Quotes by Ghanaian authors
People like me thought America was the best place to be creative, to be free to create, to have the freedom to be who you are.
Edward Enninful
Edward Enninful
Often we mistake stability, in terms of security and economic activity, to mean a country is doing well. We forget the third and important pillar: rule of law and respect for human rights.
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
We cannot allow situations where leaders threaten war on television or on Twitter.
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
Together with Milan and our media team, we released a statement clearly stating it was a hoax and there was no truth in the rumour that I had Ebola. And that's when the whole thing started to die down. Still, it took about two days or so for people to actually stop talking about it.
Michael Essien
Ghanaian former soccer player
Hippos kill more people in Africa annually than any other wild animal.
George Ayittey
Ghanaian economist
In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new, more profound awareness of the sanctity and dignity of every human life, regardless of race or religion.
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
'British Vogue' is a great magazine with a legacy of creativity and innovation.
Edward Enninful
Edward Enninful
If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom.
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
Across Africa there is what I call a colonialist mentality or orthodoxy. Orthodoxy in the sense that a lot of things have gone wrong in Africa in the post-colonial period. And time and time again, any time something went wrong, the leadership claims that it was never their fault.
George Ayittey
Ghanaian economist
Change is a process which has to be managed.
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the world's people share the benefits of globalization.
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
We have the means and the capacity to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
Eating insects is good for the environment and balanced diets.
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
I think it is important to speak out.
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
I grew up in an African household, so lots of chicken, lots of rice. We ate Jollof rice, a very West African dish.
Edward Enninful
Edward Enninful
I've grown up in Atleti and I am sure I will stay here. I don't know of another place that will understand how I play like they do here.
Thomas Partey
Ghanaian professional footballer
As a kid, I always wanted to play in Europe.
Michael Essien
Ghanaian former soccer player
There is nothing more classic in the realm of casual than jeans and a white tee - a look that is inherently Americana and reminiscent of the American Dream - an optimistic dream of opportunity, individuality, freedom, and the embodiment of one living their truth.
Edward Enninful
Edward Enninful
For me, fashion succeeds when it says something about the times we live in.
Edward Enninful
Edward Enninful
I'm very protective of all the vulnerable young kids that go on shoots. I can empathize. I've been there.
Edward Enninful
Edward Enninful
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