About

Ghost Bongo is a husband-and-wife team based in South Philadelphia. Starting in 2018, Ghost Bongo was born out of a desire to create merch that they would like to find in a thrift store and that stands the test of time.

What does "Ghost Bongo" mean?   After learning that "Bongo Head" was already taken on social media, they used a screen name builder and landed on Ghost Bongo!

They run Ghost Bongo out of their 700 sq. ft. trinity home, where they live with their tri-pawed German Shepherd, Mabel, and black cat, Ollie.

Christian

Ghost Bongo (aka Christian) is a graphic designer based in South Philadelphia. After earning his BFA in Communication Design from Kutztown University in 2018, he started posting as Ghost Bongo on social media as a way to continue practicing design with creative freedom.

Outside of design, Christian likes to skateboard and play music which helps him stay creative and engaged with the community.

Professional Work

Janna

Mrs. Ghost Bongo (aka Janna) has been a marketing professional since earning her degree from Kutztown University in 2015.

Since the start of Ghost Bongo, she has kept Ghost Bongo running smoothly behind the scenes. She manages the website, email, and fulfillment.

Ollie

Found on the streets of South Philly, Ollie has been a core member of Ghost Bongo since 2019. He's our lead product tester and QC manager.

If you have cat allergies...we are very sorry. We really do try to keep Ollie off the shirts!

Mabel

Mabel joined Ghost Bongo in 2020. Born without one of her paws, her little leg was removed in 2024, making her a tri-pawd. Don't let her handicap fool you though, Mabel is a Black German Shepherd known for their high energy levels.

Mabel motivates us to pack and ship orders as quickly as possible because if we don't, there won't be any room for her to sleep on our office floor! She also forces Janna to take breaks on fulfillment days.

Again, we are very sorry if you're allergic to pet dander! Mabel's shedding is out of control!