FRIDAY WEAR……We Are What We Wear

The National Friday-Wear Program was initiated by then Ministry of Trade and Industry and Formal President Kufour in collaboration with the private sector, sets aside Fridays for all public officers and the private sector to wear locally designed garments. The programs ultimate objective was to promote made-in-Ghana goods and revitalized textile industry operations, and increases the demand for locally manufactured textiles particularly African prints.

Office Admin Doris Adams

Our self-image, self-esteem, self-confidence, and cultural identity are all projected in the clothes we wear. Most Ghanaians (AFRICANS) have serious issues with our self-image. We are excellent copy-cats! We copy mostly the western culture. While we pride ourselves with our cultural heritage, all the signs around us suggest strongly that we are voluntarily, happily, and quickly abandoning our culture in favor of a Euro-American culture. The message I took from the National Friday Wear Program resonate far from clothes and economics. If we don’t preserve our culture and African identity, WHO WILL!!!  

I personally love love the African print, I love how is no longer sown into a simple skirt and top, but now the young ladies and gents of this generations creating fabulous designs with it. I plan on sowing sh!t load of them, especially when the fabrics are so affordable.

So I decided to go around my office for two Fridays and capture some of my co-workers in their African Print for Friday Wear…………ENJOY THE PICS FOLKS!!!

Business Development Exec, Stephen wearing a long sleeve shirt in African print

Doris, Notice wearing a pencil dress with ruffle details, she has accessorize with a gold chain belt

Back view...lol

Eugene, Accounts manager, wearing 3 quarter sleeve ombre with gold details

Daniel, wearing a print with the first President of Ghana on it, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

David, wearing a jumper and down with gold embroidery. I believe is called "BuBu"

Pauline sales,  in her oversize shoulder dress......love the print

Emma HR, is wearing a skirt and top design

Rose PA, in a pencil dress with shoulder pipping

Emelia Accounts, is a wearing a simply collard blouse made from tie and dye material

Delong Events, is wearing a black bubu with yellow embroidery

JAMESTOWN also known as BRISTISH ACCRA

During this year African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2012), I had the opportunity to visit the historical district Jamestown aka British Accra, as my company screened all the matches for the residents of Jamestown. I was intrigue by my surroundings and the heavily British presence through architectural designs.

Located directly east of the Korle Lagoon, Jamestown is the oldest districts in the city of Accra, Ghana. The community emerged around the 17th century, It was heavily populated by British's.  The district was fully developed by the end of the 19th century, and following the rapid growth of the city during the 20th century.

Jamestown as the oldest part of Accra and remains an active fishing center. There is  a dense mixture of commercial and residential use.

Today Jamestown remain fishing a community inhabited primarily by the indigenous Ga.

Although in a state of decay following years of neglect by subsequent governments, the district is a popular tourist destination for those seeking to see the remnants of Accra's colonial past.

An enclave almost entirely inhabited by fishermen and their family, perhaps the most surprising aspect of James Town is its village-like atmosphere.

though Jamestown has been neglected by subsequent governments, the district is a popular tourist destination for those seeking to see the remnants of Accra's colonial past. The place has not yet been restored, so it is not typically highlighted on tourist itineraries. Despite this, for many visitors, it is one of the most memorable sights in the city. Jamestown is a short distance west from Independence Square; from the busy street the only real sights are the lighthouse, a prison building housed inside an old colonial fort, and the old Customs House.

I was taking in the view, the Atlantic Ocean. The thought that came to mind was, how if this was elsewhere the place will be developed into a nice resort town for tourist.

To your left is neighborhood of fishing folks

My coworker Nana Addo, who took the time out to show me around the district.

 ENJOY THE REST OF THE PICTURES........Accra Colonial Past...

Beachfront of Jamestown, can you picture this place being renovated into some 5star resort.

 The LIGHTHOUSE is in Accra "James Town " also known as British Accra.

Entrance of the Lighthouse

Inside the lighthouse

The tower itself is in a fair condition, as shown by the interior photo

View from the lighthouse. You can see the neighborhood, and on your right is a park(forecourt)