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What are popular skatespots in Accra at the moment?
Trade Fair, Labadi Legon Campus, University of Ghana
Na�onal Theater, Accra opposite Kempinski Hotel
Mile 7, Achimota

I learned from Kwami Adzitso’s interview almost 10 years
ago that he wants to build a skatepark in Ghana. Let us

remind him that the �me is ripe to get involved in the
Freedom Skatepark. Ok?
Yes remind him

I do my best. When you first started ska�ng to where you
are today, how much has the skate community changed and
also has it become more acceptable in the general
community/society?

The community has changed a lot because now many are
coming in to learn and just to hang around to pass �me or
exercise. Compared to when I started, society didn’t really

understand what it is & how it can help them grow physically
& mentally.

What are some of the challenges skateboarding in Ghana
s�ll faces today?

The challenge are lack of skate shops, skate parks sponsors &
the governments support.

You started a non-profit organiza�on called ‘Skate Na�on

Ghana’ in 2008. What triggered the idea to come up with
this idea?
The idea came about when all the people I use to skate with
gave up on ska�ng so in order for me to meet & connect

with new people all around the world. I started Skate Na�on
Ghana.

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