I can't believe it's been three years since I was last in Ghana - having lived here for 7 months (2006 - 2007) and then again for a fortnight in 2008, it very much feels like coming home. So much is reassuringly the same - the colour and vibrancy of everyday life, the searing heat, the warm and welcoming people, the market sellers in Takoradi (many of whom still remember my name!). But things have moved on also - on a personal level, the music school is really ...

I've now been here for almost a week, though as I said in my last blog, feels like I've never been away. Takoradi really does feel like home! I'm now in a busy daily routine of learning Ghanaian music and teaching music theory (true cultural exchange!), and feel like I've achieved quite a lot already! My drumming with Podzo has been fantastic, and after my lessons ( 2 - 4pm every afternoon) I have been invited to stay on and rehearse with his dance group (for a...

I'm here! I've been back in Ghana for less than 3 days, but already it feels like I've never been away, just picking up from where I left off! Takoradi is as busy and colourful and friendly as ever, and I'm amazed that so many people remember me. I've lost count of the times that I've heard 'Obruni, you are most welcome'. I've been feasting on my favourite foods - red red, kelewele, jollof rice, fresh octopus, pineapple and had my first taste of Star again last...

Hello!   This will be my last update from Ghana, as I will be arriving back in the UK early on Tuesday morning- I?m preparing myself for quite a climate and cultural shock!   Kate and I will spend our last weekend here at Green Turtle Lodge, which now feels like our second home here in Ghana. It is just such a beautiful, quiet, remote spot, with delicious fresh food and friendly staff. Plus it is very eco-orientated ? it is nice to know that your money ...

Hello! This will be one of my last blogs from Ghana, as I now have less than a month of my adventures left! My big news is that my girlfriend Kate is here (after almost 6 months apart!), and we’ve had a wonderful 3 weeks together since she arrived, relaxing at Green Turtle, living with Fiifi and family in Takoradi, and enjoying some trips out, including an awesome day learning to surf at Busua Beach! Kate has also been playing clarinet with the Mansek Orche...