Renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama adds old trains to collection

Revealing this in a tweet, the artist who is also the CEO of Savannah Contemporary Art Center (SCAC Tamale) and RedClay Studio said; “Taking history up north to build new histories. From Gold Coast Railways to Ghana Railways and beyond. Trains crossing River Pra at Beposo Western Region of Ghana”.

In a subsequent post, he said the abandoned trains will be converted into classrooms, communal spaces, libraries, and living spaces among others.

In 2021, the artist made headlines after using proceeds from his US$1 million in artwork sales to buy some of Ghana’s old planes to create a museum and community space in Jenakpeng in the Northern Region.