In celebration of Ghana’s 69th Independence, here are 15 Ghanaian creatives across music, fashion, art, and photography you should know.

DEDE MANSRO — Model / DJ

Dede is a Ghanaian model and DJ whose presence in fashion and editorial spaces has been bold, self-possessed, and unmistakable, with a portfolio of brands that includes Off-White, Tommy Hilfiger, Topicals, Chanel Beauty, Aimé Leon Dore, and Miu Miu. Her striking energy has also landed her in editorials such as Numéro Netherlands and on the cover of Citizen Magazine’s debut issue. Beyond modelling, Dede also moves within music culture, doubling as a DJ.

JUDE DONTOH — Designer  

Jude Dontoh is part of a new generation of Ghanaian creatives reshaping how African talent navigates the global fashion industry. He is a Ghanaian fashion designer, creative director, and co-founder of the streetwear label Tribe of God, a brand gaining popularity for blending African identity, religion, and contemporary streetwear aesthetics.

In 2025, Dontoh gained significant attention when music icon Lauryn Hill, with whom he had been working as a contractual merchandise designer, walked alongside him during her debut appearance at the Met Gala.

Through Tribe of God and his personal creative endeavors, Dontoh has collaborated with artists and brands such as Sony, Spotify, and Sean Paul, while pushing Ghanaian streetwear into broader global conversations about contemporary fashion.

CARLOS IDUN-TAWIAH — Photographer

Carlos Idun-Tawiah is a Ghanaian photographer and filmmaker whose work transforms personal and collective memory into powerful visual narratives. He draws from African photographic archives, particularly James Barnor, Malick Sidibé, and Felicia Abban, to create “photographic biopics” blurring fiction and documentary. His photographs have been featured at events such as Les Rencontres d’Arles, Art Basel, and Belfast Photo Festival, with his work also appearing in publications including Vogue and CNN.

ZOHRA OPOKU — Textile Artist

Zohra Opoku is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores identity, memory, and belonging through textiles. After studying fashion and design in Hamburg, she permanently moved to Accra in 2003.

Opoku’s work uses textiles as both material and metaphor. Her acclaimed series Unraveled Threads (2017) screen-prints family photographs onto kente cloth, weaving together fragmented memories. Her work has been exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou, Guggenheim Bilbao, among many others.

PRINCE GYASI — Visual Artist  

Prince Gyasi is a self-taught Ghanaian visual artist who rose to global prominence creating vibrant, colour-saturated images using just his iPhone. He deliberately chose this medium to challenge elitism in fine art photography, blending painting-like aesthetics with bold colours that capture the energy of everyday Ghanaian life.

In 2024, Gyasi became the first Black photographer to shoot the Pirelli Calendar, photographing Naomi Campbell, Idris Elba, and Tiwa Savage. He’s collaborated with Apple, Balmain, and Converse, co-founded BoxedKids (a nonprofit organisation educating underprivileged children in Jamestown), and been named one of TIME’s Next Generation Leaders. His work has exhibited globally from Art Basel to Paris Photo, challenging Western narratives about Africa.

ALORGISAREBEL— Music Artist

Alodia Gyamfi, known professionally as Alorgisarebel (or AlorG), is a music artist who emerged on the scene in Accra with a rebellious artistic identity, blending Afrobeats, hip-hop, and alternative sounds. 

In 2024, he released his debut EP Down I’m A Rebel, which helped established him as part of Ghana’s new wave of experimental artists pushing beyond traditional Afrobeats structures.

FREE THE YOUTH — Creative Collective / Brand

Since the streetwear boom in Ghana, Free The Youth have been major players and remain at the center of Ghana’s youth culture. Founded by Jordan Arthur, Francis Kusi, and Michael Owusu, the collective leverage fashion, music, photography, and visual storytelling, building a reputation for pushing Ghanaian street culture into global conversations through community focused campaigns, projects and collaborations.

HASHIM — Designer / Creative Director

Hashim is a designer and creative director, and the founder of the streetwear brand Hashim. His brand is particularly unique due to its attention to detail in design and execution. Over the past year, one of his most notable moments was the release of the Flower Boy collection, inspired by flower patterns that were used to create intricate embellishments on clothing, as the name speaks for itself. His brand and creative approach make him one to watch within Ghana’s fashion scene.

MOLIY — Artist

Moliy has been one of the fast-rising Afropop artists globally over the past year, with songs like Shake It to the Max and Sad Girlz Luv Money, helping position her as a major force propelling female representation in Ghana’s mainstream pop scene.

EKOW BARNES — Writer / Cultural Curator

Ekow Barnes is a culture writer, editor, and creative producer whose work explores fashion, art, and emerging creative communities across Africa. His writing has appeared in publications such as Vogue Italia, CNN Style, Essence, Dazed, i-D, and GQ South Africa, often spotlighting rising talents and documenting the evolution of contemporary African culture.

NANA OFORIATTA AYIM — Filmmaker / Writer

As a filmmaker, writer, and art historian, Nana Oforiatta Ayim’s work tells stories about African history, identity, and cultural narratives. Through films, exhibitions, and research, she has been at the forefront of shaping how African art and knowledge systems are documented and presented globally. She is the founder of the ANO Institute of Arts and Knowledge and has curated major projects, including Ghana’s first pavilion at the Venice Biennale.

KWAME KODA — Photographer / Visual Artist

Kwame Koda is a photographer, director, and visual artist whose work spans photography, film, and conceptual visual storytelling. His images are known for their vibrant use of light and colour, and his work has been featured in solo exhibitions such as Art & Mind III (2023). His visuals have also appeared in international publications including The Art Momentum x ArtxLagos, Kenga Magazine, and GQ South Africa. Koda has collaborated with local and international music artists such as Stonebwoy, Not3s, Fameye, Kidi, Wendy Shay, and Omah Lay in both photography and music video projects, including shooting Stonebwoy’s album cover, all while building a multidisciplinary practice that bridges art and commercial visual culture.

KWES E — Rapper / Producer

Kwes E is a British‑Ghanaian rapper and producer rooted in the UK’s underground hip‑hop scene, gaining notoriety for a versatile sound that blends mid‑tempo flows with Jerk‑influenced rhythms. Born in Ghana but raised in Canterbury from the age of five, he has always worn his heritage with pride while carving out his own lane in the underground rap movement. A key member of the Escape Plan collective, which he and his friends created to provide a platform for emerging UK underground artists and collaborative creative projects, Kwes E has been releasing music consistently since 2020 — including standout tracks like Juggin that showcase his dance‑rap energy — and is regarded as one of the dynamic voices in the UK underground.

CHLOE ASAAM — Fashion Designer / Sustainable Creative

Chloe Asaam is a fashion designer whose ethos of sustainable growth and ethical material choices has earned her recognition at events such as Mercedes‑Benz Fashion Week Accra and many others. Her collections integrate upcycled textiles and cultural storytelling, with her work featured in publications like Vogue in the article “One of Five Designers Reinventing Ghanaian Traditions.” This has positioned her as one of the rising faces to watch in Ghana’s contemporary fashion movement.

Adom Nye Nyame Gwira – Designer

Adom is a Streetwear designer and creative director of AdomGee.the brand, he creates streetwear clothing influenced by cultural elements and patterns, mostly inspired by contemporary streetwear culture but keeping it authentic at its core.

JONAS BAB — Photographer

Lifestyle, fashion, and event photographer, Jonas Bab has been featured in Deeds Magazine, Hypebeast, and Native Magazine. His lens has captured artists like Davido, Rema, and Omah Lay, among many others, documenting some of the most vibrant moments in music and culture.