Friday, May 15, 2026 · Updated Friday, May 15, 2026
Joma, Ghana
In the quiet enclave of Joma, Ghana, a resident has staged a deeply personal and visually arresting photographic series that challenges the noise of the modern digital landscape. Utilizing simple props—a ring light, a red patterned bandana, and handwritten sticky notes—the artist constructs a series of self-portraits that serve as both a personal manifesto and a universal call to action. At the center of this creative expression is a singular, powerful message: "SAY LESS DO MORE."
A person's head, facing up toward the camera, is encircled by a ring light. The person is wearing a black knitted hat and a red bandana with a white pattern. A yellow strip of tape is adhered to their forehead, bearing the handwritten text "SAY LESS DO MORE." One hand, with visible fingernails, is positioned near their face. The background is out of focus and appears to be a light brown wood surface. No information on the location in the city of Joma, Ghana is available in the image.
The visual compositions are tightly focused and rich in symbolic texture. In one striking frame, the subject is viewed directly through the circular halo of a ring light, their face partially obscured by a red bandana and a black knit cap. Affixed directly to their forehead is a yellow sticky note bearing the handwritten mantra. The ring light creates a literal spotlight, forcing the viewer to confront the message and the intense, quiet gaze of the individual behind it.
A person is lying on a wood-paneled surface, with a black knit hat covering part of their head and a red patterned bandana obscuring part of their face. A piece of yellow tape with the words "SAY LESS, DO MORE" is placed across their forehead. Two hands are covering their eyes. The person is wearing a pink shirt and pink pants. A pink bracelet with the inscription "GOD IS HERE" is visible on one wrist, and a silver chain bracelet is on the other. The image does not provide enough information to determine the location is Joma, Ghana.
Subsequent images in the series expand on this theme of introspective discipline. The subject is shown lying on a rustic wooden surface, eyes covered by hands, with a pink bracelet reading "GOD IS HERE" visible on one wrist. In another frame, the artist holds a silver cross necklace, a red book resting nearby, suggesting a foundation of faith and intellectual preparation supporting their silent resolve.
An individual wearing a black beanie and red bandana is lying on a pink garment, with a red book resting on their arm. A silver cross necklace is held in their hands. A pink wristband is visible. The location is undetermined.
A man wearing a black beanie, red bandana, and pink long-sleeved shirt lies on a wooden surface with a piece of tape across his mouth that reads "SAY LESS DO MORE." He is holding a copy of the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. The image is framed by a circular light. The location is unknown.
The final chapters of the visual essay feature the classic self-help text "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill, with the "SAY LESS DO MORE" tape now placed firmly over the artist's mouth. This striking image encapsulates the core philosophy of the project: that true progress is made in silence, through deliberate action rather than empty speech. In a world dominated by constant self-promotion, this Ghanaian artist's quiet, powerful imagery offers a refreshing blueprint for personal growth.
The image shows a book titled "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. The book cover is white with the title in brown and red lettering. Beneath the title, it reads "Revised and expanded by Arthur R. Pell". At the bottom, it states "Over 15 million copies sold worldwide". On the left side of the cover, a red banner states "Revised and updated for the 21st Century" and "One of the most influential bestsellers of all time". The book is resting on a wooden surface. The scene is not located in Joma, Ghana.
The image shows a piece of yellow tape affixed to a wooden surface. Red text written on the tape reads "SAY LESS DO MORE". The setting appears to be an interior space with a wooden surface, and there is no evidence to place the location in Joma, Ghana, or any other specific location.
A medium, eye-level, indoor shot shows a person lying down under a ring light. Two hands surround the person's face. The person has a red bandana on their head and a black beanie hat. A piece of yellow tape across their forehead says "SAY LESS DO MORE" written in red ink. The person wears a pink t-shirt with blue trim. The location is unknown.
A medium, eye-level shot focuses on a dark-skinned individual through a circular ring light. The subject has a yellow sticky note affixed to their forehead with the handwritten words, "SAY LESS DO MORE". They are wearing a red bandana patterned with white and black designs, and a black knit cap is visible on the left side of their head. Their right hand, adorned with a ring, is raised near their head, and they are wearing a light pink shirt. The background is a wooden surface, and the exact location in Joma, Ghana is indiscernible from the visual information provided.
A person lies on a wooden surface, visible through a ring light. The person wears a black beanie and a red bandana, with a yellow bandage across their forehead. They are wearing a pink long-sleeved shirt with "ORVIS" written on it. Two hands are visible, one near a small metallic fixture with a red ring on one finger, the other near the bottom of the frame. The location of Joma, Ghana is not visible in the image.
Joma, Ghana · May 15, 2026, 3:53 PM
A person's head, facing up toward the camera, is encircled by a ring light. The person is wearing a black knitted hat and a red bandana with a white pattern. A yellow strip of tape is adhered to their forehead, bearing the handwritten text "SAY LESS DO MORE." One hand, with visible fingernails, is positioned near their face. The background is out of focus and appears to be a light brown wood surface. No information on the location in the city of Joma, Ghana is available in the image.
A person wearing a black beanie and red bandana, with a piece of tape over their mouth that reads "SAY LESS DO MORE", is laying on their back on a wooden surface. They are holding open a copy of "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. The person is wearing rings and a silver bracelet. The scene is illuminated by a ring light. The location is not specified in the image or provided text.
A person is lying on a wood-paneled surface, with a black knit hat covering part of their head and a red patterned bandana obscuring part of their face. A piece of yellow tape with the words "SAY LESS, DO MORE" is placed across their forehead. Two hands are covering their eyes. The person is wearing a pink shirt and pink pants. A pink bracelet with the inscription "GOD IS HERE" is visible on one wrist, and a silver chain bracelet is on the other. The image does not provide enough information to determine the location is Joma, Ghana.
An overhead shot presents a person centered within a circular light fixture. The individual is positioned on a wooden surface, donning a black beanie and a red bandana. They are wearing a pink, long-sleeved shirt with blue trim, bearing the word "ORVIS" in blue. On their right wrist is a pink bracelet with white text that reads "GOD IS HERE". Their right hand holds a silver necklace with a cross pendant, while their left hand rests on a red book. The individual has facial hair and closed eyes. The location is not discernible as Joma, Ghana.
An individual wearing a black beanie and red bandana is lying on a pink garment, with a red book resting on their arm. A silver cross necklace is held in their hands. A pink wristband is visible. The location is undetermined.
A person is lying on a wooden floor indoors. The person is wearing a black beanie and a red bandana. They are also wearing a pink long-sleeved shirt with blue trim and a pink bracelet on their left wrist. Their right hand is holding a silver necklace with a cross pendant. A red book is also visible near their body. The image is taken with a ring light, creating a bright circular halo around the scene.
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A man wearing a black beanie, red bandana, and pink long-sleeved shirt lies on a wooden surface with a piece of tape across his mouth that reads "SAY LESS DO MORE." He is holding a copy of the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. The image is framed by a circular light. The location is unknown.
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