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The most hip part of Accra is always changing, see what it has to offer.

From fine dining to street food

Next Stop Osu

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Coming events

Discover Accra’s music, performing arts, galleries, sports etc.

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Explore Accra. This travel map includes streets & locations 19

beyond Accra

This month we explore the Volta and East Regions of Ghana 22

GhanaChrome photos by Grischa Schimitz at the Goethe Institut (p.13)

Entertainment index

Dining index 26

Shopping index Shop at neighborhood markets or unique boutiques 28

Accommodation index Luxury to budget hotels and holiday rentals 30

Transportation index

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Located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the central business district, Osu is known for its busy commercial, restaurant and nightlife activity

Ghanaian food at Bukas or be more adventurous and try a local chop bar like Asanka Local or Paradise Palace. Restaurant Clarisse, is Ivory Coast’s version of a chop bar, don’t be deceived by its size, the food is world class.

Osu has no shortage of Chinese, Italian, Indian and French restaurants, some of the best in Accra.

Splurge at Bread and Wine for some high quality French food.

Shopping ranges from stalls which line the street, to the eco-friendly Trashy Bags where you can buy beautiful bags made from plastic su’s constant bustle and trendy waste, to high end boutiques like Christie Brown. If you are lookshops makes it an essential ing for a budget hotel, we were part of any visit. As you enter impressed with the iconic Frankie Cantonments Road, known Hotel’s renovated rooms on the to virtually everyone as Oxford Street, you are immediately struck top floor. Otherwise, if you want to splurge for a room or a cocktail by how busy it is, with vehicles, people, large La Villa Boutique hotel, originally commercial buildings, and huge billboards. the Russian Embassy, whose lush This is a 24 hour the hub of activity. This is garden and style make it a quiet where you will find many of Accra’s best bars and stylish escape. Delicious and restaurants and boutiques. Discover a Italian-themed ice cream parlors contemporary twist on Ghanaian food and music at the The Republic Bar & Grill, choose like Pinocchio and Arlecchino make this commercial stretch a from an extensive drink selection at Fire Fly or just chill at Shisha Lounge. Find Traditional visitor’s dream.

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Left: Pinocchio, the latest gelataria in Accra offers over 40 different flavors of Gelato and has a beautiful restaurant attached called La Piazza.

Clockwise from top right: Street vendors on Oxford Street, La Villa Boutique Hotel, Republic Bar & Grill, Trashy Bags, delicious Ivorian style grilled Tilapia at Clarisse Restaurant

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coming events Beatboxing Summer Shakespeare June 2 - July 26 Nubuke Foundation A six week intensive acting workshop for young people (13-25), with a prep class on May 2.

This year’s play is Macbeth, there will be lots of stage combat, political intrigue, and dead bodies! Final performances July 25-26. (p. 12)

Café Muller June 5

May 8-10 Alliance Française, Accra Under Kontrol the French combo made up of 4 beatboxers: MicFlow, Mr Lips, Tiko and Fayabraz (Paris, Lyon and Marseille) won the Beatbox Team World Champions in 2009 and discovery artist of Printemps de Bourges 2011. They will be doing a two day workshop at the Alliance Française and performing on the 10th. Their music is inspired by hip-hop, electro, jazz and funk, producing melodies, rhythms, bass and scratches using only their voices. (p. 10) 8

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Goethe Institute.

Pina Bausch (1940 2009) was a German performer and choreographer of modern dance, with a unique style, a blend of movement, sound, and prominent stage sets. This movie documents her bestknown dance, Café Müller (1978).

events - music

music & DANCE May Live in Accra Jazz Festival Until May 3 A week of live concerts and festivities relating to Jazz at different venues around Accra, along with visual art exhibitions, movie screenings, workshops for technicians in the performing arts and masterclasses for musicians. Alliance Française

1 A Day of Jazz with Dr. Royal Hartigan & Jazz Ensemble Master Class, Demonstrations, and Performances Explore the history of Jazz and the essential styles of this dynamic art form through discussion, listening, viewing, and performances. Musicians, kindly bring your instruments.

10am: African Background to 1930s, 1pm: Jazz 1940-1970 4pm: Jazz 1970s -present 7pm: Current paths in Global Jazz. Free,To register email Royal Hartigan at royaljhartigan@yahoo.com or culturel@afaccra.com Tel: 0501287811.

Best Western Hotel 1 Tune up your performance by Jazz Tone

Productions Masterclass Discover what it takes to deliver a great performance. Participants will perform with a professional accompanist. Vocalists bring one lead sheet, instrumentalists, bring an instrument and a lead sheet. Open to all levels.

Acclaimed for “Keeping Jazz Alive” in Ghana Toni “Jazz Tone” has been a band leader for 16 years in Ghana and overseas.

100 GHS (in advance) / 150 GHS (on the day) To register email Toni Manieson: tonimanieson@ymail. com or culturel@afaccra. com Tel: 0501287811.

Best Western Hotel, 4-7pm

1 252 Jazz Band / Dela Botri & Hewale Sounds / Sound Factree & Guests 20 GHS, +233 Bar and Grill, 8 pm 2 Rumba Battle Join this Rumba contest with a partner for a chance to win tickets for the Franco Na Biso concert and other prizes.

All participants will receive a gift! Register at events2@afaccra.com or 0501287811. Alliance Française, 4 pm, Free 3 Franco Na Biso!

A Tribute To The Great Franco Luambo Music by Jean-Rémy Guédon (sax and vocal) and Kojack Kossakamvwe (guitar and vocal), with Alberto Mapoto (guitar and vocal), Christian Kamba (drums) and Guy Tusiama (electric bass). Franco Na Biso! is a

3 Ghanaian music and jazz Lecture Guitarist and University of Ghana lecturer Colter Harper (colterharper.com) presents a workshop on incorporating Ghanaian musical structures into jazz and popular music.

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events - music Franco-Congolese quintet that pays tribute to the great guitarist and singer Franco Luambo, father of the Congolese Rumba.

This project combines the best musical traditions of Zaire to contemporary European jazz music.

Musicians will play masterpieces made of rumba rythm and saxophone improvisations. Special focus is put on the vocals to faithfully recreate Franco Luambo’s musical atmosphere. Combining innovative rumba and improvisation: two musical fields, two musical traditions, two continents for a great meeting. 10GHS, 5GHS for AF students and members, free for children under 12 Alliance Française, 8 pm,

and for enquiries, email events@afaccra.com or call 0501287811. Alliance Française, 4 pm, Free.

Selected applicants only.

q Under Kontrol Under Kontrol is a French combo made up of 4 beatboxers: MicFlow, Mr Lips, Tiko and Fayabraz (Paris, Lyon and Marseille). Beatbox Team World Champions in 2009 and discovery artist of Printemps de Bourges 2011. They realeased an album in 2011 entitled 1. Using the voice as the only instrument, they create music inspired by hip-hop, electro, jazz and funk producing melodies, rhythms, bass and scratches with their mouths that will leave the listener speechless.

Opening Act : Jahwi (Ghana) Jahwi began beat boxing while in high school influenced by a class mate named Papa

89 Beatboxing workshop with Under Kontrol A one day workshop for professionals with the members of Under Kontrol and one day for beginners and the younger ones. To register 10

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Villy & the Xtreme Volumes

Kwesi aka Logik and later Doug E. Fresh and African percussions. Jahwi has merged his beat boxing skills with his poetry and music; his distinct style has become a trademark of his craft. Alliance Française, 8 pm, 10GHC, 5GHC for AF students and members, free for children under 12

f National Symphony Orchestra in Concert With Yale University Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble as guest.

National Theatre, 7:30 g Villy & the Xtreme Volumes with Special Guest: King Ayisoba The Uncolonised Concert uses music and arts to combat African leaders.

This Nigerian Sensation will tear down the stage with Xtreme Music, Xtreme Entertainment, Xtreme Expression, Xtreme confrontation, a

events - music complete Musical Fusion of Afrobeat, Rock, Soul, Highlife and more.

Joined by guest artist King Ayisoba, a hiplife performer and Kologo guitar player from the Upper East Region of Ghana.

His Kologo sounds are melodic and percussive at the same time. Credited with changing the Accra music scene by using traditional instruments with the hip life beats, bleeps and bass. Alliance Française, 8 pm, 10GHC, 5GHC for AF students and members, free for children under 12

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7 La 33

With more than a decade, 60 thousand albums sold and nearly 2,000 different

presentations in five continents, La-33 has become one of the most influential Colombian salsa orchestras on the international scene. La-33 began in 2001 when the brothers Sergio and Santiago Mejia assembled a group of musicians to form a salsa band. They found their inspiration in urban rhythms like rock, jazz and reggae.

The band is also inspired by the New York 70’s music scene, where the rough and dirty sounds of the city are mixed with Caribbean rhythms. Sponsored by the Colombian Embassy in Ghana. Be ready to dance! Cocktails and other drinks will be served by the The Republic Bar & Grill. Trade Fair – Round Pavilion, 8 pm, 10GHC, 5GHC for AF students and members,

free for children under 12

s International Music Day / Fete de la Musique – Akwaaba Sound System Akwaaba Sound System carries the spirit of The Fête de la Musique, as it mashes together DJing, visuals and choreography into a spicy pan-African stew, to create a truly stimulating party experience. DJs bbrave, Just-Ice & Mineral pair up with MC Steloo, live percussionists and acrobatic dancers, running the gamut from highlife to zouglou, ndombolo and afrohouse. The Fete de la Musique will start early for the little ones: join us from 2pm for lots of activities and music workshops for children. Alliance Française, 8 pm, Free

Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 0302 773134 / afaccra.com Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd (next to NAFTI ) Cantonments, Tel: 0302779769 / goethe.de National Theater of Ghana South Liberia Rd Tel: 0244272884 / nationaltheatre.com.gh +233 Jazz Bar & Grill 75 Ring Rd, North Ridge, Tel: 0244 276027 Best Western Quartey Papafio Ave, Tel: 030 2216570 / bestwesternpremier.com.gh g h a n a k e y. c o m 1 1

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2 Summer Shakespeare Prep Sample a Summer Shakespeare session, play theatre games, work on your audition monologue, and meet new people!

Open to children aged 9 and up. Note the Summer Shakespeare program is only open to young people aged 13-25. Email: accratheatreworkshop@gmail. com. Nubuke Foundation 3-5pm l La Paillote Takpekpe: Of God’s & Men, The Switch by Golda Addo Musical Theater Presented by: New Morning Art Cafe Theatre & Creative Centre. In the country of Mantain, corruption and vice have found solace. Leaders and Citizens exist, but you would hardly know who is which, looking at the rottenness of their collective behaviours. The gods are watching, but they are now tired of it. Do they step in, wipe Mantein out, or offer them a fresh start?

Alliance Française, 7:30 pm, 2GHS, 1GHS for AF students and members, free for children under 12

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2 Summer Shakespeare 2014: Macbeth June 2-July 26 A six week intensive acting workshop for young people (13-25). Now in its fourth year, Summer Shakespeare provides a unique program of Shakespeare performance & appreciation to Accra’s youth. Auditions start June 2. Rehearsals are Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 2-5pm at the Nubuke Foundation in East Legon. This year’s play is Macbeth, there will be lots of stage combat, political intrigue, and dead bodies! Final performances July 25-26 at Nubuke Foundation, East Legon. Email accratheatreworkshop@gmail.com for more information or visit www.facebook.com/ summershakespearegh h La Paillote Takpekpe: Dreamscapeby Accra Theatre Workshop Puppet Show

A young woman traverses a dream world, battling her mental fears, but will she have the courage to translate dreams into waking? Little Warrior, our protagonist, has to navigate four worlds that hang in the balance between sleep and waking. This event will take the audience through two of those worlds, exploring concepts of afrofuturism and identity through movement, sound, and spectacle. An excerpt from a full-length multimedia visual theatre (giant puppets, modern dance, fashion, dubstep), with a live DJ set by DJ Steloo. Accra Theatre Workshop is the resident theatre group at the Nubuke Foundation in East Legon. The performance will be followed by a talkback from director Emelia Asiedu & creator Elisabeth Efua Sutherland.

Alliance Française, 7:30 pm, 2GHS, 1GHS for AF students and members, free for children under 12

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art May

s GhanaChrome German Photographer and Cinematographer Grischa Schimitz (who also worked on the movie “Adopted”

see page 14) displays her beautiful images. This is a series of candid photos of Ghana. Until June 4, Goethe Institut

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Larry Otoo (Paintings) Until May 18 One of the most renowned painters in Ghana today, Larry Otoo likes to refer to himself as a contemporary traditionalist. His vibrant, abstract paintings in oil and acrylic capture the rhythm and beat of daily life. The pieces exhibited here focus on his love for jazz and music.

Alliance Française (9am-9pm)

Behind Vodafone - Oxford St. Osu +233 (0)54 434 9857

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sees a series of characters sleepwalking in and out of a deserted cafe. The rhythm is obsessively regular. Bursts of violence are followed by long stillness. Free, Goethe Institut

film May

2 Michel Petrucciani British filmmaker Michael Radford (The Postman) felt Petrucciani (19631999) had an amazing talent, to which this documentary pays tribute. The film about this great jazz pianist was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.

Free, Goethe Institut, 7pm

closeness and inevitable misunderstandings.

Cameraman Grischa Schmitz and the Directors Rouven Rech & Gudrun F. Widlok will be present, Goethe Institut, 7pm

June

Adopted Germany / Ghana 2010 Rouven Rech, Gudrun F. Widlok. A delightful documentary about a very unusual cross cultural exchange! African families adopt Western adults who are estranged from their own families. The film depicts the life of the three protagonists Gisela, Thelma and Ludger, their journey to their new families in Ghana and a process of anticipated

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5 Café Muller (A dance by Pina Bausch) 49 Min: First performance in 1978 The half-hour work, set to snatches of music by Henry Purcell,

Café Muller

p Pina Bausch Anne Linsel: 43 Min: 2006. Three years before her death Pina Bausch and the Wuppertal Dance Theater became a phenomenon of the dance world, on track to success.

Using stage clips and interviews, the film shows how this dance group gained fame through perseverance. Get an insight into the operation of this great German choreographer. Goethe Institut Cineclub : Every Wednesday Alliance Française, 7pm 2GHS, 1GHS for AF students and members For the full program, visit afaccra.com

events - sports Yoga at theMövenpick Bliss Yoga has started new yoga classes at the Mövenpick Hotel. Guided instruction from Nana who has over 15 years of qualified experience. All levels are welcome. The Mövenpick Hotel yoga studio is on the 1st Floor.

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w 2nd XTERRA Offroad Triathlon The long distance Olympic will start at 7.30am, and

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the short distance Sprint at 8.30am. Entrance fee is 30GHS, For more info call: 0201 430 967, Legon University, Accra

qw Sogakope sailing race week-end A great weekend of Sailing with an overnight stay at Sogakope on the Saturday. Drinks and food on Subhi’s Island on Sunday.

The cost of entering the race is 60 GHSper person.

Buffet Style evening meal 75GHS per person. Call:

0244 330 624 / 0362 094 187 to book a room. ghana-sailingclub.squarespace.com/home/ Ghana Sailing Club, Sogakope, Volta River

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beyond Accra Beyond Accra discover unique wildlife, historical monuments and so much more.

Wildlife Shai Hills Resource Reserve

The closest wildlife park to Accra. The vegetation of Shai Hills is dry, coastal evergreen savannah and 40% of the park is made up of hills covered with dry forest. Major wildlife to be seen include olive baboons, green monkeys, kobs and bushbucks, as well as monitor lizards, pythons and snakes. Bird lovers will also find many bird species including the Senegal Parrot, Grey

Plantain Eater, Hornbill, Red Northern Bishop and Violet Turaco and many more. Don’t miss a to visit to one of the three caves, Adwuku, Sayu or Hiewey Mole National Park

Mole is about a 1 hour drive from Tamale.

Tamale is about 600 km from Accra (a 13 hour bus ride, or a 1 hour 20 min plane ride) The largest of its kind in Ghana. Its savannah woodland and forested areas cover a staggering

space which measures just less than 5000 square kilometers. You can expect to see antelope, elephants, baboons, warthogs, buffalo, hyenas and if you’re very lucky, a leopard.

Lions have recently been re-introduced to the park as well. There are also more than 250 species of birds to enjoy. The park has a simple motel with a pool and restaurant located directly above the elephants’ bathing pond. g h a n a k e y. c o m

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Volta / Eastern Regions

The regions around Lake Volta are some of the most lush and green in Ghana. Its close proximity to Accra also makes it an ideal weekend get-away from the hustle and bustle of Accra. On the banks of the lake are also the highest mountain peaks in Ghana including Mount Afadjato which stands at 885m with the country’s most impressive waterfalls, including Wli Falls, the highest in West Africa.

Akosombo Dam

Boti Falls

This Dam provides hydroelectricity to Ghana and is at the base of the Volta Lake. It can be viewed from the Volta Hotel which has spectacular views and is a good place to stop for refreshments. Another scenic rest stop is Afrikiko, a river resort where you can enjoy a cold drink whilst overlooking the Volta River and take a boat ride.

After a decent rainfall is the best time to go to Boti Waterfalls, just north east of Koforidu. From the car park there is very hot and humid hike up 200 steps, through the tropical jungle, to a spectacular and refreshing two headed waterfall. Continue with a thirty minute walk under an impressively sheer cliff to the nearby Umbrella Rock to

view the striking landscape of eastern region.

Cedi Bead Factory Cedi Bead Factory

The owner of the Cedi bead factory, who is a true artist, gives personal tours of the bead making process. You will never look at a bead the same way again.

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For the more adventurous, Ghana offers sport, traditional, top roping climbing, as well as bouldering opportunities for climbers of all range of abilities. Check out ghanamountaineers.com for detailed trips.

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One of the most popular tourist attractions in Ghana. The lower falls can be reached after a 45 minute walk while the upper falls is a more demanding hike. The falls are said to be the highest in

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For organized tours to the Volta Region contact Melian Travel & Tours. Tel: (233)(0)302 2962411 email: info@meliantnt.com website: www.meliantnt.com.

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The Royal Senchi Hotel

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The Royal Senchi Hotel A beautiful new 4 star thatched 84-room complex, possibly the nicest Hotel in Ghana.

Akosombo Tel: 233 3 03 40 91 70

West Africa at an amazing 600m. It is situated within the Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary which covers an area of 35km2 and is home to many species of butterflies, birds, fruit bats, monkeys and antelopes. Highly recommended for nature lovers.

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Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary

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Adi Lake Resort A good budget alternative for 100 GHc. Akosombo Tel: 0244 543 635 Aylo’s Bay A row of self-contained chalets on the river.

Tel: 0243230288 aylosbaylodge.com Waterfall Lodge Superb location offering views of the upper falls. Hohoe (Wli) ghanacamping.com Tel: 0205 115388

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The Royal Senchi An à la carte menu of International and Ghanaian cuisine for lunch and dinner and weekend buffets.

Akosombo Wli Waterfall Heights Hotel Ghanaian & continental. Beautiful gardens. Wli VIS IT

Boti Falls Just north of Koforidua Umbrella Rock 30 min walk from Boti Falls Cedi Bead Factory Odumase-Krobo Agomanya Market Wed & Sat between Krobo and Kpong Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary Tafi Atome Wli Falls Hohoe

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There’s something fun for everyone at the La Palm Casino, find a game that suits you!

Try our table games, slots, bingo, poker or ŒOnline Sports Betting, and if you need to take a break from gambling, relax with one of our many cocktails.

nightlife

meet here to have a drink and a game.

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+233 jazz bar & grill 75 Ring Rd, North Ridge Tel: 0244 276 027

Ghana’s premiere jazz and live music club.

Open until 4 am on week-ends

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Aphrodisiac 35 Osu Badu Street, Dzorwulu Tel: 0302 766 738

DJs serve a mix of hip hop and R&B, hip life, garage and techno. Ladies night on Thursdays.

Fridays DJ Flava Nite open from 11pm - 6am

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Cuzzy Bro Troas St, Osu Tel: 026 608 6003

Revamped with a whole new menu, outdoor garden bar, cocktail lounge and live entertainment.

Duplex 2nd Kuku close off oxford st, Osu

Definitely the most down to earth place you will find.

Firefly Lounge Bar 11th Lane, Osu Tel: 030 277 7818

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Glammy and chic, cool decor, metal and exposed brick, extensive drink selection, and DJs. Food is available.

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Champs next to Paloma Hotel, Kokolemle Tel: (0) 240 959 406

Football, beer and pizza on Wednesdays, Quiz night on Thursdays, Karaoke on Fridays, Salsa on Saturdays.

La Palm Casino 1 La Bypass Road Tel: 030 278 5420

11 live game tables, 72 slot machines and 2 cocktail & snacks bars Next Door Beach Resort Beach Road, Teshie (opposite the Military Academy) Tel: 024 4318697

Live music on weekends, Sunday afternoons catch some traditional song and dance performances.

The one2one Bar Mövenpick Hotel, Central

A chic cocktail bar where you can escape.

The Republic Bar & Grill 3rd Lane Kuku Hill, Osu Tel: 024 631 4044

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Catch up with friends, and listen to some cool music over beer and food.

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Robi’s Dutch Pub Dade walkstreet 14, Labone Tel: 0242201087

The only authentic Dutch pub in Ghana, with Dutch cuisine, beer, music and ambiance.

arts & culture film

Tel: 0245251404

silverbirdghana.com

A fantastic African modern art gallery located right on the coast. The gallery is huge and more museum-like; three floors of fabric, paintings, sculptures, and odds and ends like coins and games. artistsallianz.com

Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd, Cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769

Hershel Gallery Mankrato St, East Cantonments Tel: 0243380668

Regularly show films on Thursdays. www. goethe.de

herschelgallery.com

Silverbird Cinema First Floor, Shop 39, Accra Mall Tel: 021 823270-4

outdoor Marvels Mini-golf Forest Avenue, Dzorwulu Tel: 0302 915400

A beautiful 18-hole mini-golf course, with a clubhouse for great food, desserts.

Drama / music Alliance Française Accra Liberation Link - Airport Residential Tel: 0302 773 134

A large producer of cultural events in Accra, including live music, poetry readings, theater, art exhibits and much more. afaccra.com National Theatre of Ghana South Liberia Road, Central Tel: 0244272884

Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop Teshie First Junction TEL: 0244 114719 / 5

Workshop of Seth Kane Kwei who invented the famous design coffins in the 1950’s which are carved into shapes that represent something important and relevant to the deceased person, such as a fish, airplanes, etc.

Nu Gallery 7 Adamafio Close, East Legon Tel: 0910 21 63

Now open with paintings & sculptures from Ghanaian and other West African artists.

Hours: Tues-Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm, Sun: noon-4pm nubukefoundation.org

history

Houses The National Symphony Orchestra, The National Dance Company and The National Drama Company. .

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Museum High St., central Tel: 233 671 610

Nubuke foundation 7 Adamafio Close, East Legon Tel: 028 910 21 63

An obligatory visit for history buffs. Dr. Nkrumah serves as a loose approximation of George Washington for Ghana. This museum is an introduction to a complex personality.

Enjoy programs ranging from drama and music to art exhibitions, poetry, and films. nubukefoundation.org

Art Afia gallery No. 2 Liberia Rd Ext, Osu Tel: 0302 681465

Packed with local wood carvings and crafts. afiavillage.com Artists Alliance Gallery Omanye House. Beach Rd, La before LaPalm Hotel

National Museum of Ghana Accra Barnes Rd, central Tel: 021-221633

Its collection ranges from pre-historic, archaeological discoveries, to colonial antiquities and exhibits of contemporary African art. Don’t miss the outdoor sculpture garden. 9am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday W.E.B. Dubois Center 2nd circular Rd, Cantonments

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dining Asanka Local 18th lane Tel: 0302786328

This is good place to go if you are looking for a local experience.

Find delicacies like Banku, fufu, soups, chicken etc. osu

Roman Holiday Chinese Restaurant

African Ghanaian Village Restaurant La Palm Royal Beach Hotel No 5 La Bypass Rd Tel: 0302 215100 La

Buka

10th Lane Tel: 030 2782953 osu

Christine’s Unique Café 150m off Ring Rd at Nima Junction Tel: 0302 222 265 Chez Afrique Near Yemoh Plaza Tel: 030 2911591 East Legon

Country kitchen 2nd Ringway Estates Tel: 0302229107

Maquis Tante Marie 5th Norla Link Tel: 0244612832

maquistantemarie.com Labone

Next Door Restaurant Beach Rd Tel: 024-4318697

next-door.com Teshie

Osu

chop bars

Le Grand Ecuyer Ring Road, just west of Danquah Circle Tel: 0302 768 64

Chop Bars range from a woman serving dishes out of a bowl on the side of the road to sit down spots with full kitchens.

Here are few that we recommend:

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Peace Palace off of 6th st accross ecobank

Dynasty restaurant Oxford St Tel: 030 2775496

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Mama Claris on 8th Lane, off of 6th st, past Mamamia

Captain Hooks 4 Kakramandu St Tel: 0302762228

papaye Cantonments Rd Near MTN store Tel: 030 2773754

Opposite Fiesta Royale Hotel Tel: 030 2775496

Cantonments

Osu

Adabraka

Accra’s newest Chinese restaurant, our Chinese friends claim its the best in Accra.

Little more than a roadside stand Aunti Muni’s is one of the most popular spots

Great Ivorian food

The Orangery Crepe & salad bar Farrar Ave Tel: 030 2232988

Roman Holiday

Royal Dragon Chinese Restaurant La Palm Royal Beach Hotel No 5 La Bypass Rd Tel: 0302 215100

Old Bob’s Place Niger Hse, 59 Okadan Tel: 028 8266378

Osu

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Auntie Muni Waakye off Josiah Tongogari St & orphan cres., TEL: 233246980070

ASian

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fast food Barcelos Op. Dynasty Chinese Tel: 030 2933784 Osu

Chicken Republic Cantonments Rd south of Papaye Tel: 030 2775496 Osu

KFC Cantonments Rd Osu

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Noble House Kuku Hill, Salem Rd Tel: 0302785151 Osu

Zion Thai Restaurant Okodan & mission St Papaye Down Tel: 054-996-7644

Try spicy penang curry, true pad thai, and lots of vegetarian options. Osu Padthai Restaurant 10 Monrovia Rd Tel: 0302962788 East Legon

italian Arlecchino 674 Oxford St Tel: 0245 410 403 Osu

Bella Roma Fourth Lane

dining Tel: 024 74 74 007 Osu

Eddy’s Pizza 66 Ring Road Tel: 54 413 3397 central

Il Cavaliere Pezzo Accra Polo Grounds Tel: 0302 823131 Airport Res

Mama mia Pizzeria 7th Lane Tel: 0244 264 151 Osu

Osteria Michelangelos House No.3 Nortei Abadio St Tel: 024 4233533 Airport Res

Picasso Crown Apartamento Premises Tel: 0302771712 Airport Res

The Venue Adamafio link Tel: 024 3323425 East Legon

indian Heritage indian off Salem Rd Noble Chinese Restaurant Bldg Tel: 0302785252 Osu

Koh-I-Noor Grisfarm Hotel off First Tel: 030 2771999 Osu

Tandoor Indian near Land Tours Tel:0243 151 417

Labone

lebanese Basha Kojo Thompson Rd Niagara Hotel Adabraka

Le Magellan Restaurant Ring Road East at Labone Junction Tel: 0302 777 629

Also serves French food. Osu

western

Abrebrensem Tel: 0289117575 Osu

British honeysuckle bar Ring Rd Tel: 030 2780774 Osu

Cuzzy Bro Troas St Tel: 026 608 6003 Osu

French

Zanzibar Dade Street Tel: 0244 890 990 Labone

Japanese 3121 Sushi 14th Lane Behind Barclays Tel: 026 777 3121

Seafood-grill, cocktail bar & cigar lounge, sushi/teppanyaki bar smoncnz@hotmail.com Monsoon 41 Oxford St Osu above Osu Food Court Tel: 030 2782307

Bus Stop Bar & Restaurant

Bread & Wine 13th Lane Tel: 057 651 9799

Tel: 0302220930

Osu

Cafe

Adabraka

La Chaumiere 215 Liberation Rd Tel: 0302772408

Josie’s Cuppa Cappuccino 3rd Close,

Airport Res

Tel: 030 2773412

Café Chez Des Amis Liberation Rd, Across from French Embassy

‘N’ café Nubuke Foundation, TEl: 028 910 21 63

Champs next to the Paloma Hotel Tel: 0240 959 406

Serves deep fried brie, bruschetta, burgers, pulled pork.

White Bell Cnr Farrar Av Adabraka Tel: 0302227066 Frankies Cantonments Rd Tel: 0302 77 35 67 Osu

Little Indian Sunshine Salad Bar 11th Lane Tel: 030 2780599 Osu

Sankofa Restaurant Mövenpick Hotel Tel: 0302611000 central

spanish El gaucho

Le Must No 28, Orphan Crescent Tel: 0244661069 North Labone

Nicolino Alliance Française s Liberation Link Tel: 024 462 9656 Airport Res

Le Tandem 6 Mankralo St Tel: 030 2762959 Livingstone Safari near Akai House across from Kohinoor Tel: 024 6485135

Airport Res

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brunch melting moments No. 78/5, 1st Norla St Tel: 0302770834 Labone

Labadi Beach Hotel No.1 La Bypass Tel: 030 277 2501/6 La

La Palm Royal Beach Hotel La

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shopping markets Makola Market Kojo Thompson Rd

Dominated by women this bustling market of Accra is situated right in the center of the city.

There you will find: jewelry, fabrics, plastic hair decorations, traditional Ghanaian glass beads, batiks, wigs, bags, shoes, toiletries, as well as shea butter, fish, beans, meat, vegetables, fruit, flour, eggs, pots & pans, grills and much more. central

Malata Market Elephant Walk Rd

If you want a true local market experience, you’ll find it here. No tourists, no African masks, no tourist handcrafts, but you will have the opportunity to eat some authentic Ghanian fare

malls Accra Mall Spintex Rd, Tetteh Quarshie Interchange

accramall.com Airport Area

supermarkets Koala Supermarket Off Danquah Circle at Cantonments Rd Tel: 0302773455

Excellent assortment of local and imported goods; bread selection is highly recommended.

Carries Cottage Farms frozen pork. koalashop.com.gh Osu shoprite Accra Mall Tel: 0302823020 Airport Area & osu

crafts Centre for National Culture 28th February Rd Tel: 021 664099

A sea of stalls selling arts and crafts. It is also referred to as the Arts Centre. This is the place to shop in Accra for crafts. The level of aggressive hassling may discourage you but if you have the patience you can come away with good-quality handicrafts from all over Ghana. central

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Christie Brown Boutique in Osu Loom 117 Kwame Nkrumah Ave Tel: 0302224746

Sells spectacular paintings as well as woodcarvings, fabrics and statues. central Global Mamas 14th Lane Near Koala Supermarket Tel: 24 453 0467

globalmamas.org Osu Wild Gecko Handicrafts Near Tetteh Quarshie exchange Tel: 030 250 8500

Unique handcrafted furniture, household decorations, accessories & jewelry. www.wild-gecko.com South Legon Trashy Bags 6th street next to La maison tel: 0544349857

An eco-friendly business in Ghana, creating beautiful handbags, briefcases, backpacks and gifts out of recycled plastic rubbish. www.trashybags.org OSU

Woodwork ABURI CARVING CENTer Akwapim Ridge On the way to the Aburi town center

Here craftmen can be seen at work on magnificent carvings and drums which are available for purchase. If you are feeling

shopping creative, you can actually design your own piece. ABURI

Jewelry Pmmc Mark Cofie Building Tel: 233 (0)302664579

Find diamonds and gold directly from local small-scale miners . Find a variety of jewelry we especially love the unique jewelry representing traditional Ghanaian symbols. pmmcghana.com central

Inka La Crescent TEl: 233 20 030 8618

Exquisite hand crafted African jewellery Osu Nyaniba Estate

modern Art Artists Alliance Omanye House Tel: 0245251404

A fantastic African modern art gallery located on the coast. Packed with artistic expression.

Three floors of art, sculpture, carvings and artifacts. The best part is that most of it is for sale. artistsallianz.com LA

ajePomaa Design Gallery No.8 Addo Close TEl: 026 564 5284

For gorgeous clothes East Legon Christie Brown 809 Eleventh Lane Tel: 0244 418477

A luxury women’s fashion brand for the modern woman who seeks a true taste of Africa christiebrownonline.com Osu DA viva Boutique 17th Lane Tel: 0289529770

Pure cotton fabric with a subtle mix of elegance and color. Osu Kiki clothing Accra Mall Tel: 020 817 4362

Unique ethnic designs for children and adults.

Airport Area

Ohema Ohene SHOP Nubuke Foundation, 7 Adamafio Close TEl: 233 (28) 910 21 63 East Legon

Winglow

13 Mensa Wood Street

bookstores

Tel: 0302510321

Silverbird bookstore Accra Mall Tel: 030 282 3270-5

Exclusive embroidered wear for women and men. Western styled clothing in African print.

Interior decoration utilizing a blend of African and other fabrics.www.winglow.com East Legon

Current fiction, nonfiction, business and religious books. Airport Area University Bookshop University of Ghana Legon Tel: 0302 500398

Current fiction, nonfiction & textbooks. Great if you are looking for books by local authors. Legon

Woodin Boutique Oxford St Tel: 0302764371

A temple of high fashion fabrics. 14 artists create ever changing designs. Osu

fabric & fashion Aya Morrison

23 Nii Bonnie Crescent Tel: 0302 956 355

Handbags, African print swimsuits & accessories Dzorwolu

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accommodations resorts

personal service. Includes a restaurant, bars and an outdoor pool. Complimentary breakfast and wireless internet access. Trasacco Valley

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Labadi Beach Hotel No.1 La Bypass, Accra Tel: +233 (30) 277 2501/6 labadi@legacyhotels.com

Beautiful and well maintained. Includes a health club, an outdoor pool, a fitness facility, and a children’s pool, a business center, small meeting rooms, and secretarial services. la La Palm Royal Beach Hotel 5 La Bypass Tel: 233 30221 5100/5111 gbhghana.net

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Featuring 152 rooms, each with its own private balcony, laid out in chalet fashion, creating the feeling of a village complete with 8 bars and restaurants, large swimming pool, souvenir shops, fitness center & casino. la The Royal Senchi Hotel & resort Senchi Ferry Road, Akosombo Tel: 233 3 03 40 91 70 theroyalsenchi.com

A beautiful thatched 84-room complex with facilities for large conferences. It has all the usual ammenities of a 4 star hotel including a beautiful pool. Its location by the river gives it a wild tropical feel, with kayaks and pontoons for rent. Just west of Akosombo, a 90-minute drive from Accra. Akosombo

Luxury The African Regent 237-238 Airport West, Tel: 233 302765180

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A refreshing taste of Africa in a classy establishment. Enjoy an enviable collection of African Art. A spa, a health club, outdoor pool, a fitness facility, wireless Internet in public areas. Airport Residential The Aknac Hotel Trasacco Valley Tel: 233 302824235 theaknachotel.com

In the peaceful suburbs of Accra near Trasacco Valley within easy reach of the city centre.

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The MĂśvenpick Ambassador Hotel Independence Ave, Ridge Tel: +233 302611000 moevenpick.com

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Ideally located in the central business district of downtown Accra, close to major financial institutions. Its 260 rooms include 61 Executive Club Rooms, 15 Junior Suites with balconies and view of the Swimming Pool, one Ambassador Suite & a 320sqm Presidential Suite. Central

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Villa Monticello No.1A Mankata Ave Link Airport Residential Tel: 233 302773477 villamonticello.com

A boutique hotel with beautifully designed themed rooms - the Marrakech suite is our favorite. Restaurant, outdoor pool, full-service spa, bar/lounge. Televisions with digital channels. Airport Residential

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La Villa Boutique Hotel 13th Lane, Osu, Former Russian Embassy, beHind Pro Credit Tel: 233 302 730 3336 lavillaghana.com

This beautiful boutique hotel with the dense greenery of its garden, is a quiet and stylish escape in Osu. OSU Coconut Grove Regency Hotel Kanda Crescent, North Ridge Tel: 233 302 225 155 coconutgrovehotelsghana.com

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Part of the same group that owns the acclaimed Coconut Grove Beach Resort outside Elmina. 36 rooms with a beautiful red-brick exterior. The elevated pool terrace makes it a pleasant spot relax. North Ridge

moderate Afia African Village 2 Liberia Road Osu Tel: 233 302681465

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accommodations afiavillage.com

Afia African Village is sensitively designed to take full advantage of the expansive ocean views and cooling sea breezes. Its traditionally styled architecture evokes the very essence of Africa.

Singles, doubles and family suites. Breakfast included. OSU Bojo Beach Resort Off the Old Weija Barrier Tel: 233.302.912.946 bojobeachresort.com

With 35 guestrooms and suites, this retreat in the suburbs of Accra is perfect if you are looking to be in the city but enjoy the privacy and luxury of being far away. Enjoy the ocean and mountain views as well as high speed wireless internet.

Kokrobite

Hillburi Aburi Gyankama Tel: 0244385008 www.hillburi.com

Blending modern style with strong colonial and African influences, lovely comfortable king size beds, fluffy duvets and pillows and thick towels, spectacular views overlooking the surrounding hills. Includes a bar, restaurant, infinity swimming pool. Aburi

Bed & breakfast Chez Delphy

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A well decorated bed and breakfast run by a friendly French/Ghanaian couple, ideally located between La and Osu.

In the heart of Osu, we just stopped in to see their newly renovated rooms on the top floor, and they are beautiful! Osu Starlite Lodge No 2 Volta River Ave. Tel: 233 302 712829 starlitelodge-ghana.com Teshi-Nungua Estates

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Pink Hostel from $20-65 w/breakfast Tel: 233-302-256710/256712 phostel@busymail.com.gh Asylum Down

huts & cottages Big Milly’s Back Yard $20-75 Tel: 0249 999 330 or 0262 999 330 www.bigmilly.com

Double huts are of local clay bricks with thatched roofs. Most cottages are self contained. Several have A/C. 150 trees and a large menagerie of pets in the garden.Entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Kokrobite

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La-Paradise Inn Tel: 233 302 762085 4th Ostwe Street South La Estate

Charming apartments with a view of the ocean.

Centrally located a short drive to Independence Square and Osu. Each apartment has a modern living space, internet access and satellite t.v.

Outside enjoy the swimming pool and the tropical garden. la

Labone Girls School Junction Tel: 233 26 29 89 722 or 233 50 89 79 778 chezdelphy.com Labone Spintex Inn #1 Fourth Nii Kwaofio Link, Spintex Tel: 0207768243 spintexinn.com Spintex

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transportation Domestic Air: Antrak Air Tel: (233) (0) 302 765377, 765378 antrakair.com

Wholly Ghanaian owned, has flights to Kumasi, Takoradi, Sunyani, Tamale and Wa. Fly 540 Tel: (233) (0) 202 250 208 fly540africa.com

Offers internal flights to several locations around Ghana. They fly from Accra to Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and Sunyani.

Starbow Tel: 024 5000-000 flystarbow.com

Serve Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale.

VIP Tel: 0544357030, 0544357038 vipjeoun@yahoo.com

Clean air conditioned buses to Kumasi with two levels of bus, one with larger seats and more leg room for marginally more money.

Buses run frequently all day and night. A good alternative for a long drive.

OA Travel and Tours Tel: 0243-3177620 Tamale: 0242-767694 / 0208-083644 Kumasi: 03220-41925

200m from STC station in Accra, offers very new buses for a reasonable price. Buses from Bolgatanga to Accra leave daily 3pm, 30GHc. Buses from Tamale to Accra leave daily at 5pm, 25GHc. Advanced booking is recommended.

Car Rentals:

Buses: STC (State Transport Corporation)

Tel: (233-21) 221-912 or 252-835 or 221-314 A government owned and operated, intercity bus company. Buy tickets in advance to get an assigned seat. Buses from Accra to Tamale leave daily at 7am and 3pm, a 9 am bus continues to Bolgatanga. Buses from Tamale to Accra leave at 6.30am and 4pm. The bus from Tamale to Takoradi runs twice a week, Tuesday at 8am, Saturday at 3pm.

Atlas Rent-A-Car

Tel: 024 427 7871 ghana-car-rentals.com Tel: 0.264.264.246 ghana-car-rentals.com

A one-stop-shop for online car hire in Ghana.

With a wide selection of vehicles for personal as well as business car rental needs.

MAKOLA MARKET • TEL: 0244 601181

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