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Solo Exhibition of Batik on Silk, Textile Decorations Opens in Accra
A UK-based Ghanaian visual artist, Claudia George, has opened her solo exhibition of batik on silk and textile decorations in Accra.
The event, held in collaboration with the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB), brought together art lovers, students, and cultural advocates to celebrate creativity and identity.
The exhibition, themed “The Meridian Life,” showcases a striking blend of Ghanaian colours, African mythology, and Caribbean carnival influences—a visual dialogue between home and the diaspora.
Principal Curator at GMMB, Mr. George Anorchie, praised the artist’s work for introducing new styles and perspectives to Ghana’s art scene.
“It gives us insight into new developments in exhibitions, especially in style and presentation. Everything in the art world keeps changing, and this has helped our staff learn new approaches,” he said.
He announced that the exhibition will become a biannual programme, with the next edition focusing on children’s art engagement.
“It will be the first time we embark on such a programme for children. This shows the kind of development that exhibitions like this bring to the museum sector—both technologically and artistically,” he added.
For Claudia, who is also known as Zinski, the exhibition was more than a showcase of art; it is her thanksgiving to God and a symbolic return to her roots.
Her works, rich in Ghana’s red, gold, and green, explore themes of identity, childhood, and tradition while addressing how art can bridge cultures.
“My art is rooted in masquerade and carnival culture. I wanted to explore the connection between Ghanaian and Caribbean stories and how the diaspora and homeland can learn from each other,” she explained.
Claudia also called for stronger support for arts and crafts education, saying creativity must be valued as a national asset.
The exhibition remains open at the National Museum, celebrating Ghanaian heritage and the unifying power of art.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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WINGXSTUDIOS has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated talent search, aimed at discovering a bold, confident, and photogenic individual to represent the brand as the next WingXstudios Icon.
The initiative, which is open to all ages and gender, seeks individuals with the ability to tell powerful stories through images without speaking a single word.
According to the organisers, the ideal candidate should possess the charisma and creativity to sell a brand or product with just a single picture.
As part of the ultimate prize package, the winner will receive a cash prize, the coveted WingXstudios Icon title, ambassadorial deals, and opportunities to collaborate with other brands.
In addition, the selected icon will secure a contract with WingXstudios, which includes free photoshoots throughout their reign.
WingXstudios is also calling on sponsors and partners who wish to support or collaborate on this new project. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the studio directly for more details.
The search is officially on, and the studio urges anyone with talent, confidence, and visual storytelling ability to step forward and seize this opportunity.
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MAAME TIWAA, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel group ‘Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo,’ has been reported dead after a short illness. The news of her demise broke in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025.
For decades, Maame Tiwaa stood beside Yaw Sarpong as the soothing female voice of the group. She contributed to numerous gospel classics that continue to inspire believers across the country. Her vocals featured prominently on numerous gospel classics including ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Awurade Ka Me Ho’, ‘Yen Fa Oye Nkoaa’, and ‘Mensuro’. These songs became staples in Christian homes and churches across Ghana, with many believers drawing spiritual upliftment from her performances. Her voice helped establish the Asomafo sound as one of the most influential gospel collectives in the country.
Her last known performances was her tribute to Yaw Sarpong at this year’s TGMA night and at her son’s wedding. In recent months, Maame Tiwa had been actively caring for Yaw Sarpong during his health struggles.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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