This young man from Tamale, Ghana has a lot on his mind. His reflections about life in Africa is precise and the story about how a childhood memory about the amazing Spiderman influenced his life and almost became a self-fulfilling prophecy. His ambition to success is no different than in our western world, but maybe harder? The soccer field where we meet Maccarthy could easily be a metaphor for life in Ghana; a lot of obstacles, bumpy and full of rocks. But that does not discourage them. The soccer training is about more than just keeping fit it is a way to socialise and network which is very important in that part of the world. As Maccarthy says “ Things do not come easy in my part of the world - you have to struggle a hundred procent ” Maccarthy is this young compelling man with a lot on his mind.

The story about a roadside grill in the north of Ghana. Nabila is the owner of the "The Noble Kebab shop". He is funny and cheerful and despite the distinguished name in all its modesty the grill consists of a severed oil drum, which is used as a drive-by grill. But "business is lucrative" as he says, not only financially, but also creates a large network. A sympathetic story about daring to believe in oneself and look ahead.

This is the story about a young lady in Northern Ghana who is back in the education system thanks to the work of Youth Speak Up's community journalists.

This is the story about a young lady in Northern Ghana who is back in the education system thanks to the work of Youth Speak Up's community journalists.