A family photograph resting on a shelf may look like decoration. A half-finished piece of woven cloth may seem incomplete. A living room may simply be a place to sit.

At Nubuke Foundation in Accra, however, these familiar things are being asked to tell deeper stories.

Weight of the Ordinary, a group exhibition featuring Josiah Tsibu Manu, Priscilla Agbeti, Blanche Boni-Mississo, King David Osabutey (Kakalicka) and Sena Burgundy Appau, turns its attention to the overlooked details of daily life—and finds history hiding there.

Manu’s domestic interiors are particularly evocative. Furniture, photographs and household details become unofficial archives, recalling how Ghanaian homes often carry memories that never enter formal histories.

In Agbeti’s unfinished woven works, meanwhile, labour refuses to disappear behind polished craftsmanship.

The incomplete becomes deliberate, leaving viewers to consider the economic and social histories carried by textiles.

Elsewhere, Boni-Mississo examines how spaces determine who can move freely and who is kept at the margins. Kakalicka draws on Akan cosmology through his Ɔhɔhoɔ, or stranger, connecting questions of displacement and belonging with indigenous ideas.

Appau’s monumental blue figures turn inward, contemplating the uncertainty and possibility of becoming.

Together, the artists suggest that the everyday is not neutral. It is where memory is stored, identities are formed and social boundaries are experienced.

For audiences in Ghana and abroad, the exhibition offers an invitation to look again at what familiarity can conceal. Sometimes, the objects closest to us have the most to say.

When Lagos’ unmistakable style arrives in Accra, expect colour, movement and plenty of personality.

This summer, Zephans & Co is bringing its distinctive fashion world to Ghana’s capital with a pop-up designed to celebrate African creativity, craftsmanship and contemporary style.

The Lagos-based fashion brand’s upcoming Summer Pop-Up offers shoppers an opportunity to experience its latest collection in person while exploring the cultural influences woven into its designs.

Known for pieces that combine striking prints with elegant silhouettes, Zephans & Co draws on textiles and techniques deeply connected to West African fashion traditions.

Visitors can expect handwoven Akwete textiles, hand-dyed Adire, flowing organzas and luxurious silks, alongside the statement pieces that have earned the brand a following among women across the world.

Each fabric brings its own history and visual language.

Akwete, associated with Igbo weaving traditions in Nigeria, and Adire, the celebrated Yoruba resist-dyeing tradition, demonstrate how heritage can be carried into contemporary wardrobes.

But this is more than a shopping stop. The pop-up creates a space where fashion becomes a meeting point between Lagos and Accra—two West African cities with vibrant creative communities and a shared appreciation for bold self-expression.

For international visitors, it offers an intimate introduction to the region’s fashion culture beyond the usual tourist attractions.

For Ghanaians and other Africans in Accra, it is an opportunity to reconnect with familiar fabrics, craftsmanship and the wider story of African design.

With good vibes, beautiful clothing and an atmosphere built around connection and creativity, the Zephans & Co Summer Pop-Up promises an afternoon worth adding to an Accra itinerary. Come for the clothes, stay for the culture, and leave with a piece that tells a story.

The first beat of the drum echoes through Dabala before sunrise, and within moments the town is alive.

Chiefs wrapped in colourful kente and richly woven cloth emerge in a grand procession, their gold ornaments catching the morning light as dancers answer the rhythm with graceful, energetic steps.

For the Agave people of Ghana’s Volta Region, this is more than a celebration. It is the return of a story carried from one generation to the next.

Held each February in the Agave District, the Dzawuwu Festival honours the courage and resilience of the Agave people.

It commemorates the bravery of their ancestors, whose determination helped shape the identity and unity of the community.

Every drumbeat and ceremonial procession becomes a reminder that history is not confined to books—it can be heard, seen and felt in the streets.

The festival’s most striking moments unfold as traditional leaders parade through the town, accompanied by drummers, singers and dancers whose performances preserve rhythms passed down for generations.

The atmosphere is both festive and deeply respectful, as families gather to celebrate their shared heritage while visitors are welcomed into the experience.

Beyond its colourful spectacle, Dzawuwu strengthens bonds within the community. It brings together relatives who return home from across Ghana and abroad, creating opportunities to reconnect, honour elders and pass cultural traditions to younger generations.

The festival also serves as a platform for showcasing Agave customs, music and dance to a wider audience.

For travellers seeking an authentic cultural experience, Dzawuwu offers something unforgettable: the chance to witness a living tradition where bravery is remembered not with silence, but with music, movement and the enduring pride of a people who continue to celebrate their roots.