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Gifts shops regaining life as Valentine Day approaches

Gifts shops in Ghana’s capital, Accra, are gradually becoming, the talk of town a week ahead of the celebration of Saint Valentine’s Day.

The shops, mostly decorated in red colours, are stocked with teddy bears, champagne, flowers and chocolates of different brands.

Madam Naa Aku, who has multiple gift shops at Makola, said, “I am trading in these items because of the Valentine season. The prices have changed and people are not really purchasing them like they used to but we will still celebrate.”

She said a “love” teddy bear could cost between GHC190 and GHC220 and hopeful sales would pick up before the day- February 14.

Madam Abena Oforiwaa, a trader in chocolates and hampers, said patronage of chocolate was high.

The Ghana News Agency observed that the city was gradually being painted red with ‘love decorations’ at malls and other trading centres.

The fun appears bigger online and on social media platforms with dealers in E-Commerce attracting clients with juicy Valentine gifts.

Each year on February 14, people exchange cards, candy or flowers with their special “valentine.”

St. Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.

Source: GNA

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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