
By fostering understanding, Gmela brand helps travellers value and respect the diverse aspects of Ghana, offering an enriching journey that goes beyond tourism.
Inspired by the enigmatic allure of ravens and the sharp precision of technology, this project explores the balance between dark, sleek visuals and user-centric design.

Problem
Your gateway to Africa
Gmela is here for young to middle aged diasporans/black individuals who desire a well-rounded experience in Ghana. They want to enjoy the leisure offerings like parties and concerts while also gaining a deep understanding of Ghana's cultural and historical background through our curated offerings.
They seek to explore Ghana beyond the heavily promoted nightlife, craving a more wholesome, luxurious, and comfortable experience that prioritises their needs as travellers.
By fostering understanding, Gmela brand helps travellers value and respect the diverse aspects of Ghana, offering an enriching journey that goes beyond tourism. Overall, Gmela wants to showcase Ghana as a country that is “well-rounded” in its offerings while putting local business owners and activities at the forefront. We want to aid in changing the narrative that Ghana is only a place you go to for nightlife activities.
The new identity embodies Gmela's commitment of being Your Gateway to Africa.
Gmela logo is a combination of a star, 2 arcs and a circle. These elements represent the star on the Independence square, the arc on the “black star square” and Africa respectively.





Concept
Product
Creative/ Art Director: Osunleke Samuel
Brand Designer: Osunleke Samuel
Motion and sound design: Osunleke Samuel












Concept
Creative Direction & Brand Identity: Osunleke Samuel, Motion & sound Design: Osunleke Samuel, Product Design: Osunleke Samuel, Developer: Chisom Prince
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(GQ® — 02)
©2026

By fostering understanding, Gmela brand helps travellers value and respect the diverse aspects of Ghana, offering an enriching journey that goes beyond tourism.

Problem
Your gateway to Africa
Gmela is here for young to middle aged diasporans/black individuals who desire a well-rounded experience in Ghana. They want to enjoy the leisure offerings like parties and concerts while also gaining a deep understanding of Ghana's cultural and historical background through our curated offerings.
They seek to explore Ghana beyond the heavily promoted nightlife, craving a more wholesome, luxurious, and comfortable experience that prioritises their needs as travellers.
By fostering understanding, Gmela brand helps travellers value and respect the diverse aspects of Ghana, offering an enriching journey that goes beyond tourism. Overall, Gmela wants to showcase Ghana as a country that is “well-rounded” in its offerings while putting local business owners and activities at the forefront. We want to aid in changing the narrative that Ghana is only a place you go to for nightlife activities.
The new identity embodies Gmela's commitment of being Your Gateway to Africa.
Gmela logo is a combination of a star, 2 arcs and a circle. These elements represent the star on the Independence square, the arc on the “black star square” and Africa respectively.




Concept
Product
Creative/ Art Director: Osunleke Samuel
Brand Designer: Osunleke Samuel
Motion and sound design: Osunleke Samuel












Concept
Creative Direction & Brand Identity: Osunleke Samuel, Motion & sound Design: Osunleke Samuel, Product Design: Osunleke Samuel, Developer: Chisom Prince
More Works
(GQ® — 02)
©2026

By fostering understanding, Gmela brand helps travellers value and respect the diverse aspects of Ghana, offering an enriching journey that goes beyond tourism.

Problem
Your gateway to Africa
Gmela is here for young to middle aged diasporans/black individuals who desire a well-rounded experience in Ghana. They want to enjoy the leisure offerings like parties and concerts while also gaining a deep understanding of Ghana's cultural and historical background through our curated offerings.
They seek to explore Ghana beyond the heavily promoted nightlife, craving a more wholesome, luxurious, and comfortable experience that prioritises their needs as travellers.
By fostering understanding, Gmela brand helps travellers value and respect the diverse aspects of Ghana, offering an enriching journey that goes beyond tourism. Overall, Gmela wants to showcase Ghana as a country that is “well-rounded” in its offerings while putting local business owners and activities at the forefront. We want to aid in changing the narrative that Ghana is only a place you go to for nightlife activities.
The new identity embodies Gmela's commitment of being Your Gateway to Africa.
Gmela logo is a combination of a star, 2 arcs and a circle. These elements represent the star on the Independence square, the arc on the “black star square” and Africa respectively.




Concept
Product
Creative/ Art Director: Osunleke Samuel
Brand Designer: Osunleke Samuel
Motion and sound design: Osunleke Samuel












Concept
Creative Direction & Brand Identity: Osunleke Samuel, Motion & sound Design: Osunleke Samuel, Product Design: Osunleke Samuel, Developer: Chisom Prince
More Works
©2026

