Euro Old "Skuul" Reunion in London, UK

The Euro Ghana Heritage and Reunion Festival which occurred in collaboration

with OBE TV was the first of its kind held recently at the Excel Center. It

was in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Ghana's Independence, and

also as an instrument to unify and celebrate the unique heritage that the

Ghanaian Diaspora has showcased.

Dubbed The Euro "Old Skuul" Reunion, it is a great concept and an

interesting platform where old students gather and reminisce about the good

old days. The difference between this particular event and various meetings

pertaining to one's alma mater is that a platform is given to

representatives of a particular school and they sing their school's national

anthem or patriotic songs.

There are several old students associations in London and this event was a

platform to meet all the associations and learn certain things other

students never knew or experienced many years ago and are being revisited.

Many "Old Skuul" representatives gathered and really learned many stories as

well as some of the funniest moments going back to the 1960s. There were

many old "Skuul" representatives of Achimota, Adisadel, St. Augustines,

Wesley Girls (Wey Gey Hey), Mfantsipim, Mfantsiman, Accra Academy, Prempeh,

Holy Child University of Ghana (Vandals), A St. Rose's, Osei Kyeretwie,

Opoku Ware, and many others.

There was various performances by Ofori Amponsah, Kwabena Kwabena,

Castro Yaw "NKOMODE" Donkor, Comedian, and a brief fashion show.

The event was co-hosted by award-winning and renowned MCs, always imitated

and never duplicated. Leading the trio was legendary KKD and the future of

broadcast journalism, Bola Ray and one of the finest Ghanaian female TV

personalities in London of OBE TV, Ama Abebrese.

There was a platform given to various reps to sing their anthems.

The Vandals of the University of Ghana shook attendees with their profanity

anthem. Many attendees were wondering why such a name for a reputated

group.

Courtesy of oldvandals.com;

"VANDAL" is an acronym that describes the attributes of past, present and

future students and residents of Commonwealth Hall, University of Ghana.

Vandalism is a culture with a philosophy; it is a way of life that promotes

respect for all without any prejudice. Vandalism is the highest form of

religion where people love their neighbours more than they love themselves.

Vandalism as a culture preaches fairness, equality, freedom and above all

justice - regardless of ethnicity, religion, political ideology, world view

and national or tribal origin. The term VANDAL as used by present and past

students of Commonwealth Hall and associates to describe themselves is an

acronym. The acronym VANDAL is a combined summation of the attributes of

Vandals and stands for the following: Vivacious, Affable, Neighbourly,

Devoted/Dedicated, Altruistic and Loyal."

The group is reputable for their use in profanity as part of a school

anthem. While some women may find it offensive, All in the name of just

having fun and part of the school life. Nothing personal and just strictly a

long tradition which had existed for many years. The group has produced

many prominent Ghanaians. Many old students really felt like they were back

in school and enjoying the priceless school life. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE

VANDALS.

The organizers would be sending invitations to all Old Students Associations

in the UK and Europe to participate in next year's event. Revisiting and

sharing stories of old school life is something worth learning and

enjoyable.

Massive respect to Nana Bonnie, Marcus, OBE TV and their team for organizing

and bringing old students together to share many years of old school life.

Acknowledgement - rainbowradio.co.uk, voiceofafricaradio.com and

www.danielsandsons.co.uk