My project is titled YEYEEYE is a 4-year documentary photography project, currently in its 3rd year. For the past three years, I have been capturing the essence of the Ye Yee Ye (Twin) Festival, immersing myself in Jamestown, Accra, a place of deep familial significance. At the heart of the Ga community, this cultural extravaganza celebrates the profound belief that twins are a sacred blessing.

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Based in Accra, as part of the larger Homowo festival, the Ye Yee Ye unfolds with an array of captivating rituals. Families of twins partake in a cleansing bath rite, an embodiment of blessings and prosperity. The ceremony’s elements then traverse Jamestown’s streets in a celebratory procession of tradition and excitement before finding their way to the Korle Lagoon to dump the cleansing rights in a symbolic expulsion of negativity.

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The project's overarching objective is to utilize the art of photography as a tool for cultural and historical preservation,
storytelling, education, and fostering cross-generational connections. Through the art of photography, YEYEEYE seeks to increase visibility, highlight intersectionality, and provide alternative representations of the people and cultures of Ghana.

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YEYEEYE explores themes such as the modernizing of tradition, the profound connection between twins, the cultural
heritage of the festival, the ancient ceremonies and rituals, and the symbolism attached to twins in the cultural context. The project delves into the dynamic intersection of tradition and modernity, capturing the essence of the Twins Festival through a multifaceted lens.

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