ROSELYN ASHKAR

What country were you educated in:

I was educated in Ghana.

What makes your country special:

It feels like home and will always be home no matter where I go.

What is your favourite city and why:

Accra – Its got everything I want in a city.

Where is your favourite place to hang out in your city:

At the beach or a botanical garden

What is your favourite restaurant in your city:

The grillroom – Fiesta residences

What is your favourite gallery in your city:

Gallery 1957

Tell us about your favourite African travel destination:

Definitely the wine farms in Capetown. The perfect backdrop of serene nature.

Have any books (plays or films) changed your life:

Not change my life, but the Haile Selasie Biography certainly won my heart

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party (dead or alive):

Bob Marley

Who is your style icon:

Amal Clooney 

What item of clothing do you wear the most:

A T-shirt

Tell us about your most extravagant fashion purchase

I’ve got none. I’m not big on fashion. Weird, I know.

What single thing would improve the quality of your life:

MONEY MONEY MO-NAY.

What are your guilty pleasures:

Sleeping. Music. Sweet Pastries.

What makes Africa special to you: 

We are the most diverse group of people of all time.

 If you were the [President, Leader, Prime Minister ] of your country for the day what would you do:

Put in place a number of irreversible policies that improve the health and educational sectors.

Which living person do you most admire: 

Amal Clooney

Where do you see your country in 10 years time:

 Finally caught up with the rest of the world in progressive policies.

 

 Tell us about your favourite charity, what work do they carry out:

A cause that’s close to my heart is maternal mortality and pediatric care in Ghana. I hope to be more active in those soon.

Why does the T I A project appeal to you: 

The world certainly could do with more organizations like TIA in showing love and support to the less privileged.