Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 153 It may seem like all is over and there is success for organizers of #ChaleWote2015 festival. However a mild controversy springs up! Accra[dot]Alt, part of the organizing team of Chale Wote 2015 Arts Festival, took to their facebook and posted this about water company Bel Aqua, More Articles You Would Love Video: Beauty Blogger Ronke Raji Shows How To Perfectly Overline Your Lips To Look Fuller Colleen Eitzen @ South Africa Fashion Week 2013 – Day 2 Ghanaian corporations won"t support artists but they'll steal their work to promote their brand. Water company BEL~AQUA… Posted by Accra[dot]Alt on Friday, 28 August 2015 As seen above the text reads “Ghanaian corporations won”t support artists but they’ll steal their work to promote their brand. Water company BEL~AQUA using images from #ChaleWote2015 to advertise their water without permission”. It’s seems Bel Aqua has used pieces of artwork displayed at the festival to launch their new campaign advert. From the text by Accra[dot]Alt, they most likely were approached to sponsor prior to the event and possibly refused. Bel Aqua was not the only corporation that acted unprinciple according to the organizers. Another post below exposed Blue Skies. Ghanaian beverage company Blue Skies stole their way into #ChaleWote and sold drinks. When they were caught, they simply… Posted by Accra[dot]Alt on Friday, 28 August 2015 And this…. Red Bull & Hello Foods used unapproved routes to access #ChaleWote Street Art Festival grounds with branded Cars and staff in branded shirts sharing flyers. Posted by Accra[dot]Alt on Sunday, 23 August 2015 Whether this dispute with Bel Aqua would transpire into something more or simply remain a media and social media acknowledgement of Bel Aqua’s unethical approach to publicity, only time will tell. However, depending on what sort of contracts the organizers of Chale Wote 2015 arts festival have with their performing talents, if any, they may be able to proceed with this legally. However if they don’t they would need to consult the artists to do so, that is if Bel Aqua hasn’t done so already. Afterall, someone needs to be compensated for their talents. Watch the festival below…. Ghana Fashion Event News, Reviews & Updates Upcoming Events #StraightOuttaBel Aquachale wote 2015Chale Wote Arts Festival 2015ghanajames townstraight outta 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 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 #MUSICVID: TSHWALA BAM Hits Over 4,500,000 views In Less That 10 Days; Watch... #MODELCRUSH: Meet The Stunning Gabonese Model Héruidis Melame, Redefining Beauty Norms With Her... 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.