A Tribute to Accra’s Cultural Heritage Through Typeface Design.
The traditional bold handwritten posters on the walls of Accra, announcing social events, is now in a digital form as “Ga Maamli,” available on Google Fonts. Designed by Afotey Clement Nii Odai, Ama Diaka, and David Abbey-Thompson, this font carries the unique aesthetic of historic posters from across Ghana, not just Accra.
These posters, are usually seen advertising concerts, boxing matches, parties, and festivals, each carries a distinctive flair. Ga Maamli, presented as an all-caps design, has a cohesive and robust appearance. Its style blends informal and classical elements, the swift expressive strokes gives off a dynamic energy, maintaining a classical undertone.
Ga Maamli has a modern typographic standard but still maintains its vernacular origins and the cultural flair of Accra’s coastal communities. Using Ga Maamli isn’t just about selecting a font, it’s about capturing a piece of Accra’s history and celebrating the Ga culture and creativity.
By choosing Ga Maamli for your typographic needs, whether designing posters or other creative endeavors, you contribute to the preservation of our cultural heritage and embrace the artistic spirit that defines Accra.