Ghana’s extraordinary muralist
By DW
09 May 2021 |
9:17 am
Meet Gideon Abugzeo, the visual artist who uses his talent to raise awareness about health and social issues. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, he works to promote the importance of taking preventive measures.
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