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22 Stunning Vintage Photos of Ghanaian Life and Style

by Rinny

Renowned Ghanaian Fashion photographer James Barnor has captured over 50 years on film. Starting out in Ghana, he was the first photojournalist for the British-formed newspaper The Daily Graphic and later pioneered the first color photo lab to Ghana. Barnor later moved to London amidst the swinging sixties to capture the African diaspora. Below are a few photos from Barnor’s exhibit Ghana – A Heritage Ever Young that bring the past to life.

Portrait of women in formal wear in London.

Roy Ankrah with his family in Accra, Ghana 1952. Roy Ankrah with his family in Accra, Ghana 1952. Roy Ankrah with his family in Accra, Ghana 1952. Roy Ankrah with his family in Accra, Ghana 1952. Roy Ankrah with his family in Accra, Ghana 1952. — Roy Ankrah with his family in Accra, Ghana 1952.

What do you think of James Barnor’s photos?

Rinny

Texan by birth, Los Angeleno by situation. Lover of Tame Impala and Shoegaze music. Comedian by trade. Macaroni and Cheese connoisseur by appetite.

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9 Responses

Niesha says:

Sep 12, 2015 at 4:09 pm

They all look like ART.. love it

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ladydulayne says:

Sep 8, 2015 at 6:37 am

Looove them!!

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kaydenpat says:

Sep 7, 2015 at 9:42 pm

Some of those photos remind me of my parents when they were much younger. The 50s were stylish. Nice!

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Charlotte Roberts says:

Sep 6, 2015 at 12:30 am

Very nice picture

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Sucfred Dahe-Marfo says:

Sep 6, 2015 at 12:27 am

Nice work James…. Your photograph really brought memories to me. Thank you and keep up the good work

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maralondon says:

Sep 5, 2015 at 1:44 am

love the photos though the last one with the woman holding the 2 white dolls is a little bit disturbing for me.

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Saran says:

Sep 4, 2015 at 4:57 pm

it’s beautiful, just beautiful. These women knew how to be sexy without all the extravaganza. The woman in the car’s eyes = real bedroom eyes.

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peach says:

Sep 4, 2015 at 12:17 pm

I appreciate all black historical photographs. My favorite is the one with the girls by the car I need the bun and those kente cloth dresses in my life.

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1. StraightShooter says:
  
  Sep 4, 2015 at 2:23 pm
  
  This was also my favorite.
  
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