In a stunning tribute to her roots, legacy, and personal journey, Madam Fafa Bankas, the visionary CEO of Peki Icon, marks her 38th birthday in a way that speaks volumes not just about style, but about substance, tradition, and identity.
Adorned in beautifully woven kente and regal beads that echoed the cultural richness of the Ewe people, Madam Bankas radiated strength, grace, and authenticity in a series of breathtaking, traditionally inspired birthday portraits that are already capturing the admiration of many across Ghana and beyond.
As the driving force behind Peki Icon, a fast-rising brand known for championing local excellence and innovation, Fafa Bankas has long been admired not only for her business acumen, but for the depth of her values, community development, culture, and traditional purpose. Her 38th birthday celebration, far from a mere social moment, is a powerful reflection of everything she stands for.
“I was born with stories in my voice,
And fire in my soul, not always by choice.
From the dusty paths of Peki I came,
With barefoot dreams and a bold little name. Mama and Papa’s Little Aƒefa
Sweeping the compound with palm fronds,
Running errands, laughing too loud,
Dreaming too big under mango trees.
Life wasn’t always easy, but it was mine.
𝐍𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐨 𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚ɖ𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐢 𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐚, 𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧ɔ 𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐞 ɖ𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐮.
(If there’s laughter and tears in it, I’ve lived it.) I’ve loved deep, cried quiet, smiled through pain,
Fallen hard, broken down, and built myself again.
I’ve lost, I’ve healed, I’ve grown
The quiet kind. The strong kind.
From a village girl to a woman of vision,
With stories, scars, and wild ambition.
I lead with heart, I fall with grace,
I’m still learning when to run, and when to slow my pace. I am fashion. I am fire.
A shy soul that shows up strong.
A lover. A leader. A child of God.
A village girl with city desire. Ŋ𝐤𝐞𝐤𝐞 𝐚ɖ𝐞𝐰𝐨 𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐳𝐢𝐧ɔ𝐚𝐦𝐞ƒ𝐨, 𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐰𝐨 𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐚ɖ𝐞 𝐝𝐳𝐢 ɖ𝐢.
(Some days call for courage, others for calm.) Dada… Papa…
You’re not here to see this,
But every bold step I take
It’s for you. I’ll make you proud. This is 38.
Not perfect. Not finished. But full of grace,
And still rising. Today, I shine like the sunstone I was born to be.
Not just a birthday, this is my Big Becoming. A celebration of every scar turned story, Every tear turned testimony.
Call the drums. Gather the joy. 𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐦í𝐚ɖ𝐮 ɣ𝐞! Let’s dance for all I’ve been
And all I’m becoming. A goddess was created. And she’s still rising. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 ~PekiVia” She wrote.
Her words resonate with many young women and aspiring entrepreneurs who look up to her not just as a CEO, but as a role model. Over the years, she has gracefully balanced business leadership with advocacy for women’s empowerment, youth development, and the promotion of indigenous culture.
In the photos released, every detail from her posture to the intricate fabric patterns told a story of a woman deeply rooted in her ancestry, yet confidently forward-facing. There is no doubt: this was more than a birthday shoot. It was a statement. A celebration of being proudly African and A declaration of self-love through heritage.
As she steps into her 38th year, well-wishers from all walks of life, from corporate leaders to community elders have poured in messages of admiration and blessings, many describing her as “a daughter of the land who walks with the wisdom of the old and the vision of the new.”
