bhavik

part-time anthropologist + academic @goldanth @uclamericas @uwebusinesssch | research + impact @mestafrica | he/him | views are my own

[bhavik @bdoshi21]

i got back into digging for music over the break, which i rarely have had time to do over the last year...i'm talking about going deep into the interwebs. being able to hear all these artists and their music from the instruments used to their history has been quite relaxing

[Sunny Singh @ProfSunnySingh]

PSA to fellow Hindu SAsians in the UK: racists will not ask your religion before kicking in your head. Their children will not ask your kids’ religion before racially bullying them in playground. Your wealth won’t keep you safe.

Radical solidarity is all that will keep you safe.

[Coco Khan @cocobyname]

In the conversation abt integration one obvious fact seems to get routinely overlooked, and that is:

No one wants to integrate with people who want to kick your head in, call you a cockroach, see any display of your heritage as an affront, and will never ever let you be British

[Benjamin Fernandes 🇹🇿 @Benji_Fernandes]

everything that is happening in Kenya right now. Will happen in many other African countries.

African govts please pay attention.

Never underestimate the power of a movement driven by young people.

Africa has the youngest continent in the world.

[vampira @vampl0vrrr]

never question how the oppressed resist.

[Nafisa Bakkar @NafisaBakkar]

I don't tweet much about Palestine in my own words and mostly retweet because what is there left to say. I have nothing that Palestinians have not already said 100 times over.

[Fondation Botnar @FondationBotnar]

Celebrating the 2023 @GSTEP_GH Challenge's finale with @SusannaHausman3! 🚀

Innovative STEM & entrepreneurship projects by Ghana's youth were presented. Congrats to all involved! 🏆

https://t.co/cxl0zr617S

@Foundation_DO @foundervine @MESTAfrica @Challenge_Works @Dext_Tech

[SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 @SIKAOFFICIAL1]

A lot of people are asking, “what’s the OccupyJulorbiDemo about?” Let’s break it down for you.

Julorbi is a deliberate misspelling of Jubilee House, Ghana’s seat of government.
Julorbi is a Ga word which means child of a thief.
This hashtag was coined by Democracy Hub, an Accra-based civil society group to help seek reforms in the country.

The reasons for the protest includes:
1. The economic mismanagement by the incumbent government
2. Corruption scandals which are not addressed but swept under the carpet
3. Ineffective health-care system in Ghana
4. Countless human rights abuse that have occurred under the current government and the previous ones
5. Abuse of power and authority by those Ghanaians have selected to lead them as a people.

The protest was supposed to come off on 21st September, 2023, which is symbolic because it marks the birthday of Kwame Nkrumah, who fought for Ghana’s independence. However, what was supposed to be a peaceful protest was disrupted as police men came in their numbers and arrested all those who happened to be at the convergence point and even arrested innocent bystanders whose only crimes were that they happened to be in a black or red outfit.

There were reports of people being beaten up and phones being seized so that there won’t be evidence of occurrences. Journalists and lawyers were not left out of this maltreatment by the police whose primary mandate is to serve and protect with integrity.

The protest continues today with full force as the spirits of Ghanaians refuses to be let down by the activities of yesterday.
The fight for a better Ghana is a collective effort that requires unity, determination and the active participation of every citizen.

[Dr Claudia Tomlinson @Claudia_writes_]

Professor @hakimadi1 post at risk of termination, Stop University of Chichester’s axing of the MRes History of Africa & the African Diaspora - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/Kjv5T0YQBQ via @UKChange @chiuni

[The Republic @republicjournal]

Today in 1920, Nigerian novelist, and author of ‘The Palm-Wine Drinkard,’ Amos Tutuola, was born.

Tutuola’s works featured rich Yoruba folklore written in nonstandard English. 🧵

[bhavik @bdoshi21]

thank you for the bossa

[Wax Poetics @waxpoetics]

As we say goodbye to Astrud Gilberto, let us celebrate her remarkable legacy and honor the immense contributions she made to the world of music. Through her iconic song "The Girl from Ipanema" and her lasting contributions to Bossa Nova, her timeless music will forever be enjoyed

[Nelson @nelsoncj3]

For @Mailchimp x @couriermedia I interviewed an incredible multidisciplinary artist from Ghana producing thoughtful fashion pieces and inspiring sustainability processes through his work. Read more about Sel Kofiga’s work below:

https://t.co/goM2Cn8DCf

[bhavik @bdoshi21]

@thatfunke +233 jazz bar usually the go to. apparently soho in airport on tuesdays too. also apparently there's so miles davis tribute next week at la palm

[Shwen Shwen by Maria @ShwenShwenbyM]

The Cotton Tree, a historic symbol of Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, broke at the trunk on Wednesday, 24th May 2023. A heavy storm brought it down. We are in mourning, and i am so sad.

[Ibrahim mahama @ibrahim_mahama]

Congratulations to Ghanaian artist Serge Attukwei Clottey on his powerful work at the 18th Venice architecture Biennale. Fully raising the flag of Ghana. Labadi to the world #labadi #ghana

[bhavik @bdoshi21]

@thatfunke Chillijis in Osu, Salt and Pepper in Spintex, Noble House in Tesano/Osu

Then there's a few South Asian home cooking places that you can order on Whatsapp

[Sandy Alibo @Rooky_Rider]

They are destroying the skate park now. I am asking the whole accra and all the medias to come right now at the park. We can’t film they are threatening my team to beat them.
#savefreedomskatepark

[The Continent @thecontinent_]

All Protocol Observed

Welcome to Season 11 and Issue 122 of The Continent.

[Stones Throw @stonesthrow]

Rest in peace Ivan “Mamão” Conti, legendary founding drummer of Azymuth. (1947-2023). Here's @jrocc showing some love, playing "Unknown Jam" from 'Demos (1973-1975) Volumes 1&2.'

[bhavik @bdoshi21]

@thatfunke : ( i feel you