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 [1]), for example, has created an ecosystem for Kenyans to share information about their home.
Ghana is no different. Ghanaians use the hashtag #233moments [2], created by blogger Ato Ulzen Appiah [3], to tweet what they are doing at exactly 2:33 p.m. GMT. Global Voices co-founder Ethan Zuckerman [4] elaborated on the hashtag in a post [5] 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 [6] pic.twitter.com/m9815L3A4h [7]
— Efo Dela (@Amegaxi) August 29, 2015 [8]
Ato Ulzen Appiah [3] mentioned National Volunteer Day [9], celebrated in Ghana on September 21:
2:33pm in #Accra [10], #Ghana [11]. Looking forward to September 19-21. What are you doing for National #Volunteer [12] Day #NVDay [13]? #NVDay15 [14] #233moments [6]
— Ato #NVDay15 (@Abocco) August 31, 2015 [15]
John Roberts tweeted about the launch of an Impact Hub [16] franchise in Ghana:
The official launch of Impact Hub Accra. #dreamscometrue [17] #233moments [6] #africarising [18] @hubaccra [19] @impacthub [20] pic.twitter.com/X5nQXwDeHN [21] — John Roberts (@john4point0) August 22, 2015 [22]
This Ghana Life posted a photo of Elmina Castle [23] in Ghana, which was built by the Portuguese in 1482:
Aerial view of Elmina Castle. shot by @Chikisphotography #Elmina [24] #Ghana [11] #233moments [6] #Africa [25] #places [26] pic.twitter.com/2thlhdKA1o [27]
— This Ghana Life (@ThisGhanaLife) July 27, 2015 [28]
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 [29]#233moments [6]
— Enock Seth Nyamador (@Enock4seth) August 20, 2015 [30]
Kwaku Manso complained:
When you meet anyone cursing Gh for our irresponsible politicians sake, it breaks heart. #233moments [6]
— Kweku Ananse ~ (@AnanseMansoh) August 20, 2015 [31]
Macjordan shared a photo of his moment with Ethan Zuckerman and other Ghanaians digital enthusiasts in Accra recently:
#233Moments [32] with @EthanZ [33]@amegaxi [34]@MarComModel [35]@blaqhaq [36]@kofiemeritus [37] & 8 others. cc: @hubaccra [19]@BloggingGhana [38]pic.twitter.com/53ViqaqlU8 [39] — Mac-Jordan (@MacJordaN) August 29, 2015 [40]
Kojo Akoto Boateng expressed his optimism about Ghana:
It's 2:33 am. #Ghana [11] will work again. #233moments [6].
— Kwadwo Akoto Boateng (@KojoAB) August 29, 2015 [41]
Efo Dela and Publicis West Africa posted photos of funny sayings displayed on tro tros [42], or privately owned mini buses:
“FANTA TOO CAN BOOZE” Deepness level: Mariana Trench #TrotroDiaries [43] #233moments [6] pic.twitter.com/HKT2v5NooX [44]
— Efo Dela (@Amegaxi) August 13, 2015 [45]
#233moments [6]! Lol pic.twitter.com/Dt3GOGzzHQ [46]
— Publicis West Africa (@PublicisGh) July 29, 2015 [47]
Nathaniel Alpha spent his #233moment learning open data:
2:33 AM in Madina, Accra. Learning and applying my skills to help #opendata [48] in Ghana with.@Enock4seth [49]. #opendatahacknight [50] #Vim [51] #233moments [6]
— Nathaniel Alpha (@natalpha27) August 1, 2015 [52]