“When we work together, we have wings. Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others. A sense of community, for me, is a sense of caring.” Sandy Alibo

“Seeing the way the skaters help each other, the skate community is like a second family. I’ve met people from different backgrounds. I’m glad to be a part of a community that no matter where you come from or what you do, you have one thing in common.we’re all from different backgrounds but we all have a lot of similarities. To me community is a place where people come together to make each other better.” Jovita

“To me community means a sense of togetherness, unity and support of one another within the community. You can’t spell community without unity. It’s like symbiosis, people giving back to each other. Helping individuals grow as individuals and as a union.” Eden

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06.21.2021

PHOTOGRAPHS AND WORDS BY SACKITEY TESA

Sandy Alibo and Kuukua Eshun wanted to empower women to take up space in extreme sports, so they founded the first all-girls’ skate group in Ghana. The Skate Gal Club encourages women to hone their tricks and share their experiences.

Group shoots were always challenging for me. Direction, cohesion, and getting unity in diverse people was always a little difficult. It wasn’t like a one-person shoot where all you focus on is the person. My shoot with the skater girls however turned out so different. The ladies though diverse and unique in each way, had a bond, cohesion, and oneness which was rare and profound. Their movements were coordinated, yet fluid.

Working with them gave me an opportunity to learn and experience a different kind of photography I was not exposed to. I enjoyed our work together and look forward to collaborations in the future.

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