Cross Atlantic Connections

Gear Drive & Bonding in Accra, Ghana

In December 2022, Anansi SkateLife hosted a grassroots skate gear drive in Accra, teaming up with local organizations. We supported a growing skate scene with much-needed boards, wheels, and safety gear. We connected with local skaters, heard their stories, and captured honest conversations with Josh (Skate Nation Ghana) and Harmonie (Surf Ghana) about the future of skateboarding in Ghana.

Surf Ghana Collective

Surf Ghana Collective is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and inspiring young skateboarders and surfers in Ghana. Founded in 2017, the collective provides skate and surf experiences for locals and tourists alike weaving the physical and artistic elements of boardsports culture to enrich lives.

Skate Nation Ghana

Skate Nation Ghana is a community-based organization aimed at bringing skateboarders around the world together to share ideas & make skateboarding accessible to the youth of Ghana. It’s mission is to help Ghanaian youth develop an active lifestyle through skateboarding