches are expanding their mission from spiritual guidance to entrepreneurial empowerment — offering training, mentorship, seed funding, and workshops on business development. In a society…
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From Passion to Profit: Turning Hobbies into Businesses
By Naa Lamptey Tema, Ghana — When 31-year-old Ama Gyan started making scented candles in her kitchen, it was a form of stress relief. “I was burned out from my day job in insurance,” she says. “Making candles helped me relax.” She never imagined that three years later, her brand — Luma Scents — would be supplying boutique shops across Accra and shipping to customers in the UK. “I turned my passion into a business,” she smiles. “And it saved my life.” Ama is part of a growing movement in Ghana: young creatives and professionals building successful businesses from the things they love. From art and baking to photography and…
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Side Hustle Nation: Why Young People Are Redefining Employment
Byline: By Aisha Accra, Ghana — On a Friday night in Osu, the city pulses with energy. The restaurants are busy, the music loud, and weaving through the crowd is 26-year-old Derrick Teye, delivering shawarma orders on his motorbike. But by day, he’s not a delivery rider — he’s a graphic designer. “I work at a media firm until 5 p.m.,” he explains. “Then I switch to my side hustle to boost my income. That’s how I’m paying for my Master’s.” Derrick is one of many young Ghanaians embracing what has become a defining feature of modern youth life: the side hustle. From digital services and food delivery to shoemaking…