Captured in 1960, this striking photograph features Markus Afedzi, a Fante Ghanaian exchange student, proudly wearing a kente wrapper in London’s Piccadilly Circus.

Ghana, having gained its independence in 1957, saw many of its citizens, including students like Afedzi, serve as cultural ambassadors abroad. His unapologetic embrace of his African heritage contrasts sharply with the bustling London scene around him. A distinguished young scholar, Afedzi earned a scholarship to London after being recognized as Ghana’s Best Overall Student at Adisadel College.