the story of   O M A N Y E ™

AT THE HEART OF OMANYE LIES A PROFOUND REVERENCE FOR the rich HERITAGE AND THE VIBRANT TAPESTRY OF African CULTUREs. 

we’re CRAFTING PIECES THAT SPEAK TO OUR SHARED HERITAGE
Our goal is to highlight the beauty of AFRICA together with THE ARTISTRY OF influential ARTISTS. OMANYE BEGAN ITS journey IN 2024, INTRODUCING the ‘Kwame Nkrumah t-shirt.’

Kwame Nkrumah is celebrated not only as a national hero but also as a symbol of African resilience and independence.

To Mr. Tetteh clothing is his canvas to pay a tribute, featuring an artistic depiction of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial and his statue. Upon closer inspection, the image reveals a composition made from a variety of iconic African prints and symbols. This design serves not only as a garment but as a narrative of pride, unity, and homage to a towering figure in African history.

Atto Tetteh chose to honor Kwame Nkrumah, a pivotal figure in african history.

This decision reflects a deep reverence for Nkrumah’s pivotal role in leading Ghana to be the first sub-saharan country to become independent. Free from colonial rule and laying the foundations for its sovereignty. Kwame Nkrumah is responsible for major shifts throughout Africa, as the first Prime Minister and later the President of Ghana, leading it to independence from British colonial rule in 1957.

Born on September 21, 1909, in Nkroful, Gold Coast (now Ghana), Nkrumah was deeply influenced by his studies in the United States and the United Kingdom, where he was exposed to ideas of black nationalism and Pan-Africanism. Upon returning to Ghana, he formed the Convention People’s Party (CPP), which became instrumental in the independence movement. Nkrumah’s vision extended beyond Ghana’s borders; he was a staunch advocate for Pan-Africanism, promoting a united Africa free from colonial oppression. His policies and ambitious development projects significantly shaped modern Ghana’s socio-economic landscape. Despite facing criticism and eventual exile after a military coup in 1966, Nkrumah’s legacy as a forefather of African independence and unity remains influential.