A new art space aimed at preserving African heritage and supporting emerging talent has been launched in Accra, drawing strong interest from creatives and the public.

The Sankofa Gallery, an initiative by Y. A Foundation, aims to support emerging African artists while preserving and promoting cultural heritage.

She explained that the concept of “Sankofa” reflects the need to go back and draw from the past to shape the future, adding that the gallery features both contemporary and antique works that tell African stories.

 



The exhibition, which runs until May 17, showcases works by Sena Burgundy, Evans Akornor, and Kwadwo Peprah, exploring themes around identity, imperfection, and cultural expression.

The event was well attended, attracting key figures in Ghana’s creative space, including veteran hiplife musician Reggie Rockstone and renowned travel YouTuber Wode Maya, who attended with his wife, Miss Trudy, and their team.




The strong turnout highlights growing interest in platforms that promote African Art, storytelling, and cultural preservation.

Organisers said that the gallery will continue to host exhibitions and create opportunities for artists across Ghana and beyond.

“Sankofa, to me, means going back to fetch history and talent. The goal of this space is to give opportunities to emerging African artists, not only in Ghana but across the world, and to give them space to create.

 



As Africans, there is a lot of history that needs to be told. We have both contemporary and antique rooms, and the aim is to preserve and retell our history — to go back and see what our ancestors used, which has shaped our present. We encourage everyone to visit Sankofa Gallery and support us, because that support will help us support other artists.”