In a powerful fusion of creativity and public health advocacy, FHL Group Africa, in partnership with SCOLPTA, Net Impact Accra, CREION, and with support from MTN Ghana, has launched a groundbreaking initiative — Arts for Breast Cancer (ABC) — a program transforming artistic expression into life-saving support for women battling breast cancer in Ghana.
Held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Nubuke Foundation in East Legon, the exhibition titled “Courage in Color: Each Stroke Tells a Survivor’s Truth” brought together artists, medical professionals, survivors, corporate partners, and advocates with a shared mission: to bridge art and healthcare, amplify survivor voices, and support treatment for low-income patients.
The initiative, spearheaded by Convener Naa-Amy Wayne, also Founder of FHL Group Africa, rallies African artists to create and donate works inspired by the lived experiences of breast cancer survivors and their healthcare heroes.
A Global Solution to a Local Health Crisis
According to the Ghana Health Service, late detection remains a leading contributor to breast cancer deaths in the country. The ABC initiative answers this challenge with an innovative model:
- the creation and sale of artworks inspired by real survivor stories, with proceeds supporting treatment, advocacy, and early-detection campaigns.
- An online global gallery expands the impact, enabling international buyers to support Ghanaian women from anywhere in the world.
The exhibition featured powerful contributions from ten remarkable African artists — Nana Sarpong Prempeh-Fordjour, Audrey Bruce-Vanderpuije, Emmanuel Afriyie Arthur, Jasmine Yayra Attah, Putin Ofori Brempong, Wilson Brefo, Koakh Senyati, Clou Zalel, Desmond Boakye Owusu, and Whitney Chinonye Ernest — whose works brought the survivors’ stories to life through color, depth, and emotion.”
Highlights from the Launch
Welcoming guests, Marian Nana Yaa Asiamah, representing FHL Group Africa, emphasized the organization’s commitment to transforming community health education through creativity:
“Tonight is more than an exhibition; it is a reminder that art can heal, unite, and empower. At FHL, we believe every stroke of color can spark a conversation that saves a life.”
As part of the solidarity message, Ms. Doreen Amevor from SCOLPTA reaffirmed the coalition’s commitment to amplifying awareness campaigns and improving support systems for breast cancer patients.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Josephine Nsaful, Senior Lecturer and Surgeon at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, reminded attendees of their responsibility in the fight against breast cancer:
“Our greatest weapon remains early detection. Advocacy must not end here — communities, artists, and institutions must continue to educate and empower women to seek help early.”
The audience was deeply moved by survivor testimonies from Ms. Edwina Ewura Esi Annan and Ms. Phyllis Adoley Buckman, whose stories underscored the emotional and financial toll of breast cancer — and the hope that timely support brings.
“Sharing my story through art gave me strength,” Ms. Annan said. “If this platform helps one woman detect early, then we have made progress.”
Founder and Convener Naa-Amy Wayne described the initiative as a commitment to sustainable advocacy:
“Arts for Breast Cancer is about connection — connecting real stories to real solutions. Creativity can fund treatment, inspire early detection, and give survivors the dignity of being seen and heard.”
After a symbolic ribbon-cutting, guests toured the exhibition, contributed to the fundraiser, and engaged directly with artists whose works captured themes of courage, pain, healing, and triumph.
Ms. Patricia Entsie, delivering the vote of thanks, expressed gratitude on behalf of FHL Group Africa:
“Every artist, every partner, every survivor here tonight is part of a movement. Together, we are turning creativity into care.”
To Support the Cause
Proceeds from artwork sales fund education, treatment support, and a year-long mentorship and advocacy program targeting young women and community groups across Ghana.
Visit the Arts for Breast Cancer Online Gallery:
abc.fhlgroupafrica.org
Donate to support treatment, advocacy, and early-detection campaign: