{"id":323040,"date":"2017-05-27T15:08:21","date_gmt":"2017-05-27T15:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=323040"},"modified":"2017-05-27T15:08:21","modified_gmt":"2017-05-27T15:08:21","slug":"richard-akita-launches-book-unmasking-manhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=323040","title":{"rendered":"Richard Akita launches book, \u201cUnmasking Manhood\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Richard Akita, CEO of LunchPad launched, his book Unmasking Manhood geared towards aiding men to \u201cunmask their legacy\u201d at the Holliday Inn hotel on Saturday, May 27.<\/p>\n<p>The book,\u00a0priced at GHc 50, explores the idea of masculinity and society&#8217;s expectations of men.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Richard-Akita-book-launch-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-323049\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Richard-Akita-book-launch-7.jpg\" alt=\"richard-akita-book-launch-7\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Richard-Akita-book-launch-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-323042\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Richard-Akita-book-launch-9.jpg\" alt=\"richard-akita-book-launch-9\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The book was officially launched by Citi FM&#8217;s Benard Avle\u00a0at a ceremony that followed <strong>Citi FM&#8217;s<\/strong>\u00a0Family Month Family Breakfast Table event for men.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Akita was also available to autograph some copies of the copies bought at the launch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Richard-Akita-book-launch-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-323047\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Richard-Akita-book-launch-5.jpg\" alt=\"richard-akita-book-launch-5\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Richard-Akita-book-launch-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-323044\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Richard-Akita-book-launch-2.jpg\" alt=\"richard-akita-book-launch-2\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Unmasking Manhood, the author points out that, our masculinity is not the question but the function of manhood. According to him, in recognising the difference, an unmasked man will embrace the joy and call to being the generator as well as the sustainer of legacy not only in their family but within the community,\u201d the books\u2019 blurb notes.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Akita has also said in relation to the book: \u201cMy journey thus far has been enlightening; a culmination of a great marriage to Najate, mentors, heroes, mistakes and self-discovery has prepared me not only as father to my biological children &#8211; Marcelle and Ryzard &#8211; but granted me the grace to step into fathering the community and be in readiness for grandparenting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>By: citifmonline.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Richard Akita, CEO of LunchPad launched, his book Unmasking Manhood geared towards aiding men to \u201cunmask their legacy\u201d at the Holliday Inn hotel on Saturday, May 27. 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