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The Ghanaian artist performing wonders with glass waste

Glassblowing has been a lost craft in Ghana and West Africa for ages, but when Michael Tetteh was awarded a scholarship abroad, he chose to major in the art.

His training trip to the Netherlands and France changed young Michael’s life, and now, a few years later, he is a master glassblower.

Upon returning to Ghana, he faced discouragement from pursuing his craft due to limited opportunities, but he never gave up.

Michael is now a pioneer in the glassblowing business and serves as the head glassblower at one of Ghana’s most famous glass-blowing firms, Tetteh Hot Glassblowing Company in Krobo Odumasi, located in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

“I started blowing glass six years ago after transitioning from bead making. I began bead making immediately after Junior High School, but eventually felt the need to challenge myself further,” Tetteh shared with GhanaWeb Business.

With his skillful hands, he has created some exceptionally lavish flower vases and other products.

The art of glassblowing demands discipline, skill, and the ability to work in extremely hot conditions.

At Tetteh’s Hot Glassblowing Company, the team not only endures the heat of the workshop furnace but also pioneers a sustainable approach to design creation.

“Our work is primarily focused on recycling. We have a group of women in Accra who collect glass waste, which we then transform into amazing products. This initiative provides employment for these women, who collect and clean the glass waste for us to use,” he explained to GhanaWeb Business.

The glasswork produced at his company is not only sold locally but also exported to appreciative customers across the world.

Artist Michael Tetteh is not solely focused on the profitability of his art; he is also dedicated to training the next generation of glassblowers in Ghana.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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