“’The Sound of Our Souls’ wants us to question what is beyond the canvas. What is the artist’s story?

In 2027, Ghana will mark a significant milestone—70 years since it became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. To honour this momentous occasion, the National Museum of Ghana is proud to host a monumental exhibition, Ghana 1957: Art After Independence, which explores the profound influence of Ghana’s independence on the visual arts, art education, and exhibition making.

Halimatu Iddrisu’s Shrouded Mysteries (The New Norms) is a commentary on the cultural connotations and perceptions that shape how religion is interpreted and how autonomyis perceived.