Power of the Volta — Akosombo Dam

From a lush vantage point above the Volta River, the Akosombo Dam stretches across the canvas in quiet, monumental grandeur. The vast earthen embankment holds back one of the world's largest man-made lakes, its still blue waters reflecting the rolling green hills of the Eastern Region beyond.

This original acrylic painting captures the dam not merely as an engineering feat, but as a symbol of Ghana's post-independence ambition — a nation harnessing the power of its own land to light its future. The foreground bursts with tropical foliage, grounding the industrial in the natural, the modern in the timeless.

• Medium: Original acrylic on canvas
• Dimensions: 72 × 56 cm
• Year: 2024
• Artist: Mina
• Condition: Unframed, ready to frame
• Certificate of authenticity included

A singular work celebrating Ghana's vision and power — once sold, it is gone.

This artwork is part of the Ghana Heritage Collection and is presented with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Story Behind the Work

Having grown up in Akosombo before relocating to London, United Kingdom, MINA remembers the Akosombo Dam as part of her daily life — a familiar landmark seen on journeys to school, the market and around the community. Power of the Volta — Akosombo Dam reflects both Ghana's national development and the artist's personal memory of home. MINA revisited Akosombo in 2023 and was inspired to paint the dam after viewing it from the Volta Hotel.