A Father’s Legacy
Most fathers know that fatherhood can be the source of life’s greatest joy and its deepest satisfaction. Of course, they again know that no work demands more of their energy or more of their heart. It takes time and effort to do fatherhood well.
Knowing all of this, it can be hard for a well-intentioned father to know if his limited time and less-than-perfect efforts are making a difference. For such fathers, these words of counsel from two wise, experienced fathers may help:
One said, “Moments are the molecules that make up eternity!” And another observed: “It is not so much the major events as the small day-to-day decisions that map the course of our living. … Our lives are, in reality, the sum total of our seemingly unimportant decisions and of our capacity to live by those decisions.”
It could be that the best way for a father to bless and influence his children is by doing simple things with them, day to day, over and over: playing, washing dishes, weeding the garden, working on homework: just being together. Lasting memories are built in moments like these. Each daily decision to set a good example, to live with integrity, to love with loyalty, and to spend time together strengthens the bond between father and child. Surely there’s no better use of a father’s energy, heart, and time.
Yes, fatherhood comes with its sorrows and heartache as deep and poignant as its joys. But when a father has invested himself in the small daily moments, he doesn’t give up easily. He keeps loving, keeps trying, keeps being there for his family. Such efforts may seem insignificant at the time, but eternity is composed of these simple moments, and they add up to some of the deepest, most lasting joys that heaven grants us on earth.
For nearly 40 years, a father worked hard in a cement factory floor to provide for his family. The work was difficult, hot, and gritty, with changing shifts and long hours. He may have wished he had pursued a different line of work or that he had better options. But he felt a deep sense of duty and responsibility. So every morning he got up and went to work and somehow managed to do it with a good attitude.
This father represents countless others who work hard to provide for their families; they labour day in and day out to give their loved ones a good life.
While there’s certainly a lot of joy in fatherhood, being a father means doing things you’d really rather not do. Fathers make sacrifices.
From home repairs to car repairs, from doing yardwork to helping with homework; in a 100 different ways, they simply do what needs to be done. They set aside selfish desires and instead find joy in blessing their family. So instead of enjoying a quiet night at home, they support their children to prepare for daily activities and plays, sporting and school events. Instead of watching a favourite television programme, they go outside and play or work on a science project with their son. Instead of reading the newspaper, they puzzle over maths homework or read a book with their daughter.
In a day when people are encouraged to “find your passion” and “do your own thing,” it might be worth remembering those fathers who roll up their sleeves, go to work, and do things they may not particularly like because they love their family and because they are responsible and dependable.
All this is not easy, but it has never been easy to be a good father. Most do their very best, even as they make mistakes along the way. But they give and keep giving. They care and keep caring. They build strong bonds of love. And in the process, they do find their passion after all but it isn’t in doing their own thing. They become passionate about serving the loved ones who depend on them. And this becomes their greatest legacy.
BY SAMUEL ENOS EGHAN
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A group of female lawyers known as the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) is calling on the Parliament of Ghana to urgently pass a comprehensive law on spousal property rights to eliminate ambiguity and ensure fairness in divorce settlements.
Among the rights proposed were a clearer definition of marital property, formal recognition of non-monetary contributions, stronger guidelines for judges, improved enforcement of court orders and expanded access to legal aid for vulnerable spouses.
This, the group underlined, would cure the inconsistent court rulings that continue to leave many divorced spouses, particularly women, trapped in uncertainty, injustice and often left with nothing or something insignificant after years of marriage.
Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, the Executive Director of AWLA, Ms Effiba Amihere, said although the Supreme Court had over the years laid down important legal principles on the sharing of marital properties, conflicting judgments had created confusion and frustration for families seeking justice after divorce.
She explained that while some rulings recognised marriage as an economic partnership where both financial and non-financial contributions should be valued equally, others demanded proof of direct monetary contributions before property could be shared fairly.
This contradiction in the law, she said, had left many spouses vulnerable, especially women whose years of unpaid domestic work often went unrecognised in courtrooms.
“There are women who spend decades building homes, raising children, supporting businesses and sacrificing careers, only to walk away from marriages with little or nothing because their contribution cannot be measured in cash,” she stressed.
She argued that certain rulings appeared to rely on irrelevant considerations such as a spouse’s appearance, lifestyle or level of financial independence instead of established legal principles.
Ms Amihere, however, praised a landmark Supreme Court decision on July 17, 2025, which she described as a major step towards fairness and clarity in family law.
The ruling outlined important guidelines for courts in determining how marital properties should be shared after divorce and factors to be considered.
The ruling captured the duration of the marriage, the acquisition of property, financial contributions, pre-marital assets, debts, as well as non-financial contributions such as childcare, housekeeping, emotional support and domestic labour.
The judgment, she praised, was particularly significant because it openly acknowledged the economic value of unpaid domestic work, an area she said had long been ignored despite sustaining countless households across the country.
She maintained that Ghanaian courts had already affirmed that marriage was a joint enterprise and that contribution should not be reduced to money alone.
The organisation also appealed to the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, the Judiciary of Ghana and the Ghana Bar Association to support reforms aimed at protecting spouses and strengthening justice in family law cases.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
The red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was lit up with a mind-blowing exhibition of creativity this Saturday in Nigeria, as Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stunned everyone with her jaw-dropping fashion choices.
The AMVCA is an annual, prestigious awards ceremony presented by MultiChoice. It recognises outstanding achievements in African television, film, and digital content creation across the continent.
The Ghanaian actress and global fashion icon has, over the years, taken centre stage of the AMVCA red carpet each year.
She consistently pushes the boundaries of avant-garde style, making her one of the most anticipated stars of the night.
The Talk of the Red Carpet This year, her main outfit silver architectural dress, inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany became the absolute talk of the red carpet.
The breathtaking, structured silver gown featured intricate, three-dimensional details mimicking towering gothic spires and pointed arches.
The structural design transformed the style icon into a walking piece of art, requiring assistance from her team to navigate the venue smoothly.
The masterpiece was brought to life by Nigerian designer, Mohammed Abbas (Abasswoman), who revealed that the complex design process began back in November.
A Night of multiple looks true to her reputation as a fashion chameleon, the cathedral gown was not Nana Akua Addo’s only statement of the evening.
She further disrupted the event by debuting two other high-concept structural ensembles.
Attendees and digital audiences were treated to a visual feast as she also appeared in, The Spiral Outfit, a futuristic, swirling conceptual piece that captivated onlookers.
Also, she was seen in the Living Stone Outfit, a heavily textured, sculptural dress that blended natural geometry with high fashion.
Nana Akua Addo’s triple-threat appearance solidified Ghana’s dominant style presence on the pan-African stage, proving once again that she does not just attend the red carpet, she defines it.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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