In late 2010, I took a radical decision to wear only Ghanaian/African print. I gave my shirts and ties to my siblings and I have since not bought any print apart from African prints. The only suit I have is the one my brother sewed for me when he made me the best man for his wedding. What was my reason? If I buy a Ghanaian print, Im investing in the Ghanaian economy and doing otherwise would mean investing in another countrys economy. I have since rejected and will always reject all invitations to programmes held in Ghana, where the prescribed attire is suit and tie or whatever that does not permit African wear. We are always proud to display foreign made shoes, suits and advertise those American and European brands to the world, when we have equally great brands in our country. We then turn round to blame everyone else except ourselves when our cedi is not doing well. Last year I went to Germany and throughout my stay, I never tasted perfumed rice. Our local rice tastes, feels and looks better than all the rice I was served in top hotels in Germany. I know the actions and inactions of our governments have contributed to the fall of the cedi. But I dont think we can achieve much and grow the local industry when we cannot appreciate and patronise what we produce here. The argument that locally made goods are expensive does not hold. Those who fly to Paris to shop for their wardrobe can afford any kind of local prints. I made that decision before I was employed and I was never constrained. Any average Ghanaian can patronise made in Ghana goods without stressing their purse. The only thing you need is to make a commitment, stay patriotic and tell yourself that Ghana will work if only you play your role well. Let us stop pointing accusing fingers and offer a helping hand. The politicians are not fully responsible for our woes. God bless our homeland Ghana.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:22:53 +0000
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