Fashion
Akumaa Mama Zimbi’s Signature Headgear: A Fashion Legacy
In a world of fleeting trends, Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi, popularly known as Akumaa Mama Zimbi, stands tall — quite literally with a headscarf that defies convention and commands attention.
For over two decades, the veteran media personality has wrapped herself in yards of meaning, turning fabric into a statement of identity, pride, and power.
Her signature headgear, often crafted from eight to twenty yards of cloth, is more than a fashion choice — it’s a cultural crown.
“Sometimes I go all out and wear 12 yards,” she shared with a smile during a recent interview.
Akumaa said the headgear’s base is often rich purple, layered with vibrant African prints that reflect her bold spirit and deep connection to tradition.
Whether she is hosting on Adom TV or mentoring young women through her foundation (Mama Zimbi Foundation), Akumaa Mama Zimbi’s looks remain unmistakable.
Her ‘duku’ is not just wrapped — it is woven with purpose.
Her style is a reminder that, to wear culture is to wear confidence.
By Beatrice Wonovi Kpeglah
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These designs were among the pieces showcased by some fashion designers at the Accra fashion week held recently.
The event attracted dignitaries, local and international fashion designers and fashion lovers across the world.
Most of the designs depicted culture, nature and tradition.
Check out some of the designs on display.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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On the stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), intellect reigns supreme. Yet, year after year, audiences find themselves equally captivated by the fashion sense of the Quiz mistress, Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann.
Whether in bold geometric patterns or softer floral motifs, her outfits radiate confidence and cultural pride. She has become a fashion icon in her own right, proving that academia and elegance can coexist seamlessly.
Prof. Kaufmann’s consistency has turned her wardrobe into part of the NSMQ brand. Students and fans eagerly anticipate her next look, knowing it will be as dazzling as her intellect.
By spotlighting local fabrics and designers, she champions Ghana’s fashion industry while inspiring young women to embrace both STEM and style.
Her fashion is not just about beauty; it is about representation. On a stage where knowledge is celebrated, she reminds us that culture, creativity, and intellect are intertwined.
She is proof that one can be both a scholar and a style icon, and that African print is as fitting in the lecture hall as it is on the runway.
By Beatrice Wornovi Kpeglah
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