In the bustling city of Accra, head porters, popularly known as “Kayayei,” predominantly young women and girls migrate from the northern parts of Ghana to Accra and Kumasi in search of greener pastures.
However, they often end up trapped in deplorable economic conditions characterized by poverty, limited access to essential services, and social marginalization.
Adom News’ Naa Yarteley Acquah and Yayra Lawoe set out on a journey to explore the lives of ‘kayeyei’ in the Accra business district.
The plight of these young girls and women are told in the pictures below:
Source: Naa Yarteley Acquah and Yayra Lawoe