I Used To Buy Shirts from Kantamanto – Elikem Kumordzi
Elikem Kumordzi has revealed that his foray into the fashion industry was catalyzed by the unfortunate death of his father, prompting him to postpone his university education for a year.
Furthermore, he recalled his humble beginnings, where he would frequent Kantamanto to purchase shirts with his limited resources in order to initiate his career. In an interview on Joy TV, Elikem shared the pivotal moment in his life when he reached his third year at the esteemed University of Ghana, Legon, only to be confronted with the untimely demise of his father.
This difficult circumstance compelled him to postpone his degree by a year. He explained, “Around the same time, during Level 300 at Legon, my dad passed away, about 8 to 10 years ago. My mom was supporting my younger brother and me through school.
He had also begun his studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. It became financially challenging for everyone, so I decided to defer my course for a year. I thought, ‘I can’t continue right now; maybe I’ll return to school someday, maybe not. But I don’t have the financial means at the moment.’ So, I returned home.”
About how he started going to Kantamanto, the actor and fashion designer said:
He said, “I enjoyed creating clothing and expressing my unique style. I would go to Kantamanto, use the little money I had to buy a shirt, change the buttons, and add African print to the sides. I would even inscribe my name on it and wear it. Although I was facing adversity and challenges, I remained active, following my heart, and doing what my spirit urged me to do.”
