In brief
Ghana’s Black Star Fashion Week finished Saturday night in Akosombo, where designers displayed heritage‑inspired couture on a presidential runway. The event attracted traditional rulers, government officials, industry players, and international partners who urged increased investment to elevate Ghanaian fashion on the world stage. Speakers emphasized the need for collaborative effort among the media, buyers, and government to showcase local talent abroad.
Ghana’s Black Star Fashion Week concluded Saturday night in Akosombo, Ghana’s Eastern Region, with designers presenting vibrant displays of indigenous heritage on a presidential runway.
The event drew traditional rulers, government officials, industry leaders and international partners, all converging to discuss ways to grow and internationalise Ghana’s fashion sector.
Speakers urged the need for larger investment and support for local designers, stressing the importance of both heritage preservation and modern trends to create market‑ready collections.
Rex Owusu Marfo, coordinator of the Black Star Experience Secretariat, explained that the venue “is not a conventional city hall; instead, we are in this serene, well‑resourced area to showcase the beauty of Ghana beyond our capitals and to position Akosombo as a premium tourist destination.”
Designer George Tetteh noted that her work is “born of heritage, culture, and fashion trends” and called for intentional effort and investment to bring Ghanaian fashion to the global stage.
Another designer, Titus Nartey Doku, who repurposes used clothing, stressed the need for activism from the media, buyers, and government to push local designers beyond Ghana’s shores.
