Meet Herbert Obeng The Ghanaian Man Making Waves In US By Projecting Ghanaian Culture With Fashion

Meet Herbert Obeng The Ghanaian Man Making Waves In US By Projecting Ghanaian Culture With Fashion

  • Herbert Obeng, a 23-year-old Ghanaian, has found success in the US, notably launching his fashion brand, "Herbin's Fashion," which focuses on cultural fusion, blending Ghanaian heritage with new cultural influences
  • In addition to earning a degree in communications, Herbert has excelled in diverse roles such as an MC, content creator, influencer, philanthropist, and graphic designer
  • Speaking to YEN.com.gh, he encourages Ghanaian youth to work hard, pursue passions, embrace cultural roots, and think globally

Herbert Obeng, a 23-year-old Ghanaian making his mark in the US, hails from Obuasi, Ghana, with a rich cultural heritage.

In the US, he has launched his fashion brand called "Herbin's Fashion", which is focused on culture fusion, which according to him, refers to blending aspects of one's own cultural background with new cultural influences.

Herbert tells YEN.com.gh that he is achieving this by embracing his Ghanaian heritage while thriving in the US with his fashion brand with styles inspired by Ghanaian culture.

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Herbert Obeng the CEO of Herbin's Fashion
23-year-old Ghanaian making waves with his fashion brand in US Photo credit: Herbert Obeng
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Some of his other successes in the US have been earning a degree in communications, and pursuing diverse roles as an MC, content creator, influencer, philanthropist, and graphic designer.

"My biggest successes in the diaspora include launching my fashion brand "Herbin's Fashion", earning a degree in communications, and pursuing diverse roles as an MC, content creator, influencer, philanthropist, and graphic designer," he said.

The background of Herbert Obeng and some of the other projects he undertakes

He attended St. Augustine's School in Obuasi and later Opoku Ware School in Santasi, Kumasi. Herbert is currently a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park, pursuing a degree in communications.

Herbert also engages in philanthropic projects that are channelled through the "Flute Charity Foundation," focusing on education, healthcare, and community development.

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When asked what advice he had for Ghanaian youth aiming for the global stage, he said:

"My advice to youth in Ghana would be to work hard, pursue their passions, embrace their cultural roots, and not be afraid to think big and expand their horizons globally".

Ghanaian expat in the US reveals lucrative earnings in supply and logistics, generating $85,000 annually, while wife, a nurse, brings in $4,000 weekly

In a separate report, Emmanuel Amponsah, a Ghanaian who relocated to the United States, recently shared insights into his professional journey in the supply and logistics sector, disclosing an impressive annual income of $85,000.

Additionally, his wife, employed as a nurse, contributes significantly with a weekly income of $4,000, resulting in a combined monthly disposable income of around $18,000.

Ghanaian expat, Kwame, experiences remarkable salary boost in the USA compared to 15 years of employment in Ghana

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Meanwhile, when Kwame embarked on his journey to the United States of America, he was already employed in Ghana, earning a decent salary.

However, the two-year work stint in the USA surpassed and exceeded all the earnings he accumulated over 15 years of employment in Ghana.

Kwame explained that his decision to move to the USA was motivated by the presence of his wife and children there, prompting him to join them.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
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Ebenezer Agbey Quist (HOD Human-Interest) Ebenezer Agbey Quist is the Head of the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. He has a BSc in Chemical Engineering from KNUST (2017) with 8 years of experience as a writer and 3 years as an editor. He has certificates in AFP courses on digital investigation techniques. At YEN.com.gh, Ebenezer has won the Outstanding Achievement for Professional Conduct Award and the Best Human Interest Editor Award. He is also the author of 3 books. You can contact him via ebenezer.quist@yen.com.gh.