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Weaving a Fabric of a Nation: Ghana’s Tapestry

6:00 PM-7:30 PM GMT

This panel will explore the evolution of Ghanaian fashion, with focus on woven fabric, especially Kente and Batakari. We will explore the history and innovation that has been created using these iconic Ghanaian textiles.

Moderator:

Amma Aboagye
Founder, The Afropole

Panelists:

Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Founder, Exit 14

Gertrude Kunde-Kwallinjam
Founder and Owner, Smockyworld

Osei-Bonsu Safo-Kantanka
Teacher, Historian and Researcher, Manhyia Palace

Elvis Ativoe
Spokesperson of the Paramount Chief of the Agotime Traditional Area, Nene Nuer Keteku III
Former Vice Chairman of the Agotime Kente Festival Planning Committee

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Legacy in Print: Photographing a Nation

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The Beat of A Nation: The Evolution of Ghana’s Music