I visited two wonderful exhibitions at Gallery 1957 located at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. Check out the highlights in this YouTube video I created.
Category: CULTURE
This No Be Art Event Accra | Art Series
This No Be Art is excited to announce that that their unique art experience ‘Asimè – art sale’ is now a monthly event that will be held… Read more “This No Be Art Event Accra | Art Series”
First Wax Print Festival in Ghana June 14-16, 2019
The first ever Wax Print Festival is set to take place this weekend, June 14-16, 2019 at the Untamed Empire in Accra, Ghana. Amma Aboagye, the founder… Read more “First Wax Print Festival in Ghana June 14-16, 2019”
Kenyan Lady
Every day in Ghana I have at least one person tell me “You must be a Kenyan.” Well on this particular day, I wore a necklace purchased… Read more “Kenyan Lady”
Fashion Forum Africa
After a successful year, Fashion Forum Africa returned with its Ghana Edition as their first event of 2017 at The National Theatre in Accra. It was part… Read more “Fashion Forum Africa “
Machel Montano Shines in his first Feature Film, Bazodee
Machel Montano is known as the ‘King of Soca’. Someone once said to me that he is like the ‘Michael Jackson’ of Soca music. With a career… Read more “Machel Montano Shines in his first Feature Film, Bazodee”
Nollywood and Other Stories From the Red Carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
The 41st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) wrapped up mid-September. One of the highlights this year was the choice of Lagos as the featured city in the… Read more “Nollywood and Other Stories From the Red Carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) “
41st Annual TIFF Spotlights Lagos
The 41st Toronto International Film Festival is bringing a spotlight on Africa’s powerhouse film industry known as Nollywood. The Nigerian film industry is the second biggest in… Read more “41st Annual TIFF Spotlights Lagos”
What Do You Know About Brazilian Fashion?
With the Rio 2016 Olympics well underway, Brazil has taken centre stage to the world. When it comes to fashion, most people know the names of Brazil’s… Read more “What Do You Know About Brazilian Fashion? “
Ghanaian Photographer’s Exhibit Ever Young
James Barnor is one of Africa’s most celebrated photographers. BAND Gallery, in partnership with Autograph ABP, are showcasing the Canadian debut of a wide selection of his… Read more “Ghanaian Photographer’s Exhibit Ever Young”
The Politics of Hair and Hair Envy
“When my hair is not done, I don’t feel right,” said DJ Lissa Monet from the stage where the panelists spoke from. It was a very poignant… Read more “The Politics of Hair and Hair Envy”
The Blind Stigma Opens Up Dialogue on Mental Health
The stigma that surrounds mental health is not exclusive to any one particular group of people. However culture and race does play a role in how it’s… Read more “The Blind Stigma Opens Up Dialogue on Mental Health”
Art House II Captures Art through the Senses
Last night’s Art House II event was an opportunity for local artists to showcase their work in an intimate setting amongst art lovers and connoisseurs. This was… Read more “Art House II Captures Art through the Senses”
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