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What is Accra Pictures by Day and Night?

Accra is the capital of the small, West African country of Ghana, which achieved its independence in 1957 from its colonial master, the United Kingdom. It celebrated 50 years in 2007, and is projecting itself fast and furiously as "gateway to West Africa".

It's an exciting city, with its unique problems, but with it close to the Atlantic ocean, and many beaches, who can resist coming here?




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Friday, February 05, 2010

Ghanaian Fishmarket Woman Doing it For Herself!


I think it has now become a staple of the perception of Africa that women in the informal economy are stronger than their male counterparts, with their strength being derived from their tenacity and ability to hold on while all around might have quit.

If you look at the relatively carefree manner in which this woman is carrying her fish at the fish market in Akosombo market (see yesterday's post), you can see that not only is she used to it, but she has, insalubrious conditions and competitors notwithstanding, a steely determination to make sure her catch is sold by the end of the day.

Now, if that's not strength of character, what is?!

3 comments:

Ann said...

I really enjoy your shots of day to day life. To answer your question about my sunset - it really was that colour. One of the most stunning sunsets I've seen over the city.

Glennis said...

Great character shot of the hard working lady. I doubt that she would have caught the fish, just be selling them.

peculiar VIrtue said...

Ahh, nothing but respect and admiration for the tenacity of the African woman!!

How art thou, 'broda'? :o) Yes, I know, it's been for ever and a day...!

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