Ghana is just like many other countries. There are the rural areas, far from the cities and capitals where people struggle to make ends meet. There are towns and regional capitals with large universities that are young and vibrant. And there are major cities, including the capital of Accra, where there are major cultural events, the wealthy elite in their fancy cars and creative movers and shakers pushing artistic growth. Last month, the three of those came together at Ghana Fashion and Design Week.
The name is a bit misleading, as the event actually takes place over a weekend. There were business seminars, an exhibition and runway shows. Designers from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and the UK descended on Accra to dress the gorgeous models in their latest collections and send them down the runway. Here’s a glimpse of some of the fashions and scenes from the shows.
