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The Weekend Hustle: Stories from the Saturday Market
Byline: By Nomako Madina, Accra — As early as 4:00 a.m., the sounds begin: baskets thumping, fabric rustling, hushed greetings whispered under breath. By sunrise, Madina Market is a controlled chaos — alive with color, bargaining, and survival. Every Saturday, thousands of traders from all over the capital descend on this sprawling commercial hub to make ends meet. For some, it’s a side hustle. For others, it’s their only source of income. “We don’t rest on weekends,” says Afia Nhyira, 38, who sells fried fish from a corner stall. “Saturday is where the money is. It’s our office, our bank, and our battlefield.” A Market That Never Sleeps Saturday markets…
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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…