Ghanaians Offer Glimpses of Their Everyday Lives With the Hashtag #233Moments · Global Voices
Kofi Yeboah

Ghana's minibuses, Tro Tros, are a popular theme in #233 hashtag. Photo by Wikipedia user eggi and released under Creative Commons.
Many people have used Twitter to tell the world something unique about their country that isn't the usual economy or political news. The account Kenyans On Twitter (@KOT), for example, has created an ecosystem for Kenyans to share information about their home.
Ghana is no different. Ghanaians use the hashtag #233moments, created by blogger Ato Ulzen Appiah, to tweet what they are doing at exactly 2:33 p.m. GMT. Global Voices co-founder Ethan Zuckerman elaborated on the hashtag in a post for Ghana's the Daily Graphic:
From church posters to the backs of tro-tros, from business conferences to roadside sellers, from beach resorts to lazy lunches (especially on “WaakyeWednesday”, when it's customary to post from your favourite chop bar), #233moments celebrates what's colorful, wonderful and unique about this remarkable nation, and shares it with anyone willing to hear.
Take a look at some #233moments tweets below.
Efo Dela shared photos of unique artwork made from pure water sachets:
I just saw this awesome artwork made from pure water sachets at the Impact Hub, Accra. #233moments pic.twitter.com/m9815L3A4h
— Efo Dela (@Amegaxi) August 29, 2015
Ato Ulzen Appiah mentioned National Volunteer Day, celebrated in Ghana on September 21:
2:33pm in #Accra, #Ghana. Looking forward to September 19-21. What are you doing for National #Volunteer Day #NVDay? #NVDay15 #233moments
— Ato #NVDay15 (@Abocco) August 31, 2015
John Roberts tweeted about the launch of an Impact Hub franchise in Ghana:
The official launch of Impact Hub Accra. #dreamscometrue #233moments #africarising @hubaccra @impacthub pic.twitter.com/X5nQXwDeHN — John Roberts (@john4point0) August 22, 2015
This Ghana Life posted a photo of Elmina Castle in Ghana, which was built by the Portuguese in 1482:
Aerial view of Elmina Castle. shot by @Chikisphotography #Elmina #Ghana #233moments #Africa #places pic.twitter.com/2thlhdKA1o
— This Ghana Life (@ThisGhanaLife) July 27, 2015
Enock Seth Nyamador wrote about his busy schedule:
2:50 in Ghana. Is been a busy day but still pushing on. Just took a bold decision. Let's do this. #MoreVIM#233moments
— Enock Seth Nyamador (@Enock4seth) August 20, 2015
Kwaku Manso complained:
When you meet anyone cursing Gh for our irresponsible politicians sake, it breaks heart. #233moments
— Kweku Ananse ~ (@AnanseMansoh) August 20, 2015
Macjordan shared a photo of his moment with Ethan Zuckerman and other Ghanaians digital enthusiasts in Accra recently:
#233Moments with @EthanZ@amegaxi@MarComModel@blaqhaq@kofiemeritus & 8 others. cc: @hubaccra@BloggingGhanapic.twitter.com/53ViqaqlU8 — Mac-Jordan (@MacJordaN) August 29, 2015
Kojo Akoto Boateng expressed his optimism about Ghana:
It's 2:33 am. #Ghana will work again. #233moments.
— Kwadwo Akoto Boateng (@KojoAB) August 29, 2015
Efo Dela and Publicis West Africa posted photos of funny sayings displayed on tro tros, or privately owned mini buses:
“FANTA TOO CAN BOOZE” Deepness level: Mariana Trench #TrotroDiaries #233moments pic.twitter.com/HKT2v5NooX
— Efo Dela (@Amegaxi) August 13, 2015
#233moments! Lol pic.twitter.com/Dt3GOGzzHQ
— Publicis West Africa (@PublicisGh) July 29, 2015
Nathaniel Alpha spent his #233moment learning open data:
2:33 AM in Madina, Accra. Learning and applying my skills to help #opendata in Ghana with.@Enock4seth. #opendatahacknight #Vim #233moments
— Nathaniel Alpha (@natalpha27) August 1, 2015