Abakɔsem Festival | Backwards Never: A Political History Retrospective

Join The Nana Project for our online festival celebrating Ghana's history!

The Political History Retrospective panel will explore Ghana's political memory by discussing which political figures and what political events in Ghana’s history are remembered (or forgotten) and why.

Moderator: 

Emmanuella Amoh 

Nana Ama Agyemang Asante 

Anakwa Dwamena

Dr. Benjamin Talton 

In the Akan language of Twi “Abakɔsem” means ‘history’ or, more specifically, ‘the fact that has come and gone’.

The Abakɔsem Festival is an online festival dedicated to celebrating Ghana’s rich history. It will be a space for Ghanaians, at home and in the diaspora, and people interested in Ghana’s history to critically engage with the history of our nation through panels, interviews, an online exhibition, and thought-provoking quiz night. With the support of historians, visual artists, writers, curators, and musicians, The Nana Project will explore the political and social history, music, photography, and fashion that shaped Ghana from the 20th century to the present day.

The Legacy in Print panel will discuss the work of photographers in highlighting Ghana's history and culture as well as the work of curators and curating institutions in preserving, archiving, and displaying photography as an art form. 

Backward Never: A Political History Retrospective-2pm GMT/ 9am EST 

Legacy in Print: Photographing a Nation-4pm GMT/11am EST 

Weaving the Fabric of a Nation: Ghana's Tapestry-6pm GMT/1pm EST 

The Beat of a Nation: The Evolution of Ghana's Music- 3pm GMT/10am EST 

Trivia Quiz- 5pm GMT/ 12pm EST