Samuel Oteng

Sammy is a fashion designer based in Accra who has been repurposing secondhand pieces for over a decade. Within his work he is keen on making a socio-political statement, exploring issues of neo-colonialism, sexuality and gender fluidity. Sammy is part of the OR Foundation where he is involved with The No More Fast Fashion Lab – a community center and circularity lab located in the heart of Accra. With a team of designers and fabricators from within the Kantamanto Ecosystem along with artists-in-residence and apprentices from Kayayei (female head carriers), they work to catapult innovations around circular product design, waste management solutions and skills training.