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Kantamanto Market is a market area situated in the central business district of Accra, in Ghana. The market consists mostly of the typical Akan tribes of Kwahus and Ashantis. It is a well known market in Accra with a specialization in clothing resale. The site is an important part of the informal economy of the city. [1]
Sally Baden and Catherine Barber, "The impact of second-hand clothing trade on developing countries", "Oxfam", September 2005; Hansen, Karen Tranberg (1999). "Second-Hand Clothing Encounters in Zambia: Global Discourses, Western Commodities, and Local Histories". Africa: Journal of the International African Institute. 69 (3).
Men’s used clothes are also generally in worse shape. This causes a price difference of up to seven times as much. Another example of price fluctuations is that Mitumba’s clothing prices seem to peak around monthly payday as most people buy clothing around then. Similarly, clothing featuring successful sporting teams also rises in price.
The smock originated in the northern region of Ghana, during the reign of Yaa Naa Zanjina, but widely used in West Africa and across the world. It is similar to the national attire of Burkina Faso known as faso dan fadi. The smock and Kente cloth are the national dress of Ghana. Kente cloth originated in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
The other groups of people in South Africa are the Sotho-Tswana peoples (Tswana, Pedi, and Sotho), while the group of people in the north-eastern areas of present-day South Africa are Venda, Lemba, and Tsonga. [5] All of these groups of people, share the common home of South Africa, have for themselves distinctive languages and culture.
Free The Youth is a crew of fashion entrepreneurs in Ghana formed in the year 2013 by Jonathan Coffie, Winfred Mensah, Richard Ormano and Kelly Foli . As the purpose of their initiative was well understood by their fellows, their initiative has grown to become a good brand across the globe.
Upwards of 85 per cent of electronics and electrical parts imported into Ghana are from the EU, and a large proportion is dumped as e-waste after entering the country. Only 35 per cent of second-hand and waste electronics in Europe end up in official recycling and collection systems. [22]
Nigerian model and media presenter Mozez Praiz is MUDI's brand ambassador.The company's designs have been worn by celebrities such as King Mohammed V of Morocco, former President of Ghana John Kufuor, broadcaster Kwasi Kyei Darwkah, musicians Salif Keita and Youssou N'Dour, along with footballers John Obi Mikel, John Fashanu, and Kolo Toure.