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Plight of “kayayei” depicted at photo exhibition
A section of the photo exhibits
In an effort to improve the situation of “kayayei” also known as head porters, a researcher Rose Aba Dodd, a photographer, Nana Kofi Acquah and a writer Princess Umul Hatiyya put together an exhibition recently in Accra.
The photo exhibition dubbed, “the kayayoo rising “ was to depict the difficulties that women and girls between the ages of 12 and 40 face every day.
It brought together art enthusiasts and policymakers from around the world.
In an address, Nana Kofi Acquah said that the project’s goal was to draw attention to these women and girls’ predicament and raise money for their support through research, photography and creative writing.
According to him, ‘kayayei’ are frequently seen in well-known marketplaces in the Southern part of Ghana, especially at Kejetia, Malata, Madina and Dome.
Mr. Acquah said that the show accurately depicted the daily challenges of four young women namely Samata, Rukayatu, Naimah, and Zaharawu, working in the Madina market.
He said these head potters were tasked with providing for their families, but because there were few job opportunities in their individual communities, they were forced to relocate to the south in pursuit of employment. Mr Acquah called on Ghanaians to visit the Nubuke Foundation and patronise the photographs to help support the kayayei.
He said although the exhibition had closed, proceeds from the sale of the photographs would be used in supporting “kayayei” who were eager to leave the trade due to the dangers, such as health related issues. He therefore urged art enthusiasts and well meaning people to reach out to the Nubuke Foundation at East Legon, in Accra on www. kayayoorising.com or via email at info@kayayoorising. com.
By Godwin Ofosu-Acheampong
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
