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Green Butterfly Launches Fundraiser to Build Market Marquees & Purchase Tables and Chairs

Green Butterfly has officially launched a community-powered fundraiser with a heartfelt mission: to build our very own marquees and acquire durable tables and chairs for the Green Butterfly Market. This initiative marks a major step toward strengthening our market’s foundation and ensuring long-term stability for the artisans, creatives, and small business owners who rely on this space.

For years, the Green Butterfly Market has served as a vibrant hub for handmade goods, creativity, and cultural expression. Our artisans pour their passion into their craft, and we work tirelessly to support them with accessible, affordable opportunities to sell their products. Owning our own infrastructure is the next critical step in sustaining this vision.

Why We’re Raising Funds.
Currently, a significant portion of our operational cost goes into renting marquees, tents, tables, and chairs every market day. This recurring expense drives up vendor fees and limits how much we can subsidize for artisans—especially emerging ones who depend on our market as an accessible launchpad.

By building and owning our own marquees and purchasing our own tables and chairs, we will be able to:

Stabilize vendor fees, making participation more predictable and affordable
Continue subsidizing selling costs for artisans who need the extra support

Improve the overall market experience for visitors and vendors alike

Invest more into growth, programming, and artisan development initiatives

This isn’t just an infrastructure project—it’s a sustainability project.

A Community Market Needs Community Support.
Green Butterfly has always been powered by people: our artisans, our visitors, our supporters, and our extended creative family. Now, we are calling on you to join us in shaping the future of the market.Whether you are a regular shopper, a lover of handmade goods, an advocate for small businesses, or someone who believes in Ghanaian creativity, your contribution—big or small—makes a difference.

How You Can Help:
We invite the public, friends of the market, and supporters worldwide to join this crowdfunding initiative.
You can donate directly through our fundraising link here:

Https://paystack.shop/pay/greenbutterflymarket

Every cedi contributed brings us closer to a self-sustaining market that continues to uplift local artisans and preserve the spirit of creativity that Green Butterfly is known for.

Together, We Build
This fundraiser is more than a request for support—it is an invitation to be part of something lasting. By helping us acquire our own infrastructure, you are helping to secure the future of hundreds of artisans who depend on the Green Butterfly Market as a platform of hope, livelihood, and opportunity.

Let’s build a stronger, more resilient marketplace—together.

First lady of St. Kitts and Nevis Visits Green Butterfly Gallery

A Celebration of Culture, Craft, and Community.

On a remarkable and inspiring day for local enterprise and cultural exchange, the First Lady of St. Kitts and Nevis – Diani Prince-Drew, paid a special courtesy call on Naa Tsoolo Kakalor I, the Development Queen and Right Wing Queen of Jamestown Ngleshie Alata, during a visit to the vibrant Green Butterfly Gallery at AnC Corner.

Located in the heart of East Legon, the Green Butterfly Gallery stands as a powerful symbol of creativity, sustainability, and economic empowerment. Founded and directed by Naa Tsoolo Kakalor I, Green Butterfly is dedicated to supporting local artisans—many of them women—by providing a platform to showcase and sell handmade products that celebrate Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.

A Meaningful Visit

The First Lady’s visit was more than a diplomatic gesture—it was a recognition of the incredible work being done by grassroots entrepreneurs and artisans in Ghana. Touring the gallery, she experienced firsthand the craftsmanship behind locally made products ranging from handmade jewelry and textiles to natural beauty products and art pieces.

Her presence highlighted the importance of strengthening cultural and economic ties between African and Caribbean communities. It also underscored the global appreciation for African creativity and craftsmanship.

Supporting Local Artisans Matters

Small businesses and artisans are the backbone of many communities across Ghana. When people choose to shop from local producers, they are doing far more than making a purchase—they are supporting families, preserving traditional skills, and contributing to sustainable economic development.

Organizations like Green Butterfly create opportunities for artisans who may otherwise lack access to international markets and consistent retail spaces. Through initiatives like the gallery and the Green Butterfly Artisan Markets, local creators gain visibility, income, and the confidence to expand their craft.

A Special Day to Shop Local

The First Lady’s visit serves as a timely reminder of the power of intentional shopping. On special occasions—and every day—choosing to buy from small businesses keeps creativity alive and communities thriving. ✨
Whether it’s handcrafted jewelry, natural skincare products, textiles, or artwork, each item carries a story of dedication, heritage, and resilience.

As visitors and supporters explore the Green Butterfly Gallery at AnC Corner, they are not only discovering beautiful products—they are investing in people, culture, and the future of local enterprise in Ghana.

Empowering Communities Through Creativity

Under the leadership of Naa Tsoolo Kakalor I, Green Butterfly continues to champion a vision where artisans are celebrated, communities are empowered, and sustainable business practices flourish.

The courtesy visit by the First Lady of St. Kitts and Nevis stands as a shining example of how global recognition can uplift local initiatives and inspire continued support for the artisans who keep Ghana’s creative spirit alive. 🌍🦋

FOUNDER OF GREEN BUTTERFLY AWARDED AFRICAN AMBASSADOR OF SUSTAINABLE CREATIVE ENTERPRISE & INDEGENOUS MARKET EMPOWERMENT

Naa Tsoolo Kakalor the 1st – Founder of Green Butterfly, has been awarded the title of “African Ambassador” by the African Ambassadorial awards. The awards, powered by the Business Executive Group, recognizes outstanding leaders who are contributing to the ongoing African Renaissance. Naa Tsoolo Kakalor was awarded Ambassador of sustainable creative enterprise and indegenous market development. This was based on her significant contribution to Ghana’s creative economy after 15 years of running the Green Butterfly Market. Naa was presented her award by the ambassador of Belarus to Kenya Mr. Pavel Vziatkin in a ceremony held in Nairobi – Kenya.

Quoting the Citation by the Business Executive Group – “IN HONOR OF YOUR DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP, TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT, AND UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE. YOUR VISIONARY CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE NOT ONLY ADVANCED PROGRESS WITHIN YOUR SECTOR BUT HAVE ALSO INSPIRED A LEGACY OF EMPOWERMENT, INNOVATION, AND PAN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT. YOU STAND AS A BEACON OF INTEGRITY AND PURPOSE, DESERVING OF THIS AMBASSADORIAL HONOR. “

Naa Tsoolo Kakalor, who is also the Development Queen of Ngleshie Alata, will be working with other ambassadors across Africa to strengthen the continent’s economic diplomacy for accelerated development.

Green Butterfly Niche Market: Where Creativity Meets Conscious Living

Next Niche Market Date: 31st May, 2025
Location: A&C Corner, East Legon
Frequency: Every Last Saturday of the Month
In the heart of East Legon, a new wave of creativity and consciousness is blooming — welcome to the Green Butterfly Niche Market, a recurring sanctuary of sustainability, culture, and community. If you haven’t experienced it yet, now’s the time to mark your calendar.

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 What Makes Green Butterfly Special?
This isn’t your average market.
It’s a curated experience — where art and soul meet sustainability.
From handcrafted decor to fashion-forward eco-wear, every product here has a story, a purpose, and a planet-friendly touch. Nestled in a vibrant corner of East Legon, the market transforms the A&C Corner into a buzzing creative hub every last Saturday of the month.
Whether you’re a student looking for inspiration, an artisan looking to connect, or a family seeking wholesome weekend vibes — Green Butterfly welcomes you.

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 For the Conscious Consumer
We’re building something for the Eco-Conscious Consumers, Community builders, and local tastemakers who crave meaningful purchases. Think:
Eco-conscious shoppers looking to align purchases with their values
Young creatives pushing cultural boundaries
Families and influencers finding community in sustainability
Here, vibrant music, lush greenery, and earth-toned aesthetics set the stage for exploration, discovery, and connection.

Ghana’s Premier Artisan Market since 2010

15 years after it’s inception, Green Butterfly continues to set the standard for the Artisan experience in Accra. The Green Butterfly Market is not just a market, it’s an entire experience!!!

March is one of the hottest moths of the year in Ghana and the sun did not disappount us last Saturday as many of us trugged through the heat and cooled down with delicious chilled drinks like Coconut Water, Nature’s Brew Fruit juices, Sugarcane juice, and Sobolo by Bisa Y. The trees and flowers all around us gave us something to smile about, and our Beer stands sold out completely!

Thanks to all our faithful customers and supporters of this important movement, to socialize and shop in a conscious way.

See you next Saturday 29th March for our NICHE MARKET happening at the A & C Corner in East Legon. Send a whatsapp message to 0247900791 to request location pin!

Let’s continue to spread eco-friendly culture.

Washoku Foods is Green Butterfly Vendor of the Year 2024!

Every year the Green Butterfly Market awards the title of VENDOR OF THE YEAR to one of our outstanding vendors. As part of our initiatives to keep our communities clean and green, we encourage our vendors to engage in sustainable best practices for their businesses. The Green Butterfly vendor of the year displays innovation, hard work, team work, and a commitment to living a greener lifestyle. We are pleased to announce the Vendor of the Year 2024 award went to WASHOKU FOODS – a family business that has shown great loyalty to Green Butterfly Market, superb team spirit and dynamism.

Over the last few years we have seen Washoku Foods flourish in the Green Butterfly market with a great display of resilience and mindfulness. Green Butterfly is pleased to reward them with free participation in the Green Butterfly Market for 3 markets. We look forward to many more markets together.

Founder of Green Butterfly enstooled as Paramount Development Queen of Jamestown.

Multidisciplinary Artist, entrepreneur and founder of Green Butterfly – Yasmeen Helwani has been enstooled as the Ngleshie Alata Paramount Stool Develoment Queen – Naa Tsoolo Kakalor the 1st.

Madame Yazmeen, also popularly known as Yaz Meen, is a descendant of Ngleshie and is well known in Jamestown for her skills training and women empowerment programs. By linking her skills training programs to the Green Butterfly market, a breakthrough has been made, and marginalized women in Jamestown are now able to make a living.

When asked how she became active in Jamestown Naa Tsoolo Kakalor I says, “In 2019 I was approached by the JTNNK (Jamestown Ngleshie Noyaa Kpee) to participate in some interviews and activities in Jamestown. I eventually joined the group and participated in a sanitation project to build some biodigester toilets with the support of Soroptimist International. This is how I ended up walking into the Adanse House without realizing that this was the same house my grandmother had married into, and the same house my father Faisal Helwani had formed the musical group “Ebaahi” back in the early seventies. I re-connected with Adanse and began having soapmaking workshops there, teaching women in the community the art of soapmaking. I am also assisting some of them to develop and grow their small businesses in collaboration with the Green Butterfly Market.”

We congratulate Naa Tsoolor Kakalor on her grand enstoolment which happened on Monday 23rd December after days of confinement and the performing of traditional rites by the Kingmakers of Ngleshie.

For more photos and videos from the swearing in, enstoolment, and outdooring of Naa Tsoolo Kakalor the 1st, Subscribe to her youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@jamestowndevelopmentqueen