In case you haven’t already gotten the memo – 2019 is all about Ghana. The country’s “Year of Return” campaign has Black people from across the globe flocking to the Gold Coast excited to experience their “home” away from home.
From every day people to celebrities like Steve and Marjorie Harvey, it seems like everyone and their momma – literally – is in Ghana this year. One woman who always knew Ghana was lit and never needs an invitation to visit, is business badass Bozoma Saint John. As the #BlackGirlMagic behind the country’s Full Circle Festival in December and a “daughter of the soil,” you can always count on her to show you the real beauty of Ghana.
Currently, Bozoma is in town for the annual Chale Wote Street Art Festival, and the photos of her adventures have us ready to go to the Motherland tonight. From trips to the market, to partying with Kofi Siriboe, to meeting royalty alongside Colin Kaepernick to just being flat out fabulous, we are living our best lives through her.
If you’re like us and want to know how to do Ghana the right way on your return “home,” check out these photos of Bozoma living her best life and grab yourself a flight. We know we are!
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Bozoma Saint John’s Year of Return
Introducing Bozoma Afiba Mamekyi Arthur-Saint John, the crowned Odupomma of Akwamu. But you can just call her queen.
Photo Credit: Bozoma Saint John/IG
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Bozoma Saint John’s Year of Return
Ghana is a nation of riders.
Photo Credit: Bozoma Saint John/IG
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Bozoma Saint John’s Year of Return
The gang’s all here!
Photo Credit: Bozoma Saint John/IG
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Bozoma Saint John’s Year of Return
With all the talent in Ghana, how can a stylish diva choose only one?
“Kings. Queens. Warriors. The blood of our ancestors runs through our veins… fueling our resistances, recharging our spirits, empowering us to be THE GREATEST.” – Bozoma Saint John
