While we wait along with the rest of the fashion world to give our take on Michelle Obama’s fashion sense in Ghana, a quick anatomy of Ghana’s fashion and entertainment industry seems appropriate. Who are the top musicians, actors, designers? What is Ghana’s political climate?
Ghana’s Top Fashion Designers: Kofi Ansah (Ghana), Christie Brown (Ghana), Ben Nonterah (Ghana) Ozwald Boateng (UK-menswear), SIKA Designs (UK based), Tina Atiemo (UK based)
Fashion Shows: Ghana Fashion Weekend (in its 2nd year)
Ghanian Top Models: Belinda Baidoo, Teikor Dornor
Ghana’s top actresses and actor: Van Vicker (Actor), Jackie Appiah, Nadia Buari, Suzzy Williams, Nana Ama McBrown, Pascaline Edwards
Ghana’s movie industry: Gollywood
Ghana’s top musicians: Kojo Antwi (R &B), Ofori Amponsah (hip-life), Tic-Tac (hip-hop)
Ghana’s Sport Stars:Cheslea star Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari (Inter Milan), Laryea Kingston (Scotland), Daniel Opare(Madirid).
Political Climate: Stable. Roughly 3 political parties. Democratic and elections have so far been peaceful.
Now let’s see if Michelle Obama engages her Style Power with Ghana Style Now from one of Ghan’s top designers!
Photocredit: Vogue
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