#Chale Wote Street Art Festival

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Black Sherif And Crew Bring Mad Max Vibes To Chale Wote Street Art Festival

The just-ended Chale Wote Street Art Festival in Accra, Ghana, witnessed an unforgettable performance by Black Sherif and his crew. The talented artist and his team pulled off an epic Mad Max-themed concept that left the crowd in awe. The event, held at the iconic Black Star Square in Osu, saw Black Sherif and his crew transform the stage into a post-apocalyptic world, reminiscent of the iconic…

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Chale Wote Festival comes alive as Osu Homowo lights up with art, film…. [Photos]

Day 2 of the Chale Wote Street Art Festival seamlessly blended with the vibrant Osu Homowo celebration, as the streets came alive with people dressed in colourful attire, embodying the spirit of the occasion. The atmosphere was electric, with a strong sense of community and cultural pride. At the Osu Christianborg Castle Gardens, festivalgoers of all ages gathered to experience the Shika Shika…

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from THIS IS NOT-MAKE BELIEVE (2023), an exhibition honouring resistance and freedom of African abolitionists at the Chale Wote Street Art Festival in Accra, Ghana

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Participating artists at #CHALEWOTE2018 : Barbara Siebenlist (Argentina) Argentine self-taught artist and nomad, Barbara Siebenlist aims to tag the walls of Jamestown with her unique impressions of its distinct culture, just as she did last year. Seinbenlist’s craft evolves from her desire to travel the world and document her experience through the art she leaves there. 

Discover the other amazing participating artists in this year’s Chale Wote Street Art Festival. 

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Chale wote street art festival to be held virtually

Chale wote street art festival to be held virtually

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) wishes to inform the general public that this year’s edition of the popular annual street art festival, Chale Wote would be held virtually. This has become necessary due to the surge in the COVID-19 cases and in compliance with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s 26th update on the COVID-19 protocols for people to avoid large gatherings to prevent the…

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The sun will darken for the fire next time. Chale Wote Street Art Festival opens on August 14th 2017 with 15 satellite locations across Accra Ghana. This 7th edition features over 50 Ghanaian and international artists collectives from Africa , the u.s, canada, europe and South america. Come to the Center of the Earth. #WataMata

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Francis  Kokoroko, Chale Wote Street Arts Festival, 2017

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Ex Co-Director of the Chale Wote Street Art Festival fingers Mantse for abuse

Ex Co-Director of the Chale Wote Street Art Festival fingers Mantse for abuse

Jamestown’s Chale Wote Street Art Festival has gained attention on the continent as West Africa’s largest annual street art festival. For the past 8 years, it has grown from a small event to a global platform attracting an audience of about 50,000 people.

The alternative platform that brings art, music, dance and performance out into the streets was founded by Mantse Aryeequaye with the help of…

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In 2012, I had a question: where are the skateparks in Accra? I didn’t get a satisfactory  answer. 5 years later, this question might just be answered. If we succesfully fund a proper skatepark in Accra that is.

Some context; my context.

Oh look, it’s me, KaDi, your friendly neighbourhood amateur skateboarder.

In 2012, I had a question: where are the skateparks in Accra? Then I pushed it to the back of my mind and focused on akolabone; with it’s many skateboarding inspirations and themes (free akolabone skateboarding wallpaper here).

I had a dream. I wanted to be a skateboarder. But I was way too broke then to purchase a board from the Accra Mall; only place I knew that sold them. 

My dream remained just that, a dream.

Until…

Fast forward 2017, scrolling through Bob Pixels’ delightful Instagram feed and voila, I discover Adrys Skate and a growing niche of skatebaorders in the city.

Adrys Matende kickflips at the Achimota, Mile 7 Skatepark. | Photo by Bob Pixel

I connect with Adrys who tells me about two skating locations; Mile 7 (underneath an overpass at Achimota) and the Accra International Trade Fair Centre. All of them are improv sites really. The Mile 7 park fascinates me the most, even though I haven’t yet been there.

I discover League SB (formerly Hey Skateboarder), Africa Skateboarding Diary, Surf Ghana and Cephyo (another skateboarder).

Then #ChaleWote2017 happened.

I hopped on a skateboard for the first time a few weeks before the start of the festival. A few slips, guidance from Ganyo Bi “Scarecrow” Dindin and encouragement from Shadow later, I felt the rush!

A few weeks later, we were at the DuBois Centre for the last day of the LABS at Chale Wote 2017. A Ghanaian skateboarding documentary was screened, followed by an eye-opening panel discussion that left me pumped! The passion, grit and dedication Ghana’s skateboarders have been working with over the years is admirable and exemplary.

Surf Ghana discuss skateboarding in Ghana at the LABS during Chale Wote 2017

Kick flip into the next day – at Brazil House, James Town – and an artfully decked out exhibition by Surf Ghana was what greeted all who came through. There was a skateboarding contest during the festival that I missed. But no problem.

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Skip ahead to September and the start of League SB’s 2017 Skateboarding League. Yup, you read that right! What’s even better? We (akolabone) partnered with the league – it’s only natural that we did – and will be offering shirts and merch from our #BeEpic collection.

The bad child partners 🔥 #skateboardingleague

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Back to the matter. The league is small but has the potential to grow into something really huge. But that growth will only make giant leaps if a proper skatepark is built. This, so skateboarders can ride in peace and safety; and only worry about landing their next trick.

This is the polar opposite of skating along the streets next to cars and other vehicles. If you think motorbikes are annoying while you drive, wait until you meet skateboarders who just wanna soar with the wind. As exciting as that is,  safety first is a manttra that will definitely attract more people to the sport (I’m looking at all you bougee folk).

The 🔥 will be lit soon💪 . . . . . . . . . #skateboarding #skateboarder #skateboard #skate #skating #skater #nikesb #nike #skatediary #conversecons #converse #adidas #lakai #adidasskateboarding #ghanaian #gh #skatepark #ghana #africa #accra #halfcab #vans

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Get a skatepark then funding can trickle in. Investors and the likes will have more tangible evidence of how huge skateboarding (and extreme sports generally) could be in Ghana. While the prize money for the league winners is small, it’s a good small investment that will create more value for the sport.

KaDi out!

Do I own a skateboard yet? Ask me again in November and you can punch me if I don’t. For now though, help fund an Accra skatepark and also check out match highlights from the ongoing league below.

PS: Check out Skate Nation GH’s archive for more Ghana skateboarding videos and photos. Also,

KaDi out.

Help Fund An Accra Skatepark In 2012, I had a question: where are the skateparks in Accra? I didn't get a satisfactory  answer.

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CHALE WOTE STREET ART FESTIVAL. ACCRA, Ghana!!!

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Chalewote Festival: History, Significance and How it is Celebrated

Chalewote Festival: History, Significance and How it is Celebrated

Chalewote welcomes creative energies and art enthusiasts in Ghana and all around the world to celebrate art with music and dance. During this period, individuals who are wise in art come together to speak in a language only they understand. They line up and march the streets of Jamestown in Accra to celebrate. How Chalewote Festival is Celebrated In 2011, Chale Wote, which translates to “My…

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CHALE WOTE 2017 DAY 1 – TIME TRAVEL THROUGH THE WATA MATA

The end of a trilogy of themes, CHALE WOTE 2017 began on Monday evening with a captivating journey exploring African Electronics(2015) and Spirit Robot (2016) and finally landing in WATA MATA (2017). The opening ceremony for the 7th annual CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival took place at the ACCRA [dot] ALT space in James Town, Brazil House yesterday as “The Day of ReMembering” and an opening exhibition for CHALE WOTE 2017. The 7th edition of the street art festival themed WATA MATA, was marked by spectacular live performances, a preview of what the packed festival week of exhibitions, film screenings, workshop labs, artists talks, mixers and live art performances has in store. 

Read the full recap of the 2017 edition of the CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival on the producer’s website.

Writing by Hakeem Adam and Sionne Neely

Photo Credit: Nii Kotei Nikoi

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Join artists from across Africa and the daisopra to celebrate 10 years of independent cultural badassry and 11 editions of CHALE WOTE STREET ART FESTIVAL August 13 -22 in Accra Ghana. Apply today.

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Chief One to perform at Chale Wote Street Art Festival 2022

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Chief One to perform at Chale Wote Street Art Festival 2022

For the first time, Chief One Will be climbing Chale Wote Festival stage come this Saturday, August 20, 2022. He will be rocking shoulders with Highlife Legends, Amandzeba and Gyedu Blay Ambolley on the same night of the Festival. Other listed performers for the night are Phrame, Drupz, Kpakpshito Ensemble, Keke Dance Ensemble among others.

About Chale Wote Festival:

The Chale Wote Street Art Festival also known as Chale Wote is an alternative platform that brings art, music, dance and performance out into the streets. The festival targets exchanges between scores of local and international artists and patrons by creating and appreciating art together.

The Festival since it’s inception in 2011 has pulled severals of hundreds of thousands of patrons each year. Mostly stages in the 3rd week of August, in lieu with the Homowo Festival Celebrations of the Ga People.

List of activities during Chale Wote Street Art Festival to look out for are;

• Music Performances • Photo Exhibitions • Street Painting • Graffiti Murals • Interactive Installations • Street Boxing • Movie Screening • Procession of Cultures • Design Labs • Movie Screenings

Chief One shot into the limelight this year and has been trending since January 2022 with his “Here I Come” EP and his latest single “Turn By Turn” released few days ago. His debut EP has surpassed 1.7 million streams across all audio streaming digital platforms.

Listen to his “Here I Come” EP here: https://audiomack.com/chief__one/album/here-i-come

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Chief One To Climb Stage With Amadzeba, Gyedu Blay At Chale Wote Street Art Festival 2022

Chief One To Climb Stage With Amadzeba, Gyedu Blay At Chale Wote Street Art Festival 2022

For the first time, Chief One Will be climbing Chale Wote Festival stage come this Saturday, August 20, 2022.  He will be rocking shoulders with Highlife Legends, Amandzeba and Gyedu Blay Ambolley on the same night of the Festival. Other listed performers for the night are Phrame, Drupz, Kpakpshito Ensemble, Keke Dance Ensemble among others.  About Chale Wote Festival: The Chale Wote Street Art…

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Chale Wote Festival 2018 Wit Ma Bredren 👑✊🏾☀️🇬🇭 🙌🏾 The annual CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival is an alternative platform that brings alive the magic of art, music and dance along High Street in James Town, Accra. The festival re-imagines African folktales through a variety of art forms - graffiti murals, large photography displays, interactive art installations, live street performances, extreme sports stunting, an African film festival, a fashion parade, a DJ jam block party, beach music concert, fashion and food marketplace, and much more. #ChaleWoteFestival2018 #ChaleWote2018 #KemeticYogi #NeoAfrikanCultureTroop #melaninmagic #melaninpower #Ghana #Accra (at Jamestown British Accra) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm8-DOXhgVA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mose3jr0nsxn