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After two weeks of coding and experimentation, our #PlayfulObscura resident #game developers are ready to show you what they’ve been building!
Come play original arthouse games by: Joanna Oluoch (Kenya), Ebenezer Apau (Ghana) & mentored by Estelle (South Africa)
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What does your user really think, feel, say, and do? That’s what the #Jesi Digital Marketing Cohort 3 class explored last week with Empathy Mapping.
From sticky notes to strategy, our scholars got hands-on using Miro to develop #EmpathyMaps,
#MyJourneyWithJesi
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learning how to walk in the shoes of their audience — not just to sell, but to connect.
“Users aren’t just data points — they’re people. And we’re learning how to listen.”
Wanna try building one yourself? Comment “jesi” and we will send you a free template to build one!
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As mentor-in-residence, @EstelleMakhoba has brought more than guidance to the Playful Obscura Residency, she’s brought vision and deep creative insight
“This first week has been refreshing and inspiring,” she shares.
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This first week has been nothing short of transformative for Joanna Oluoch, a resident artist from Kenya.
She has been exploring movement tracking in Unity, how objects interact in 3D space and the subtle complexity of human motion
#NodeEight#PlayfulObscura#Goetheinstitut
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Happy New Week, friends!
Get the top stories shaping Ghana’s Digital Economy on the #AccraDigitalDigest:
-Creative Nodes: The dEX Design 2025 Conference Happened!
-Cybersecurity Expert Backs Mahama’s Social Media Regulation Initiative
-MTN Momo Launches ‘Me Nsa Aka’ Promo
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-GSE Donates Computers, Refurbishes Dzorwulu Special School ICT Centre
-Toniic Members Invest in Legendary Foods to Scale Nutrition
-Ghana Startup Week 2025 Launched
MEST And ABSA Partner For MAC 2025
Read the full stories: bit.ly/46MPCUR#DigitalEconomy#Ghana#Tech
Today, we celebrate Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day and pay tribute to a true icon and innovator.
Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's foremost son, who dedicated his life to achieving independence and building our nation.
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Episode 9 of the #YRadioShow focused on how young people can take eco-steps to make Ho greener and healthier. The conversation highlighted volunteering as a powerful driver of change, with tree planting, community clean-ups, and support for public spaces.
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Some friendships start with a game, a laugh, or a random "Hi" at #LastFridayHangout.
This month, let's build bonds that go beyond the night. Pull up with a friend or come make one.
📍 Bula Lounge | 🗓️ Sept 26 | ⌚ 7PM
RSVP Now: bit.ly/442YTFD#NodeEight#Community
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