• Digital Life,  Technology

    Digital Romance: Love and Lies in the Age of Online Dating

    By Nomako Accra, Ghana — When 26-year-old Leticia Mensah matched with “Kelvin” on Instagram, he seemed perfect — charming, attentive, and successful. After weeks of chatting, he asked for a loan to fix his car and promised to pay it back. She sent ₵500. “He blocked me the next day,” she recalls. “I was heartbroken. And broke.” Leticia is one of many Ghanaians navigating the modern maze of digital romance — where love blossoms through emojis, voice notes, and hashtags, but just as easily evaporates behind a screen. Online dating is on the rise in Ghana, fueled by expanding internet access, mobile apps, and shifting social norms. From Facebook and…