Chale Wote Street Art Festival Founder Mantse Aryeequaye Says It Started As A School Project At GIJ

• Mantse Aryeequaye, founder of the Chale Wote Festival, disclosed that the event originated as his final year project at the Ghana Institute of Journalism
• Overcoming initial challenges, he eventually launched the festival, which has become a significant cultural phenomenon
• Mantse credited his photojournalism lecturer for shaping his perspective and contributing to the festival's evolution, which began around 2008-2009 and was fully established by 2011

Mantse Aryeequaye, the visionary behind the widely acclaimed Chale Wote Festival, has unveiled its unconventional origins.

He traced it back to his final-year school project during his enrollment at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, where he specialised in photojournalism.

The festival's inception was not without challenges, but Mantse's determination prevailed, leading to its eventual success.

Speaking to JoyNews, he attributed a shift in his worldview to his photojournalism lecturer at GIJ, a transformation that significantly contributed to his present accomplishments.

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How Chale Wote Art Festival was established

Mantse disclosed that the formative years of Chale Wote spanned from 2008 to 2009, with a full-fledged launch in 2011, marking a pivotal moment in the festival's evolution.

This revelation portrayed the innovative and grassroots beginnings of the event that has grown to symbolize Ghana's dynamic arts and culture scene, drawing enthusiasts from across the globe to the vibrant streets of Accra.

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Beautiful photos showing GH culture and creativity at 2023 Chale Wote Street Art Festival emerge

Meanwhile, the 13th Chale Wote Street Art Festival was held in Osu, in Ghana's Greater Accra Region, where the streets were converted into a dynamic centre.

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The one-week festival, which began on Monday, August 21, 2023, continued to celebrate art, culture, and creativity. The festival was previously held in Jamestown before moving to Osu.

Mzbel joins the procession to kickstart the Chale Wote Art Festival

In a related story, Ghanaian musician Mzbel joined the procession to kickstart the 2023 Chale Wote Art Festival.

Videos showed the traditional priests pouring libation while people followed them as they walked through principal streets in Osu.

Source: YEN.com.gh