Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 1.2K A few months ago, we wrote an article about tribal scars and whether it was time to stop them or not. The article was decorated with many adults who had grown up with their tribal scars, some even adorable women and shot by most likely professional journalist photographers. As we know, those kind of pictures make it to some of the most artistic art galleries and some end up in museums. Some also reach books which people pay to see. There is a glamorizing end to tribal scars from the homes of those who live comfortably and don’t have to live with them in their daily lives. So it is only normal for the typical reaction to present the, ‘Leave them alone’ attitude, ‘it is their culture’. ‘They are not bothering you’ ‘they look happy in the pictures so obviously they are happy with those big scars across their faces’. More Articles You Would Love Nigeria’s Lady Biba presents the Look Book For The ‘Womanity’ Collection #fghshop To Host Runway Show Featuring Sleek Make-up & Model Search Finalists But now this goes viral. A picture of a small baby, with fresh scars carved on it’s faces. The comments swirling on the picture are not encouraging. Yes it’s culture, but there is a lot of culture that isn’t necessarily right, or essential or even relative any more. This young child will have to spend his/her whole childhood with these scars on it’s face. Now if he or she has not further ambitions than to succeed beyond his or her village then it has no problem. But if it choses a different life, he or she will forever be bound to unwanted attention, fear and question regarding what is that on your face. Should the Next Ghanaian government, be it NPP or NDC ban tribal scars from rural areas? — FashionGHANA.com (@FashionGhana) November 17, 2016 In my career, especially as a model agents, I have seen a good number of aspiring model in Ghana whom would have had international modeling potential but will have to say good bye to any such future. Girls who can’t feel comfortable approaching a guy because of such scars on her face. So do you think it is just culture? Or should we kick off a petition to ban such acts in Ghana? We await your comments. Ghana Culture babybeautycultuefashionghanascarstribal marks Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... VIDEOS: Dubai Loses Tourism Points as City Struck by Disastrous Floods! From Airport... Ugandan Designer Wyne Kirabo Unveils “ROOTS” Collection Featuring East African “Kikoy” Style Lauren Haute Couture Takes Formal Wear To The Next Level In Stunning New... Witness How Maakwah’s Elegant Showcase Stole The Spotlight At Accra Fashion Week 2023 PICS: Women’s Basket Ball Icon Angel Reese Serves Extra Glam In Her Backless... Namibia’s SIRENGA Serves It’s Latest Collection & It Speaks Truth To Urban Style Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.