Nigerian Artist Stirs Emotions with Stunning Designs Using Ghana Must Go Bag: "Brought Memories"
- Nigerian creative Obinna Obioma ignited a wave of nostalgia and warmth among netizens with one of his fashion projects
- In an Instagram post sighted by Legit.ng, the visual artist breathed new life into the iconic "Ghana Must Go" bag
- Obioma, through the lens of fashion, explored how these bags evolved from being mere carriers to becoming symbols of migration
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A Nigerian creative, Obinna Obioma, has caught the attention of netizens with one of his recognized fashion projects.
In a post sighted by Legit.ng on Instagram, the talented visual artist captured the iconic West African "Ghana Must Go" bag in a striking high fashion series he tagged "Anyi N'aga" in Igbo, which translates to "we are going".
Source: Instagram
In an interview with BBC, Obioma said his project delves into the bags' evolution from mere carriers to powerful symbols of migration.
"They are being used to carry not just belongings but also culture, heritage, and memories," he said.
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The blue-white and red-white woven bag carries the history of how Ghanaians were sent out of Nigeria in the early 1980s. They packed their belongings in these bags, which became casually known as "Ghana-Must-Go" despite the burden that made it popular.
Chioma Obiegbu, a Nigerian visual artist and designer, and Wuraola Oladapo, a fashion stylist, teamed up with Obioma to create these spectacular Western and African designs.
See the post below:
The "Ghana Must Go" designs spark reactions
Legit.ng compiled some heartwarming reactions below:
malakagrant:
"This is so stunning. This bag also carries with it a history of pain, xenophobia, expulsion/forced migration in the sub-region between two sister countries. It’s really cool to see it reinterpreted this way."
valeribelvb:
"We immigrated from Ukraine to Israel back in 99, 3 people with 2 of those bags. Isn’t it amazing how much a simple bag can mean to so many people and clotures."
lina4polina:
"Dear artist! I write to tell you that this photo has brought some memories from my early childhood.
"My oldest sisters would put me inside the bag, zip it, and then they would carry me around the whole house in it. I might be one of the few people who saw what this bag looks like from the inside while being inside of it.
"I literally remember how beautiful those lines seemed to me, like now I see my little hand reaching out to touch them. Thank you, besides the story - the art work is fantastic."
redgoldgriin:
" You’re pulling my heartstrings!!!❤️"
valeribelvb:
"We immigrated from Ukraine to Israel back in 99, 3 people with 2 of those bags. Isn’t it amazing how much a simple bag can mean to so many people and clotures."
ertyyrum:
"Really incredible."
Makeup artist glams up bride as she naps on wedding day
During wedding preparations, moments of anticipation, excitement, and nerves are often captured on camera.
Interestingly, one particular video has trended online as it showcases a unique twist to the conventional bridal makeover style.
The footage features a slumbering bride, still nestled in her cozy pyjamas, as a skilled makeup artist expertly applies her wedding-day glam.
Source: Legit.ng
