Make Fufu, Not War
Posted on | August 29, 2010 | 3 Comments
It’s been awhile!
I have all kinds of excuses, but the only interesting one is the two-week vacation (honeymoon!) Marc and I took in Ghana from the end of May through the beginning of June. I brought my Nikon D60 and Marc brought his F4 and a whole lot of film. We got some memorable shots and decided it would be worth making a photo book. Here is a link to the final product:
My aunt and uncle hosted us and planned the entire trip. Marc and I visited along with another couple, and we all traveled by minivan through Akosombo (Lake Volta), Accra, Koforidua, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Elmina, and many of the places in between. We ate fufu, shito, fish, kelewele, kenkey, jollof rice, red-red, amazing street food snacks, and we enjoyed some of the most delicious tropical fruits imaginable.
We also got on board with some of the local fashion. Marc now has a very awesome African shirt, and my aunt had a beautiful African dress custom made for me by her seamstress. I literally stopped traffic in it the other night when I wore it out to dinner: “GIRL! You’ve got it going ON! And the beads to match!” Approval doesn’t get much better than that.
With all the time we spent together in the minivan, we learned some history, traded stories, and made new friends. It was a fantastic trip.
Wow what an amazing story. I am glad someone in Ghana is wearing it – really exciting.My little brother runs Kayobi in Ghana so I guess he is doing a good job. Thanks for the lovely pictures of Ghana – Kwabena
Hi Kwabena-
We saw a young woman in Elmina wearing a t-shirt that read “Make fufu Not War,” and I thought it was great. Thank you for pointing out that it must have been a Kayobi t-shirt! I only wish I had been quick enough to get a photo of her in it. I’m so glad you enjoyed looking at the book. Ghana is such a beautiful country!
Kelly
Hi Kelly, My name is Kwabena Boateng and I run Kayobi Clothing. I came upon your blog when my google alert for ‘Make fufu not War’ sent me an email that the phrase had been used. So I clicked the link and it sent me to your blog – I must say the photo book is excellent and has given me a yearning to go back home to Ghana.
Just out of curiosity why did you use the phrase Make fufu not War – Are you conversant with the popular Kayobi T shirt with the same slogan? If you are not then check it out here http://www.kayobiclothing.com
I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards
Kwabena