"Mahama alleged that policemen had turned their attention to him after he had begun filming them. He is considering filing a lawsuit against the police for the 'benefit of the society'."
"Mahama is one of Ghana's most successful contemporary artists, known for large-scale artworks made from sewn-together jute sacks that explore themes such as labour and globalisation."
"He invests money made from the sale of his works into building cultural spaces in Tamale, including the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art and Red Clay Studio."
"The Ghana Police Service stated they have started investigations into the alleged assault, while Mahama accused the Black Maria team of the attack."
Mahama, a prominent Ghanaian artist, reported an assault by police after filming them. He and other victims received treatment at a local hospital. Mahama accused the Black Maria police unit of the attack, while the police denied misrepresentation of events. Known for his impactful art, Mahama invests in cultural spaces in Tamale. He recently topped Art Review's Power 100 list and received recognition from the Ghanaian government. He is contemplating legal action against the police to benefit society and seeks disbandment of the Black Maria unit. Investigations into the incident are underway.
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