– PUYAKA –
Kwabena Issa Twamesi

Born in Nigeria,
grown up in Ghana,
stayed at Jamaica

currently
residing
near

Beyoglu,
Istanbul,
Turkey.

He gained himself the stage name “Puyaka”
by writing and singing hip-hop
with some practical support from Ghana.

His learnt craft is taking care of hair and facial hair.
His shop is visited by many African People on a regular basis.
He works with his sister there, each handling the same gender.

Passersby call “Puyaka!”
and cause a ruckus in front of the barber shop
during crowded day and twilight time.

Puyaka has a family in Ghana as well,
the parents and relatives await for good news
and the usual trade money to come in.
He sells shipped canned food and other local products
imported from Ghana to keep things fresh.

Other than his daily chores,
he ponders off to pray and sing and tell
about what life could offer.

two days
till 29 ends.

2021