Akwesi Addai - City Boys Art Work - Akwesi Addai - Advertising sign - Wood, Paint

In contemporary African art, Kwesi Addai is a well-known sign writer and painter based in Kumasi who operates under the name City Boys Art Works. As Kumasi’s premier billboard painter, Addai’s original hand-painted works have become highly collectible.

Addai signs most of his paintings "CITY BOYS ART WORK(S) - KUMASI"

Painted hairdresser signs are handcrafted examples of folk art and cultural artefacts that embody the spirit of Ghanaian entrepreneurship, style and visual culture. Featuring bold colours, striking features and eye-catching designs on recycled materials, they tell stories through hairstyles inspired by local traditions and global trends. The signs are historical documents that preserve local traditions and demonstrate the creative use of art for advertising and expressing identity. Advertising signs in Ghana are part of a long-standing tradition of hand-painted shop signs and functional folk art found throughout West Africa.