GHANAIAN MODEL KWAME SARFO ESTABLISHES KENTE EXHIBITION CENTER IN AMERICA

He explained his proactive approach: “Everywhere I look, I see African print cloths all over, but you know what? They are not really selling the real authentic cloth called Kente from Ghana.

“So, I went back to Ghana, stayed there for six months, visited Bonwire, the town where Kente cloth originated in the 1600s, collaborated with them to source authentic Kente clothes, brought them here, and transformed them into various products. This way, we preserve our culture and protect what is truly ours.”

Sarfo emphasized that his centre would not only serve as a cultural preservation initiative but also create additional job opportunities for local artisans, contributing to the sustainability of their craft.

He elaborated, “With the influx of these fake prints, authentic weavers lose jobs and struggle to maximize profits from sales. However, by providing a platform for both fake and original products and introducing them to the same markets, the authentic Kente has a better chance to thrive, resulting in increased income for the producers.”

The Kente exhibition centre founded by Kwame Sarfo is named Obrempong Homes.