To most Ghanaians, the name Ibrahim Mahama most likely pertains to the wealthy businessman and philanthropist, brother of the sitting president. To the rest of the world, particularly in the fine art realm, the same name refers to the contemporary artist, sculptor and educator known for his large-scale art installations and architectural interventions. Both born...
A speech by Arc David Kojo Derban Presented at the 27th ICOM General Conference- Dubai It was an honor for me to address the 27th General ICOM Conference held in Dubai last week. My profound gratitude goes to the leaders of ICOM DEMHIST for giving me the opportunity and to ICOM Ghana for their support....
The French Embassy in Ghana, represented by Ambassador-designate H.E. Diarra Dimé-Labille, officially launched the second edition of Création Africa Ghana (CAG), including its flagship Incubation Program implemented in partnership with Impact Hub Accra (IHA). This relaunch reaffirms France’s commitment to supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and growth within Ghana’s cultural and creative industries. Last Year’s Edition: Empowering Creative...
In just a few days, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), in collaboration with key partners, will kick off its Regional Investment Roadshows in the Volta and Oti Regions. These highly anticipated events aim to spotlight the wealth of untapped investment opportunities across the regions, with the broader goal of stimulating local economic growth and...
Frieze Week for all intents and purposes, is the art world’s version of a Fashion Week. From exclusive parties, panel discussions, and gallery openings to late-night pop-ups; the week offers a perfect marriage between entertainment and commerce. Within the year Frieze takes place in London, New York, Los Angeles and Seoul. The London edition takes place...
At Milan Fashion Week, ITC’s Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) presented The Cotton Road at the iconic 10 Corso Como concept store. The exhibition celebrated West African cotton, tracing its journey from field to fabric to fashion. Photo by ITC/Alice Cairo Scenographed by Ghanaian creative director Richmond Orlando Mensah, the showcase featured work by their social enterprise partner...
The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) has officially commenced a revitalization project at Fort Prinzenstein, one of Ghana’s significant forts located in Keta, in the Volta Region. As part of the early stages of the project, the GMMB organized a community engagement session to communicate its intentions and to involve the local population in...
Inside the studio with Eyram Gbewonyo, the producer turning Accra into Africa’s most exciting music capital The beat drops at 2 AM in a dimly lit Accra studio, and suddenly the room is alive. Traditional Ghanaian percussion loops fold into themselves, spiraling through layers of electronic synthesis until you can’t tell where the highlife ends...
The Paramount Chief of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbui Amenya Fiti V, has been officially unveiled as Patron of the upcoming Experience Volta Festival. The unveiling ceremony was held in Aflao, at the palace of Torgbui Amenya Fiti V, where other sub-chiefs, priests, festival organisers and the media gathered to mark the occasion. The festival...