Ibrahim Sannie BBC African football producer

	Among friends in Accra

I was born in Accra, at home, on a Saturday.

Do you identify yourself as Ghanaian or African or by some other marker?

I just see myself as a human being.

Who is your Ghanaian hero and why?

My parents - especially my mum. For setting the shining example that hard work is always followed by great rewards. But seeing as my mum is currently doing her Phd at 60, it is surely a hard act for me to follow!

What is the first thing you do when you visit home?

Catch up on the latest gossip with friends and family while eating some kelewele (deep fried ripe plantain spiced with ginger and pepper).

Where is your favourite place to be when you are in Ghana?

Nima, a poor neighbourhood in Accra.

What football team do you support back home?

Tudu Mighty Jets. It is my neighbourhood first division team and I am overly excited that after several heartbreaks, we are likely to qualify for the Ghana Premiership this season.

Ghana is celebrating 50 years of independence. What do you think is the country's best gift to the world?

	Kofi Annan, best gift to the world

Ghana's best gift to the world is the former UN secretary general Kofi Annan, who presided over the world body at a difficult time but did an excellent job.

What does the day of the anniversary mean to you?

Time for taking stock especially on what has divided the country.

It is also time for politicians (both in government and in opposition) to realise that after 50 years of independence there are still many Ghanaians who go to bed every night on empty stomachs and something should be done about it.

What is the best thing about being Ghanaian?

The best thing about being Ghanaian is to be known to be honest and hardworking.

What do you always bring back to London from your trips home?

Good memories