Virgil Abloh's legacy expands with the opening of Ghana's first skatepark - in pictures

  • Freedom Skatepark is the first of its kind in Ghana. All photos: AFP
    Freedom Skatepark is the first of its kind in Ghana. All photos: AFP
  • Attendees wear T-shirts recognising the late Virgil Abloh for his contribution to the community initiative.
    Attendees wear T-shirts recognising the late Virgil Abloh for his contribution to the community initiative.
  • Sandy Alibo is the founder of Surf Ghana and Freedom Skatepark.
    Sandy Alibo is the founder of Surf Ghana and Freedom Skatepark.
  • Freedom Skatepark aims to act as a space where Ghana's youth can network.
    Freedom Skatepark aims to act as a space where Ghana's youth can network.
  • Freedom Skatepark in Accra.
    Freedom Skatepark in Accra.
  • A young skater at the opening of the Freedom Skate park.
    A young skater at the opening of the Freedom Skate park.
  • Virgil Abloh was a strong supporter of the youth initiative.
    Virgil Abloh was a strong supporter of the youth initiative.
  • Surf Ghana, a local collective, seeks to empower youth through sports in Freedom Skatepark.
    Surf Ghana, a local collective, seeks to empower youth through sports in Freedom Skatepark.
  • Children skating at the new facility.
    Children skating at the new facility.
  • Joshua Odamtey, right, a sports coach, trains young skateboarders at the Freedom Skatepark.
    Joshua Odamtey, right, a sports coach, trains young skateboarders at the Freedom Skatepark.
  • Freedom Skatepark is located in the centre of Accra.
    Freedom Skatepark is located in the centre of Accra.
  • Freedom Skatepark is already proving popular with Accra's youth.
    Freedom Skatepark is already proving popular with Accra's youth.