“Earth No Be Borla”: Ghanaian Artists Use Street Art to Champion the Planet on World Art Day

On World Art Day, April 15, Accra’s urban landscape got a meaningful splash of color and conscience as the InPosters Art Collective unveiled a new graffiti mural with a timely environmental message: “Earth No Be Borla.” The phrase, drawn from Ghanaian Pidgin, translates to “The Earth isn’t a dumpster”—a bold call to rethink how we treat the planet.

Spearheaded by renowned graffiti artist Ian Kwakye, with collaborators Daniel Nortey and Bigland Quartey, the mural is a striking visual piece. At its heart is a vibrant bird delivering the slogan amidst a flurry of colorful leaves, with the words “Save Earth” reinforcing the theme. The artists believe that simple, accessible messages like this can spark reflection and action in everyday people—encouraging Ghanaians and global citizens alike to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.

The mural was painted in Accra, and during its creation, the team engaged in an insightful exchange with Nana Aba Darko, an eco-traveling and sustainability vlogger. Her interaction added another layer of awareness to the event, bridging the gap between environmental advocacy and artistic expression.
“This piece is about reminding ourselves that the Earth is our home—it deserves care, not carelessness,” says Ian Kwakye. “Street art has always been a voice for the people. We want that voice to say: take responsibility.”

The InPosters Art Collective isn’t stopping here. As part of their ongoing mission to blend art with activism, they’re simultaneously working on The Children’s Dorm Project, an ambitious initiative to paint 20 pediatric wards across Ghana. Alongside this, the collective continues to explore environmental consciousness through public art, proving that creativity can be both beautiful and purposeful.
As the world celebrated art and its power to connect, question, and inspire, this mural stood tall as a colorful reminder: the planet is not a dumping ground—it’s a living, breathing masterpiece worth saving.