Ep6 Day6 🇬🇭 From London to Ghana: The Art of Kente - A Journey into a Master Weaving Village

Join us for Day 6 of our incredible Ghana adventure! In this episode, we leave the Yagula Hotel in Kumasi and dive deep into the heart of Ashanti culture. We explore the bustling craft markets, compare city life to the "true country life," and then embark on an epic journey to the legendary Kente weaving village. Witness the breathtaking skill, dedication, and precision that goes into creating one of Africa's most iconic textiles, and then follow us back to Accra for a rainy Saturday night adventure on the famous Oxford Street!

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro: Day 6 in Ghana!
00:18 - Waking Up in Kumasi & Heading to the Craft Market
00:46 - The Talent & Cheaper Prices in Kumasi
01:21 - Journey to the Kente Village Begins!
01:38 - Quick Stop at the ShopRite Mall
02:51 - The Long Drive to the Village
04:21 - Arriving at the Kente Weaving Village
05:14 - History of the Ashanti Queen Who Fought the British
06:01 - Meeting Our Guide & Learning the History
06:28 - The Mind-Blowing Skill of the Kente Weavers
07:44 - How the Weaving Looms Work (Fingers & Toes!)
08:23 - Explaining the "Double Weave" Technique
09:25 - The "Triple Weave": A Masterclass in Patience
10:52 - How Long Does It Take to Make Kente? (You Won't Believe It!)
11:51 - The Journey Back to Accra
12:35 - A Rainy Saturday Night on Oxford Street, Accra
13:17 - The Debate: To Party in a Monsoon or Not?
14:50 - Midnight Adventures on the Rooftop!
15:45 - The Unbeatable Vibe of Ghana's Nightlife
17:05 - Final Thoughts & Outro

Featured In This Video
Our Amazing Hosts & Friends:

🕺🏾 Speedy: Globalrasta420 on Instagram
😎 Mr. Green (Seb): sebgreen on Instagram
Locations & Landmarks:

🏨 Yagula Hotel (Kumasi): Our home base in Kumasi where we started the day's adventure! (No verifiable online presence found).
🛍️ Kumasi City Mall (ShopRite): A modern mall where we grabbed some essentials before heading to the village. Features a ShopRite and other stores.
Link: Google Maps Location
🧵 Adanwomase Kente Weaving Village (Bunwire): The historic and vibrant community where the famous Kente cloth is woven by hand. This is where we witnessed the incredible craftsmanship.
Link: Official Tourism Website
🌆 Oxford Street (Accra): The legendary hub of Accra's nightlife, shopping, and restaurants. This is where our rainy Saturday night adventure took place!
Link: Google Maps Location
🏡 Embassy Gardens (Accra): Our beautiful and welcoming home base during our stay in Accra.
Link: Official Website
🍹 Republic Bar & Grill (Accra): Mentioned from our first night, a must-visit spot for live music and great vibes in Accra.
Link: Official Instagram
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We were absolutely blown away by the skill and patience required to create Kente cloth.
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