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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…
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TikTok Teachers: How Social Media is Changing Learning
By Adoma Accra, Ghana — With just a ring light, a whiteboard, and a smartphone, 28-year-old teacher Isaac Mensah has become a minor celebrity among Ghanaian SHS students on TikTok. In 60-second videos, he simplifies complex math concepts, cracking jokes while solving equations. “People call me ‘Teacher TikTok’,” he says, laughing. “At first it was just a hobby, now I have over 50,000 followers — and some parents even pay me to tutor their children.” What began as entertainment has transformed into an educational revolution. Across Ghana and the continent, social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are reshaping how young people learn, share knowledge, and access study support.…