Ghanaian 2012 Presidential Elections
A series of pictures I shot whilst directing a documentary about the last week of campaigning for the 2012 Ghanaian presidential elections.
The Labadi Horse Boys
Labadi beach is a very popular beach in Accra, where you find the horse boys as they hustle renting out rides on the beach.
The ladies of the NPP
Two women in NPP colours pose with cameraman Schiaffino Mussara as supporters gather while we film the documentary.
NPP Man
During the elections many people adorn themselves with the colors and merch of the party they support.
Portrait of the Bicycle Boy
Portrait of a School Girl
Waiting for a t-shirt
These two boys had been waiting to get a T-shirt from the NPP.
The Flag Bearer
During the elections many people adorn themselves with the colors and merch of the party they support.
The Media
The cloth Lady
A cloth seller as she plies her trade during an electoral stop. The crowds are a business opportunity.
Portrait of a Policeman
Taken during an election stop in Madina a suburb of Accra
The Banana Woman
Taken during an election stop in Madina a suburb of Accra
The street vendor
Taken during an election stop in Madina a suburb of Accra
The Political Clown
Taken in Lapaz, a suburb of Accra
The Cameraman and the clown featuring Schiaffino Mussara
Taken in Lapaz, a suburb of Accra
The parade
Taken in Lapaz, a suburb of Accra
All in the frames.
Sciaffino Mussara films as the crowd celebrates.. Taken in Lapaz, a suburb of Accra
President Kufour
The ex president campaigns. Taken at the children's park in Accra.
The madding crowd 1
Part of The madding crowd series. Taken at the children's park in Accra
The madding crowd 2
Part of The madding crowd series. Taken at the children's park in Accra
The madding crowd 3
Part of The madding crowd series. Taken at the children's park in Accra
The madding crowd 4
Part of The madding crowd series. Taken at the children's park in Accra
The Calm
Taken at the children's park in Accra
The Guitar Man
Taken at the Trade Fair site during an NDC rally
Portrait of a cameraman
Schiafinno Musarra takes a break during shooting. taken at the Accra Children's Park, during the NPP rally.
The Press waits
taken at the Accra Children's Park, during the NPP rally.
The Singer
taken at the Accra Children's Park, during the NPP rally.
The Journalist
taken at the Accra Children's Park, during the NPP rally.
President in waiting
A portrait of presidential hopeful Nana Akufo-Addo and his vice-residential hopeful Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife Samira Bawumia look on as speeches are made.
Vote Counting
Sciaffino Mussara films the vote counting
It'd in the News.
People read the election news at a news stand.
Chop Boys
A group of men sharing a drink and a meal.
Riot Police 1
Taken during a demonstration about the election results
The Man in the Red Mask
Taken during a demonstration about the election results
To sleep during all that noise
Taken during a demonstration about the election results
Riot Police 2
Taken during a demonstration about the election results
Riot police 3
Taken during a demonstration about the election results
A very Ghanaian Riot 1
Taken during a demonstration about the election results
A very Ghanaian Riot 1
Taken during a demonstration about the election results
The Independence arch
After the game
After a game of Sunday football
The crowd in Lapaz, Accra