Nima Muhinmanchi Art (NMA) is a collective of artists working to re-create spaces, perceptions, and societies through arts and culture. We lead learning experiences, public interventions, and intercultural dialogue to integrate urban development and artistic creation.
“Muhinmanchi Art” means, "Importance of Art," in the Hausa language widely spoken in Nima, a community in Accra, Ghana. In 2011, a
group of artists in Nima united with the objective to use art as a call to action. Since then we have worked to reshape perceptions of Nima through cultural programs, rethink public space in Accra through mural paintings, and address the nation's educational system by providing free after-school art classes. In our efforts, we make a point of collaborating with individuals, organizations, and communities, creating connections between people from a variety of places and perspectives.
