Anokwale: The Art Experience 2026
An exhibition and documentary premiere built around the quiet truths we carry without noticing them.
Before the gathering
October 30, 2026. Jambo Spaces, Tse Addo, Accra.
ANOKWALE: THE ART EXPERIENCE || PROJECT INFORMATION
Event Date:
30 and 31 October 2026
Time:
5:00 pm on both days
Venue:
Jambo Spaces, Tse Addo, Accra
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Anokwale: The Art Experience 2026 is the maiden edition of the exhibitions in the Anokwale Project. This year's edition is a two-day experience, curated to give the audience an all-round experience through art, music, and film.
Day One ~ 30 October
The first day will be an intimate evening mixer with games, music, poetry, instrumental performances, and a special trailer reveal. Guests will get their first look at Sowah Gborbilor: The Making of the Ga People before the documentary premieres the following day.
Day Two ~ 31 October
The second day begins with a film premiere of Sowah Gborbilor: The Making of the La People, a film from Ga oral history about the migration and founding of the La people.
Following that is the official opening of the photography exhibition.
The exhibition brings together a selection of photographic works that explore the different ways truth can be seen, understood, and experienced. The pieces are drawn from collections exploring acceptance and inheritance, alongside a body of work inspired by the short film.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The project aims to:
create opportunities for collaboration between artists, filmmakers, creatives, and other contributors.
tell a meaningful story that connects with the audience emotionally and intellectually.
create a platform for artistic expression and showcase creative work.
highlight local culture, history, and identity.
PROPOSED AUDIENCE
The project is intended for:
African creatives, artists, industry professionals, and anyone with an appreciation for art and visual storytelling
KEY PEOPLE / COLLABORATORS
Project Lead:
Joshua Addo
Artists:
Flow Mensah
Prince El-Sha Martey
Daniel Oduro
Art Director:
Stephen Tsakpornu
Producer:
Agbawe Archives
Collaborators:
Studio Plums – Branding Partner for Agbawe Archives and Anokwale 2026
Jambo Spaces – Venue partner for Anokwale 2026
Brif Africa – Media partner for Anokwale 2026
Baobab Audio – Sound partner for Anokwale 2026
TICKETS
This event is ticketed.
PRICES:
EARLY BIRD: GHS 70 for Day 1 | GHS 100 for Day 2 | GHS 150 for both days
ORIGINAL PRICE: GHS 100 for Day 1 | GHS 130 for Day 2 | GHS 200 for both days
TICKETS: https://tally.so/r/QK9P58
CONTACT
Email: hello@agbawearchives.com
WhatsApp/Phone: +233 54 523 9029
Instagram: @agbawe.archives
Website: https://agbawearchives.com
CONCEPT
The Exhibition
He who knows the truth is never lost.
Anokwale: The Art Experience looks at truth from a much more personal perspective. Not the kind of truth we usually associate with institutions or authority, but the truths that shape how we see and experience the world around us.
We all have our own way of observing things, making sense of them, and forming our understanding of what is real. Those ideas are shaped by our memories, our experiences, our relationships, and even the everyday things we often overlook.
This is where photography comes in. It has a way of capturing moments, experiences, and details that might otherwise disappear. In that sense, each photograph becomes a record of something that was seen, felt, or remembered. This event seeks to cause viewers to pause and discover the beauty and artist value in the experiences in everyday life.
The Film
Sowah Gborbilor: The Making of the Ga People is a docudrama that tells the story of the warrior Sowah Gborbilor, a warrior whose actions shaped the founding of the La people through the Ga tradition of Adesa, where history is passed down through the telling of stories. We follow the journey of Sowah Gborbilor and the La people through their journey through many lands till they settled in present-day La. It is framed as a story told by an elder to a group of children in a household courtyard. Being kept as handed-down oral literature of La history, this film is one of the first attempts to document it on screen.
The two experiences are thoughtfully curated to invite audiences to pause, appreciate, and reconnect with the beauty and cultural significance of the very place we call home. Through both the exhibition and the film, the project offers different perspectives through which to experience, reflect on, and celebrate our shared sense of place and identity.