KWEI JONES QUARTEY | BLOG

Kwei Quartey, MD, blogs about African writing and literature, African mysteries, being a Ghanaian-American writer, travel to Africa and beyond, human rights, politics, popular culture, and medicine.

Saint or Slayer? The Two Faces of Santiago in Oviedo

Santiago Matamoros, the warrior-saint on horseback (Image: Issu.com ) The Camino Primitivo Begins in Ovied o Walking through Oviedo,...

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2 days ago3 min read

✨ Oviedo’s Unique Character: Seven Ways This City Stands Apart ✨

Oviedo’s Unique Character: The Skyline Without Skyscrapers Oviedo doesn’t need glass towers to impress. Strict urban planning laws keep...

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Sep 73 min read

Living in Oviedo, Spain: My One-Month Review

Living in Oviedo, Spain: The Pros Oviedo’s architecture, statues & fountains Short version: elegant, human-scaled buildings—and a...

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Aug 314 min read

Exploring Oviedo: A Journey Through History and Nature

A Visit to the Policía Nacional HQ Yesterday morning, I found myself at the Policía Nacional HQ in Oviedo. Don't worry; it was just for...

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Aug 122 min read

Oviedo Travel: Day Two in Spain's Cleanest City

San Francisco Park, Oviedo Next Step in Oviedo Travel Once I woke up on day two, I had two priorities: to wander and observe, and to find...

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Aug 24 min read

Landing in Oviedo, Spain: My First Hours in the City of Green Hills and Sidra

T4 at Madrid-Barajas Airport Terminal 4 at Madrid–Barajas isn’t just striking—it’s designed to calm. The wave-like bamboo ceiling,...

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Aug 22 min read

The Airbnb Shuffle: A Bumpy Ride Before Spain

Moving Out, Moving On With An Airbnb Shuffle I’m jumping on for a quick update on my move to Oviedo, España. I had a stressful last week...

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Jul 162 min read

Have Visa, Will Travel: Moving to Spain as an African American

An African American in Spain – One Month Out I’m holding in my hand the thing that makes it all real. A shiny, official Spanish visa...

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Jun 303 min read

The Implications of a New War: The Strikes on Iran

Normandy: Visible war. Human sacrifice (Open AI) B-2 Bomber: Invisible war. Remote destruction (Open AI) Tonight (June 20, 2025), the...

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Jun 223 min read

The Truth About the "White Genocide" Narrative in South Africa

The Myth Exploded: MeidasTouch Investigation According to a May 2025 exclusive from the MeidasTouch Network , Donald Trump handed South...

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May 222 min read

The Impact of Fiction on Cultural Narratives

Fiction has always been a powerful tool for storytelling and cultural expression. Through narratives, it shapes our understanding of the...

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May 193 min read

My Attendance At His Majesty’s Council--Medieval Satire

Wherein little policy is discussed and flattery flows more copiously than wine at His Majesty's banquet. His Majesty and The Royal...

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May 54 min read

Measles Outbreak 2025--RFK Jr's Misinformation Is Making It Worse

Why measles vaccine misinformation could bring back diseases we thought were gone for good. MMR vaccine—protection against measles,...

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Apr 303 min read

A New Mystery Series Takes Shape in Spain

Finding Inspiration Amidst Challenges For a time, it felt like the fire had gone out. Leaving the U.S. under political pressure and...

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Apr 183 min read

Life-Changing Choices: Leaving for a New Chapter

The lush green of Oviedo and surroundings (Reconstructed with AI) There are moments in life when we are faced with choices so profound...

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Apr 25 min read

Unveiling the Journey of a Celebrated Storyteller

Storytelling has a unique power. It connects us, educates us, and captivates our imagination. One of the storytellers who masterfully...

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Mar 244 min read

The Measles Resurgence: What’s Happening in 2025?

Understanding the Current Outbreak Measles is making a dangerous comeback in the U.S. As of March 2025, over 200 cases (likely an...

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Mar 134 min read

Corporate Media Keeps Smoothing Over Trump’s Wreckage

Legacy Media Unraveled: Power, Influence, and the Press (Image: Leonardo AI) A Blaze of Euphemisms If you’ve been following the...

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Mar 65 min read

Understanding Donald Trump: The Man Behind the Persona

Introduction Conversations about Donald Trump often focus on his polarizing persona and unpredictable behavior. Observers either...

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Feb 55 min read

Humpty Dumpty Climbed Too High: The Soaring Cost of Eggs

Humpty Dumpty climbed up high, And egged-on prices kissed the sky. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men, Couldn't bring Humpty...

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Jan 303 min read

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