1. Who?
Everyone goes to Chale Wote. Everyone. From art aficionados to slay queens, bodybuilders, naturalists, ‘rastas’, and ‘area boys’, the free community-based event draws in a large cross-section of Ghana’s youth who look forward to the once yearly event to meet each other and see a host of cool art and activities they would not, unfortunately, see any other day. Visitors also fly thousands of miles to Accra to experience Chale Wote. Thousands of artists also respond to the call for artists to showcase their art and put on shows. In fact, without them, the event would not be what it is.
Community kids engage in the arts at Chale Wote. Face painting is prominent as seen on these two girls.
Young boys roam with their friends through the streets of Jamestown, enjoying Accra’s largest street festival
Emmanuel traveled to Ghana from Nigeria just to attend the festival
Accra’s hottest bodybuilders are also present
Ghana’s police force is present at Chale Wote to ensure safety. Here a policeman is spotted smiling and having fun!
‘Area boys’ bring their games to the street and make a little bit of cash by inviting people to play
