Hundreds of artists have had the opportunity to showcase their talents through artworks in Ghana’s capital Accra.
Artworks of different forms depicting unique stories about the African community and history have been on display.
Held in the historical community of Jamestown, the arts festival called ‘Chale Wote’ continues to grow and bring people together.
Some of the activities held over the past week have been street painting, graffiti murals, photography, theater, and spoken word performances.
Interactive art installations, live street performances, extreme sports, film shows, a fashion parade, recyclable design workshops and among others also featured at the festival.
Started in 2011, the festival has provided the opportunity for talented Africans in the arts industry to project their works.
They also get the chance to link up with potential investors interested in supporting their works.
Organizers of the event, Accra [dot] Alt Radio believe the festival can transform the arts industry in Ghana and Africa significantly.
Patronage continues to grow
This year, Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo Addo was among the thousands of people who patronized the festival.
The event ended on Sunday with many patrons already expectant of the next edition next year.
President @nakuffoaddo , @MayorAdjeiSowah storms #ChaleWote2018 festival.
His Excellency @NAkufoAddo has made a surprise appearance at the #ChaleWote2018 as part of his commitments towards the arts and culture industry.#Chalewote2018#AccraLiveInLoveIt pic.twitter.com/Iwfn5dqSKv
— CITY OF ACCRA (@AccraMetropolis) August 25, 2018
Live Sculpture ongoing @chalewotefest. Pass by James Fort to check us out. Let’s help put an end to plastic pollution in our seas. #ChaleWote2018 #plasticpollution # pic.twitter.com/Y8ik8uS4Tg
— Design and Technology Institute (@dtiafrica) August 25, 2018
@Peter_Dinklage, have you ever seen a better likeness? #ChaleWote2018 pic.twitter.com/dqQglRq4ZB
— Ursula Abanga (@vervesy) August 26, 2018
#ChaleWote2018
I don’t do too well with captions. My favourite views at chalewotefest this year.
Bless me with a RT??❤ pic.twitter.com/m8uiU14UmY— komla (@komladzei_jnr) August 26, 2018
Fighting the plastic waste monster – at #ChaleWote2018 Street Art Festival in Jamestown, Accra. #BeatPlasticPollution pic.twitter.com/oyxbNF7d6l
— Paolo Dalla Stella (@P_DallaStella) August 26, 2018
#CHALEWOTE2018 #razakbrush …Just buriful pic.twitter.com/gb4A1pgEqU
— Freedom (@Me_ankasa) August 24, 2018
Some of the finest Ghanaian beverages are also available at the #ChaleWote2018 to keep you calm after a stroll.#EatGhana?? #FeelGhana?? #SeeGhana?? #WearGhana?? pic.twitter.com/8VjKnrUoFG
— Ministry Of Tourism, Arts & Culture (@MOTACGhana) August 25, 2018
Some priceless moments from #Afrogallonism #ChaleWote2018 pic.twitter.com/9y82AZrMKy
— M A K A F U I | ?? (@EnamMakafui) August 26, 2018
Arts, my other passion
Made purely from waste.#ChaleWote2018 pic.twitter.com/4jPFtURM7e— Nii Badger (@niibadger) August 25, 2018
#ChaleWote2018 penciled?????? pic.twitter.com/bp23AKAv6K
— TheReign (@20sViking) August 26, 2018
Stills #ChaleWote2018 pic.twitter.com/Ga8ERVxpZA
— #ChaleWote2018 (@chalewotefest) August 25, 2018
EARLIER TODAY: His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) and Hon. Madam Catherine Abelema Afeku (@OfficialCAAfeku) gracing the #ChaleWote Street Art Festival at James Town.#ChaleWote2018#FeelGhana?? #SeeGhana?? #WearGhana?? #EatGhana?? pic.twitter.com/oVgNFRaxHD
— Ministry Of Tourism, Arts & Culture (@MOTACGhana) August 25, 2018
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