Unusual billboards draped in stitched- together discarded clothing have begun appearing across parts of Accra, drawing attention and sparking conversations about the environmental impact of fast fashion.
The installations, spotted in areas such as Osu and Okponglo, replace traditional advertising with layers of used garments – T-shirts, dresses and fabric scraps carefully arranged to form a striking visual display.
Images shared by residents on social media show the towering structures covered entirely in worn clothing, with many describing the work as both “powerful” and “thought-provoking.” One Facebook user noted that the billboards serve as “evidence of the waste crisis,” replacing commercial messaging with a visual commentary on overconsumption.
According to descriptions accompanying the posts, the installation explores themes of identity, consumption and climate, while tracing what the artist calls the “afterlives” of fast fashion, highlighting issues such as environmental injustice, displacement and excessive consumerism.
The initiative has been widely praised online, with many commending the creative approach to raising awareness about sustainability and the global impact of textile waste.
