Lupita Nyong’o Instagram – Ghana has a history of strong matrilineal lines and is paving the way for female-driven industry. I was lucky enough to spend some time in the capital city, Accra! Here are just a few amazing people I met along the way: : Photo 1 & 2: Before he died, Virgil Abloh was involved with the development of Ghana’s first Skatepark. Freedom Skatepark is the home of Skate Gal Club, which connects and empowers girls and women in Ghana through skateboarding. 👏🏿 : Photo 3: This group is known as the Biker Girls GH and they come from all walks of life. I was so excited to ride with them! : Photo 4: Meet Kim Addison! 6 years ago, she moved from the US to Ghana with her sister, Priscilla, and they started ‘57 Chocolate, one of a few Ghanaian-owned chocolate brands. They commemorate a different Black revolutionary on the packaging of each flavor! : Photo 5: I attended a Ghanaian-style wine tasting with Ahaspora Young Professionals at Sai Wine & Champagne Café. Ghana’s first sommelier, Auntie Janet led us through the wine tasting. Owner Nadia Takyiwaa-Mensah told me that she opened the wine bar to introduce her fellow citizens to global wine culture with a focus on knowledge and empowerment. : Photo 6 & 7: At Studio 189, I hand-dyed fabric with owner, Abrima Erwiah and artisan, Agnes Arthur. It was fascinating to learn how they implemented local techniques into the process of production for their global brand! : Photo 8: I visited Makola Market with Esther Armah, an author, radio host and political commentator. It doesn’t get much busier than Accra’s largest and most vibrant market, and the best part? It’s predominantly run by women! : Photo 9: Chef Maame Boakye is the owner of GHastro and it’s her passion to elevate traditional Ghanaian street foods to fine dining experiences. Her roasted corn, spread with mayonnaise and rolled in dried coconut: divine! : Photo 10: Peace Adjoa Fafa Sesi was my taxi driver when I left Accra, and you don’t often see women driving taxis here. 14 years ago, Peace tried letting a guy handle her taxi business. He was unreliable and she was barely making money. So, what did she do? She said, “I’ll handle this myself!”