Ghana showcases colorful street art
Hundreds of artists from Ghana, Lesotho, Kenya, Nigeria and elsewhere flocked to Ghana’s capital Accra this past weekend for the Chale Wote Street Art Festival in Accra's Jamestown district.
Artists showcasing their work
Different artists displayed their skills at the 7th annual Chale Wote Street Art Festival in Ghana's capital Accra. Visitors were also invited to join in and participate in a hands-on experience.
Water as crucial element of life...and art
Other groups like these traditionalists dressed in all white cloth from Jamestown in a procession to depict the theme of the festival - "Wata Mata" - "the fluidity of life". A woman is seen with a bowl of water pouring water into another bowl signifying that life must be about free expression of one's self.
Kids expressing themselves
Young children also participated in their own right as artists - these boys with paint on their bodies scribbled on the streets pavement as their parents looked on.
Charcoal art
This young man showcases his skills by drawing portraits with charcoal. Onlookers are clearly impressed by his talent.
Skills on bikes
Not only were the streets filled with artist and processions, there were also sports lovers displaying their talents. Like bike master Martin Kwaku Abrokwah of bike group "Flat Land Boys" showing off some tricks.
The culture of the Ga people
In addition to painting, music, dancing and bike performances, the festival also offered an opportunity for local people to show their customs and culture. Like this traditional group from the Jamestown community - they wanted to showcase the rich culture of the Ga people, an ethnic group in Ghana.