President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday, August 25, joined hundreds of people to celebrate the annual Chala Wote festival.
The CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival is an alternative platform that brings art, music, design, dance and performance out into the streets.
The community-based festival which takes place in James Town – one of Accra’s most historic communities and targets exchanges between Ghana-based and international artists creating and appreciating art together.
Over the last eight years, CHALE WOTE has transformed the city of Accra into the most active cultural hub in West Africa. The festival has inspired possibilities in public space design through community supported cultural production.
The President accompanied by the Minister of Tourism, Catherine Afeku toured the James Town fort and later patronized some of the activities taking place. He received a rousing welcome upon arrival .