Ghanaian designer Jefferson Osei
Ghanaian designer Jefferson Osei is making waves after collaborating with sportswear giant Puma to design the Black Stars’ new jerseys.
Osei has received widespread praise from Ghanaians for incorporating adinkra symbols, a key element of Ghanaian tradition, into the design of the new kits.
Following this groundbreaking collaboration, GhanaWeb has explored his background as a designer.
Born to Ghanaian parents and raised in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Jefferson Osei is well known in the European creative scene as Papa Ghana, a name he adopted during his early career as a musician and DJ.
His passion for art led him to transition into design and creative direction, eventually co-founding Daily Paper, a popular Amsterdam-based fashion brand specializing in men’s and women’s apparel.
Osei takes great pride in his Ghanaian heritage and actively connects with the Ghanaian diaspora to promote the country’s rich culture.
He is one of the leading figures in showcasing Ghanaian culture to the Western world and beyond.
He has collaborated with several renowned African musicians, including Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
Jefferson Osei is also active on Instagram, where he has a large following of over 71,000.
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