Ghanaian creatives Awura Abena Agyeman and Emma Ofosua Donkor have made a breakthrough in the UK, thanks to support from the British Council Ghana. They recently participated in prestigious international fashion and literature opportunities in the United Kingdom in August 2026.
Fashion and Literature on the Global Stage
The British Council Ghana supported two Ghanaian creatives to participate in international fashion and literature opportunities in the UK. Awura Abena Agyeman, Co-founder and CEO of WEAR Ghana and Republic of Africa, showcased her work at Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2026, while Emma Ofosua Donkor participated in Momentum 2026, an international literature delegate programme anchored within the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Awura Abena Agyeman's participation in AFWL brought together selected fashion entrepreneurs from across Sub-Saharan Africa for industry networking, skills development, peer learning, and market access opportunities. AFWL was recognised as the United Kingdom's largest annual fashion event dedicated to African and African-inspired design.
Building International Partnerships
Emma Ofosua Donkor's selection for Momentum 2026 aimed to foster collaboration, strengthen professional networks, and create opportunities for future partnerships between cultural institutions, festivals, and creative practitioners across countries. The programme brought together cultural leaders from around the world to develop lasting partnerships with Scotland's literature sector and the wider international cultural community.
Emma Ofosua Donkor is an acclaimed writer, cultural curator, performance poet, and literacy advocate. She is the author of I Wish You Courage in the Night Season and Founder of the All-African Women Poetry Festival, a British Council and UNESCO-supported platform that amplifies the voices of women poets from across Africa and the diaspora.
Strengthening UK-Ghana Creative Collaboration
The British Council believed that international cultural exchange played a vital role in supporting the growth and sustainability of Ghana's creative economy. Previous participants in similar programmes had secured international collaborations, funding opportunities, business partnerships, publishing relationships, and expanded market access across the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.
The participation of Awura Abena Agyeman and Emma Ofosua Donkor reflected the strength, diversity, and global potential of Ghana's creative sector. Their selection provided individual professional development opportunities and created pathways for wider knowledge exchange, industry collaboration, and institutional partnerships that benefited Ghana's fashion, literature, and cultural ecosystems.
A Hub for Creativity and Cultural Innovation
Ghana's continued position as a hub for creativity and cultural innovation in Africa was demonstrated by the opportunities provided by the British Council Ghana. The programme aimed to advance the country's creative industries and expand global recognition for Ghanaian talent.
As Ghana continues to grow its creative sector, international collaboration will play a vital role in supporting its growth and sustainability. The participation of Awura Abena Agyeman and Emma Ofosua Donkor in international fashion and literature opportunities in the UK is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The British Council Ghana's continued support for Ghanaian creatives will undoubtedly contribute to the country's continued growth as a hub for creativity and cultural innovation in Africa.
Source: Joy Online
