KEY Ghana September/October, 2014 Issue

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Sound Wave Accra

Electro Festival

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Discover Ghanaian Art!

Jewel Duke Eklu p. 13

Explore the

Brong-Ahafo region p. 30

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BRING IT HOME

Finding the perfect souvenir p. 5

Sites & festivals in the central region p. 29

Key Ghana • volume 17 / 2014

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What makes the perfect souvenir.

From fine dining to street food

Bring it back 8

Coming events

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

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map

Explore Accra. This travel map includes streets & locations 20

Entertainment index

Dining index 24

Shopping index Shop at neighborhood markets or unique boutiques 26

Accommodation index Luxury to budget hotels and holiday rentals 28

Transportation index 30

Beyond Accra

This issue we explore the Brong-Ahafo region

See Just Band at the Electro Festival on Oct 25, p. 11

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Wh at mak es t h e perfec t So u v enir?

m a r tha’s address book Woodwork Find a wide variety of carved wood objects at the Arts Center on High street or at Wild Gecko in South Legon (p.26). If you have a little extra time, head north to Aburi Carving Center, 45 minutes north on the road to Aburi.

Here craftsmen can be seen at work on magnificent carvings and drums which are available for purchase. If you are feeling creative, you can actually design your own piece.

Beads The Artists Alliance collection of beads is impressive (p.27).

If you are up for a road trip, head north to Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region, to see its bead market in the center of town, only open on Thursday mornings.

There see an overwhelming variety of new and antique beads. If you are interested in seeing the bead making process, head to OdumaseKrobo, the owner of the Cedi Bead

Factory, who is a true artist, gives personal tours.

Fugu smocks Find this traditional wear at the Arts Centre or go to the source in Northern Ghana. Daboya is the recognized capital of this art.

Here the craft of the fugu, has retained its rich tradition. First the cotton thread is hand spun, dyed and dried. It is then woven by hand into strips. Each strip is then carefully sewn together, then it is finished with intricate embroidery patterns around the collar. leather goods An excellent place to see Ghana’s leather making process is at the Zongo Leather Factory which is a suburb of Tamale in the Northern region. Pretty much everyone in this suburb is involved in the process and they are eager to show you every part of it.

Favorite Finds

From top: Beaded wood carving from from the Arts Centre on High Street, a fugu from the Arts Centre, leather beaded sandles from the Arts Centre, a foldable table also found at the Arts Centre, antique necklace found at LaParadise Inn’s gift store, glass bead bracelets from Makola Market.

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coming events Sound Wave Accra Electro Festival Festivals July 6-7

Otuam, near Winneba (p.29) & Agotime, East of Ho (p. 13) Fantastic drumming, dance, and more.

These festivals usually culminate with a coming together of chiefs. Visitors are very welcome!

October 23-25

ILAFF (I Luv Africa Film Festival)

Alliance Française - Accra

September 11-13

The first Electro Festival will bring together DJs, artists

This festival showcases and celebrates the work of international independent filmmakers of Ghanaian and African descent, while highlighting cinema and film as an emerging art form.

and music lovers from the African continent and beyond.

See the behind the scenes with electronic music DJs and producers. Learn about electro music’s origins and its genres. Get advice and see demonstrations. A full Electro atmosphere for international and local electro music enthusiasts! p.10

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Goethe Institut

events - Theater Ghana Writer’s Project Goethe-Institut, 7pm

October

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Kuyum Arts Investigations project by Felix Dompreh

theater & dance September

to educate and inspire.

Goethe-Institut La Paillote Takpekpe – De 2 Idiots Comedy, Benso and Prince are a duo of comedians based in Accra.

This night of comedy will also be a blend of other art forms such as poetry and music. We promise a night of laughter and entertainment! 7.30pm, Alliance Française, Paillote Stage. Rate: 2 GHC / 1 GHC for Alliance Française Students and Members/ Free under 12

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1-z Theater Month The entire month of September is Theater Month at The National Theater with different performances every day from from 5 different directors including the reknown Ebo Whyte. National Theatre. k Heritage Africa Show This cultural reality show is a program designed

g Ghana Voices Series A monthly public reading event in cooperation with

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? Nubuke Foundation, Legon

Kuyum Arts Investigations project by Felix Dompreh, African Contemporary dance A collaborative project between four dancers from four African countries, led by the new Ghanaian dance company: Kuym Arts Investigation with the support of Noyam Dance Institute. This new dance piece will interrogate a hybrid of post-colonial African identities and the socio-economic complexities of their various countries. 8pm, Alliance Française Accra, 15GHC / 7GHC for AF Students & Members / Free under 12

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; Ghana Voices Series Readings in cooperation with Ghana Writer’s Project Goethe-Institut, 7pm

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 Nubuke Foundation 7 Adamafio Close, East Legon Tel: 233 289102163 / nubukefoundation. g h a n a k e y. c o m 9

events - music q Open Mic Night Bring your talent and they will provide the stage.

Everyone is welcome! Free Goethe-Institut

Just a Band

music

October C.A.B (CaribbeanAfrica-Brazil)

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e Open Mic Night Listen to music while enjoying kebabs and burgers. Bring your talent and they will provide the stage.

Everyone is welcome.

Free, Every second Friday of the month. GoetheInstitut Opening Gala Dinner & Opera Concert (Festival de la Gastronomie) A celebration of fine food.

Three renowned chefs will prepare unique creations with fusion as their theme.

Magnificient Ghanaian opera singer Kokui Selormey will perform during the dinner. A portion of the proceed benefits Orphan Aid. 7pm, Novotel Hotel, Contact events@afaccra. com for more information.

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This trio of artists from: The Caribbean (Mario Canonge pianist), Africa, (Blick Bassy singer, guitarist) and Brazil (Adriano Tenoriodd percussionist). Will compose and showcase a fusion of their different styles of music.

The concert will also feature a collaboration with Ghanaian guitar maestro, Kyekyeku. 8pm, Alliance Française Accra - Amphitheatre. Rate: 15 GHC / 7 GHC AF Students & Members/ Free under 12

fh Sound Wave Accra – Electro Festival The first Electro Festival will bring together DJs, artists and music lovers from the African continent and beyond. A full Electro atmosphere for international and local electro music enthusiasts!

Oct 23: Workshop on electro music with DJs Jason Kleatsh & Steelo See the behind the scenes with electronic music DJs and producers. Learn about electro music’s origins and its genres. Get advice and see demonstrations of electro music production. 9am-3pm, Alliance Française Accra – Exhibition Hall, Free.

Register at events@afaccra.com / 0501287811 Oct 24: Roots of Azonto

by Akwaaba Sound System. Feat DJ Keyzzz Traditional Ghanaian music is acoustic, while most music heard on Ghanaian

events - music airwaves today is computer generated, Roots of Azonto combines the two with its sound bank of Ghanaian percussion. Its numerous loops and drum hits can be used by producers and beat makers in Ghana, free of charge, with any music production software. Its sounds have already been used by top producers such as Laxio,

Cash 2, Appietus and Nshona Muzick. 8pm, Alliance Francaise Accra, 15GHC / 7GHC for AF Students and Members Oct 25: Just a Band (Kenya) Warmup and cool down with Ghanaian DJs Jason Kleatsh and Steelo. Just a Band is a Kenyan House/Funk/Disco band whose career was launched with their debut

album, Scratch to Reveal, in 2008. Their music has explored various musical directions such as, but not limited to jazz, hip-hop, disco and electronica.

8pm, TBC, 20GHC / 10GHC for AF Students and Members Two-day Pass 25 GHC/ 12 GHC for AF Students & Members.

Alliance Franรงaise Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 0302 773134 / afaccra.com Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd (next to NAFTI ) Cantonments, Tel: 0302779769 / goethe.de Novotel Hotel Barnes Road Tel: 030 263 3863 / www.novotel.com

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film September Showcases and celebrates the work of international independent filmmakers of Ghanaian and African descent, highlighting cinema and film as an emerging art form. Also provides an opportunity to conq Kirikou et la sorcière nect with each other and open dialogue for future of Animation, Alliance Francinematic arts in Ghana. çaise, 12pm.

Goethe Institut, 7pm w-r ILAFF (I Luv Africa Film Festival)

3 Living on love alone Dramatic comedy, lunchtime Cineclub - Every Wednesday. Alliance Française, 12pm, free.

In French with English subtitles.

d Environmental Film Festival Accra Films are selected to stimulate debate around how social and physical environments have changed and to raise awareness of environmental issues through film. Goethe Institut October Je crois que je l’aime Dramatic comedy, Alliance Française, 12pm.

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Bal Poussière Animation, Alliance Française, 12pm.

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events - art extraordinary design talents and business successes as well as celebrate outstanding contributions, achievements made by design entrepreneurs, artists, individuals,and organizations that have infulenced Ghana’s fashion industry. La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, 6-10 pm

Philip Metz’s Adler Afrika Art Show

art Asafo Flags - Regimental flags of the Fantes Opening August 18 An exhibition of the resplendent flags of the militia companies of the Gomoa Efutu-Awutu traditional areas of Ghana.

Children are welcome to learn more about their poetry and proverbs through songs. Nubuke Foundation, Legon

6.30pm. Ghanaian Jewel Eklu’s paintings are inspired by African people’s philosophy and way of life.

His art celebrates imperfection and allows creative space for fluid expression.

He tells the story of the lives of Africans, through the eyes of an African, and celebrates the many joys and triumphs of Africa which is often not depicted. 20% of sales profits will support the work of OAfrica. Alliance Française, Free

September

5 Adler Afrika Art Show Performance and Installation on Ghana-Germany historical relationship with artist Philip Metz (Germany) Goethe-Institut, 7 pm 5-f The Chronicles of our times, Jewel Duke Eklu Opening Sept 5,

6 Agotime Kente Festival This week long festival celebrates the Kente weaving industry

with weaving competitions (fastest weavers, most innovative designs). Kente exhibitions, firing of musketry, drumming, dance competitions, and more.

The culminating event is on Saturday, with a coming together of chiefs. Visitors are very welcome. Agotime, East of Ho. Tel: 0244 325 945, momareg@ gmail.com

6 Fashion Icon Awards The awards will honor

Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 0302 773134 / afaccra.com Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd (next to NAFTI ) Cantonments, Tel: 0302779769 / goethe.de Nubuke Foundation 7 Adamafio Close, East Legon Tel: 233 289102163 / nubukefoundation.org g h a n a k e y. c o m 1 3

events - sports Foah, Tel: 0241435600, ghanasailingclub.com

sports September

7 Sailing Club Race Day The first Sunday of every month is race day. There is a short race outside the club starting at 11am followed by a longer race around some of the local islands. On the banks of the Volta estuary in Ada

k Ghana Bird-walk by BirdLife International A free monthly bird-walk at sites in and around Accra, starts at 7am.

Tel: 0234 237 732 or taymida@yahoo.co.uk, birdlife.org ghanawildlifesociety.org l 2014 Accra International Marathon Run or walk at the 8th Annual Marathon to keep Africa Alive! Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K or 5K and Team Relay. The main goal of AIM is to encourage and support Ghanaians to lead an

active, healthy lifestyle. www.aimghana.com

October

5 Sailing Club Race Day See description above 9-w African Air Expo Includes an excellent exhibition area to showcase products such as Jets, Helicopters, Accessories, Service Providers of Pilot Training Schools, Avionics and much more including high level seminars. Kotoka International Airport, africanairexpo.com h Ghana Bird-walk by BirdLife International See description above.

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25 years of doing business in Ghana 1989 Melcom Ltd. In 1991, the primary shop of the company was opened in Accra Central. From those humble beginnings, there has been no stopping in the retail chain’s growth.

Melcom now has the largest shop in the nation (Melcom Plus in Kaneshie covers an area of over 90,000 square feet).

25 years of Doing Business in Ghana

2007 The Melcom Care Foundation

1996 Crown Star

Crown Star Electronics Industry Limited was established in 1996 and embarked into major expansion in 1997. From its beginnings in electronics assembly, the company now operates a complete after-sale service centre, fully equipped with state-of-the art machinery and tools.

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The Melcom Group has set up the Melcom Care Foundation under whose umbrella several outreach programmes are being undertaken to meet the needs of the needy and vulnerable in our society.

Century Industries A plastics (injection moulding) manufacturing industry, incorporated with the objective to produce high quality plastic house ware products at affordable prices.

Melcom Travel & Tour Melcom aims to bring convenient and affordable travel to our customers. We are IATA accredited and authorized agents for all the major airlines operating out of Ghana.

2013

Melcom Hospitality

This is the newest addition to the Group.

D-CafĂŠ is situated in the flagship Melcom Plus store and offers customers a variety of exclusive Delifrance products.

Entertainment Goethe Bar & Grill Behind Goethe Institut, Labone Tel: 024 468 7915

A peaceful spot to enjoy German & local drinks with a variety of grilled food (kebabs, veggie burgers, grilled chicken...) Mon-Fri 5-9pm, Sat 4-9pm.

Open Jazz mic every second Friday of the month.

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Jokers Labadi Road, La Tel: 024 4370752

A great place to enjoy a game of pool.

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Champs Sports Bar & Grill Behind Paloma Hotel, Kokolemle Tel: (0) 240 959 406 FB: Champs Sports Bar & Grill

Shishah Lounge

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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

Great dance spot. DJs serve a mix of hip hop, R&B, hip life, garage & techno. 11pm - 6am Cuzzy Bro Troas St, Osu Tel: 026 608 6003

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

Duplex 3rd Kuku crescent off oxford st, Osu Tel: 0245 999 999 Epo’s Spot Bar 6th Lane, Accra, Ghana, Osu

Winner of the Best Late Nite Snack Venue at the Accra Nightlife Awards, the rooftop terrace is a great place to have a drink and enjoy the cool breeze. Open 11am-late Firefly Lounge Bar 11th Lane, Osu Tel: 030 277 7818

Glammy and chic, cool decor, metal and exposed brick, extensive drink selection, and DJs. Serves a wide range of western/fusion food.

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Watch your favorite games on one of our 4 projector screens or 6 TVs! Happy Hour 5-9pm everyday, Quiz night on Thursdays, Karaoke on Fridays, DJ Saturdays, live band/movie night on Sundays.

La Palm Casino 1 La Bypass Rd, La Tel: 030 278 5420

Play table games, slots, bingo, poker, or just relax with one of their many cocktails.

Next Door Beach Resort Beach Rd, Teshie Tel: 024 4318697

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

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

Live music every Wednesday by both local and international artists. Happy hour Mondays and Tuesdays from 5-8pm (50% off all cocktails).

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

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

SHIShAH LOUNGE 14th Lane, Off Oxford St, Osu Tel: 023 355 1515

arts & culture Ghana’s newest hookah lounge, has an awesome outdoor area that resembles a tree house. Rude with Fady & Friends plays every Wednesday.

Villa Monticello (Tuesday night Live on the Terrace) 1A Mankata Ave Link, Airport Res. Tel: 0302 773 477

Tuesday cultural & entertainment series from 7- 9pm at Villa Monticello’s Terrace Bar & Café

film Silverbird Cinema First Floor, Accra Mall, Airport Res. Tel: 021 823270-4

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 Tel: 0245251404

artistsallianz.com

silverbirdghana.com

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

Alliance Française Accra Liberation Link, Airport Residential Tel: 0302 773 134

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

Cinéclub every Wednesday. afaccra.com Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd, Cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769

Films ranging from drama to documentary to shorts every two weeks on Thursdays. goethe.de

mini-golf 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

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

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

nubukefoundation.org

history / science Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Museum High St., central Tel: 233 671 610 National Museum of Ghana Accra Barnes Rd, central Tel: 021-221633

9am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday W.E.B. Dubois Center 2nd circular Rd, Cantonments Ghana Planetarium.

12 Osu Ave Extension TEL: 0302 769 204 or 0302 770 600.

www.ghanascienceproject.net Jamestown Walking Tours High Street, Jamestown TEL: 0243561807 or 0548850681

jamestownwalkingtours@gmail.com James town Community Theatre Centre High Street, Jamestown TEL: 0243561807 or 0548850681

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dining A good place to go for a local experience.

Find delicacies like Banku, fufu, soups, chicken etc. osu Auntie Muni Waakye off Josiah Tongogari St & orphan cres., TEL: 0246980070

This roadside stand is one of the most popular spots

Mama Mia

African Ghanaian Village Restaurant La Palm 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 Osu

Le Grand Ecuyer Ring Road, west of Danquah CIR Tel: 0302 768 64 Maquis Tante Marie 22

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Cantonments

5th Norla Link Tel: 0244612832

maquistantemarie.com Labone

Next Door Restaurant Beach Rd Tel: 024-4318697

next-door.com Teshie The Orangery Crepe & salad bar Farrar Ave Tel: 030 2232988 Adabraka

papaye Cantonments Rd Tel: 030 2773754 Osu

Go chop Truck Tel: 0546153676

Offers both local and continental food from a mobile kitchen track it at: gochoptruck.com

chop bars 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 we recommend: Asanka Local 18th lane Tel: 0302786328

Peace Palace off of 6th st accross ecobank osu

REstaurant Clarisse maman africa on 8th Lane, off of 6th st, past Mamamia TEL: 0242984828

Great Ivorian food osu

seafood Captain Hooks 4 Kakramandu St Tel: 0302762228 Cantonments

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

KFC Cantonments Rd Osu

ASian Roman Holiday

Accra’s newest Chinese restaurant, possibly the best in Accra.

Opposite Fiesta Royale Hotel

Tel: 030 2775496 North Dzorwulu

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

Dynasty restaurant Oxford St Tel: 030 2775496 Osu

Noble House Kuku Hill, Salem Rd Tel: 0302785151 Osu

Zion Thai Restaurant Okodan & mission St 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 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

dining 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

Pinocchio La Piazza 11th Lane Tel: 024 443 2188

Amazing Italian Gelato! A Pizzeria in the back with Italian fine dining Osu

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

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

Also serves French food. Osu

spanish El gaucho Abrebrensem Tel: 0289117575 Osu

western

British

Bus Stop Bar & Restaurant

honeysuckle bar Ring Rd Tel: 030 2780774

Tel: 0302220930 Adabraka

Champs behind Paloma Hotel in the Kokolemle neighbourhood Tel: 0240 959 406

Serves an assorted mix of burgers and other American favorites, plus the Lexington cocktails that everyone loves!

FireFly 11th Lane, Osu Tel: 030 277 7818

Serves a wide range of western/fusion food.

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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

Basha Kojo Thompson Rd Niagara Hotel

central

Adabraka

A Food Truck with Take out/ Delivery

The lunch BoX Tel: 050 686 5905

East Legon

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Cuzzy Bro Troas St Tel: 026 608 6003 Osu

French Bread & Wine 13th Lane Tel: 057 651 9799 Osu

La Chaumiere 215 Liberation Rd Tel: 0302772408 Airport Res

Café Chez Des Amis Liberation Rd, Across from French Embassy 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 Osu

Zanzibar Dade Street Tel: 0244 890 990 Labone

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

Seafood-grill, sushi/ teppanyaki bar smoncnz@hotmail.com

Monsoon 41 Oxford St Osu Tel: 030 2782307

Cafe Josie’s Cuppa Cappuccino 3rd Close,

Tel: 030 2773412 Airport Res

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

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 Tel: 0302773455

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

Carries Cottage Farms frozen pork. koalashop.com.gh Osu Melcom Plus 2nd Palace Link Rd, Off Dadeban Rd, North Industrial Area, Kaneshie Tel:0302251789

The largest shop in the nation, it covers an area of over 90,000 square feet, and sell everything and anything required to furnish and run a home, school or business. knsplus@melcomgroup.com

Artists Alliance

Opp. Bank of Ghana, Spintex Rd, Spintex Tel:0302816791/2

spintex@melcom group.com

markets

Post office rd, traffic light meridian, op Vodafone Tema Community 1, Tema

Open Stock Exchange Goethe-Institut

tma@melcom group.com.

Eco Friendly flea market: art, food and music from around the world. 1st Saturday of the month, 10am-5pm Makola Market Kojo Thompson Rd

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

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

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, 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

If you want a true local market experience, you’ll find it here.

Loom 117 Kwame Nkrumah Ave Tel: 0302224746

malls

Sells spectacular paintings as well as woodcarvings, fabrics and statues. central

Accra Mall Spintex Rd, Tetteh Quarshie Interchange

accramall.com Airport Area

Supermarkets Koala Supermarket Off Danquah Circle at Cantonments Rd 24

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Global Mamas 14th Lane Near Koala Supermarket Tel: 24 453 0467

globalmamas.org Osu Wild Gecko Handicrafts Near Tetteh Quarshie exchange Tel: 0302508500 / 0243690077 / 0244341117

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

Beautiful eco-friendly handbags, briefcases, backpacks and gifts made of recycled trash. www.trashybags.org OSU

fabric & fashion Aya Morrison 23 Nii Bonnie Crescent Tel: 0302 956 355

Handbags, African print swimsuits & accessories Dzorwolu ajePomaa Design Gallery No.8 Addo Close TEl: 026 564 5284

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For gorgeous clothes East Legon

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

Alikoto Clothing Tel: 0269-138-021

Here craftmen can be seen at work on magnificent carvings and drums which are available for purchase. If you are feeling creative, you can actually design your own piece. ABURI

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

Jewelry made from diamonds and gold directly from local small-scale miners. 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

Modern pieces infused with African elements. alikotoclothing.tumblr.com info@alikotoclothing.com Christie Brown 809 Eleventh Lane Tel: 0244 418477

Luxury women’s fashion with a true taste of Africa christiebrownonline.com Osu DA viva Boutique Oxford St, 17th LANE (Behind KFC) Tel: 0302771102 / 0501265056

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.

Osu Nyaniba Estate

Airport Area

modern Art

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

Artists Alliance Omanye House Tel: 0245251404

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

bookstores University Bookshop University of Ghana Legon Tel: 0302 500398

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

East Legon

Winglow 13 Mensa Wood Street Tel: 0302510321

Western styled clothing in African print.

Interior decoration utilizing a blend of African and other fabrics.www.winglow.com East Legon Woodin Boutique Oxford St Tel: 0302764371

A temple of high fashion fabrics. 14 artists create ever changing designs. Osu g h a n a k e y. c o m

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accommodations 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

Labadi Beach Resort

In the peaceful suburbs of Accra near Trasacco Valley. This boutique hotel offers style, charm and 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

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. 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 its dense garden, is a quiet and stylish escape from the fast-paced atmosphere of Osu. OSU 26

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accommodations 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 to relax. North Ridge

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Designed to take full advantage of the 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

Spintex Inn #1 Fourth Nii Kwaofio Link, Spintex Tel: 0207768243 spintexinn.com Spintex

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

Labone Girls School Junction Tel: 233 26 29 89 722 or 233 50 89 79 778 chezdelphy.com Labone

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

Frankies Cantonments rd.

Tel: 0302 77 35 67 nii@frankiesghana.com

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.

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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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beyond Accra Sites and Festivals of the Central Region

C ape C o a s t C a s t l e &

Adult / student US $7 / 4 - Millions of slaves were shipped to the Caribbean and the United States through this castle. Visit the the dungeons where the slaves were kept and see the door of no return.

Overlooking the sea, this whitewashed castle also houses a superb museum, that helps place things into perspective. A guided tour is offered with your admission and should not

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be missed. The castle also houses a craft market where they offer Djembe drumming lessons.

P o su b a n S h r ines

A less known attraction, these decorative buildings, are unique to the central coastal region. The shrines are the work of Asafo companies, once responsible for the defense of the towns. Find them in Elmina, however the most well know one is in Mankessim.

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This one and half hour tour offers in-depth information on the economic, political, historical and cultural aspects of Elmina.

Discover the archaeological site of old Elmina, the Mpoben Fish Market. See the beautiful panorama which surrounds Elmina.

Finish with a brush with the present day Elmina community. Ghana Eco Tours, 1st floor of the Elmina Castle Tel: (233) (0) 20 8159369 TOUR

a real-life fairy tale

and how she truly believes that the future of Africa lies Join the first female king of Otuam as she in their hands. Peggielene celebrates the village’s Harvest Festival. Bartels is also a motivational Peggielene Bartels, a secre- Otuam, Ghana, had died and speaker, see kingpeggy.com tary working in Washington, that the villagers had chosen for details. Otuam is 25 km from the Winneba and MankD.C., knew she was related her to be their next king. to African royalty, but never Meet King Peggy at Otuam’s esim junction. Stay at: Windy thought much of it. One day, yearly festival and hear how Lodge Tel: 033-2322479 or Lagoon Lodge, Tel: 0208162034 a cousin called with news she is working to shape the that her uncle, the king of future of African women, g h a n a k e y. c o m

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B o n e yo g- nd Ah A af ccr or a eg ion

In the heart of the country between Tamale and Kumasi, is an often missed region which is both rich in history and landscapes. Not only will you find it to have some of the most spectacular rainforests, amazing landscapes and best monkey sanctuary in Ghana, it is also home to some of the friendliest Ghanaians.

Bu a b eng- Fiem a Mo nkey

Kintampo Falls K i n tam p o Fa l l s

Flowing from the Pumpu River and falling 70 meters, this waterfall consist of three stages! The most impressive is the one at the base which can be reached by walking down 152 steps. Once you have arrived, enjoy climbing and sliding in, around, and behind the falls. Bring a picnic and sit in the shade of the Mahogany trees that can grow to be 40 meters in height. Kintampo Falls is also a convenient resting place when traveling between Kumasi and Tamale or Mole National Park. Nearby in the town of Kintampo is a small monument that marks the geographic center of Ghana.

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This sanctuary is home to over 200 Geoffroy’s Pied Columbus monkeys (Ursine Colobus) and 500 Campbell’s Mona monkeys (Cercopithecus Campbelli) protected by friendly local villagers who for 150 years have considered these monkeys sacred.

This is a great example of traditional based African conservation.

Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to see the monkeys.

Expect the Mona monkeys to come down out of the trees to greet visitors, while the Colombus monkeys are a little shyer and will be harder to see. We recommend a guide (usually a European

volunteer) to get a little explanation and to point out the first few monkeys.

Contrary to other reports we are told that is not acceptable feed the monkeys bananas, since feeding the monkeys destroys their ability to survive on their own and is not the right types of food for them. The sanctuary is nestled between two villages Boabeng and Fiema, which are also worth visiting.

Tan o Sacred Grove

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Tano, and this area is said to be their first settlement. Not only did this area become a sanctuary for the Akan people, it also became a natural fort and played a significant role in the Bono Wars of the 1800s.

One of the first stops while visiting the Tano Sacred Grove is a large rock overhang where one can see reminents of this area’s orginal inhabitants.

See stones that were used to grind food, and the ceiling of the overhanging rock blackened from fires. After reaching the top of the cliffs

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NAmase Nsawkaw

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Nkyeraa

Tano Sacred Grove

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TEchiman

Nkoranza

Sunyani

Tano

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Kogyae Strict national Reserve

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Bia National Park

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and experiencing some great views, see the Tortoise Stone which is a rock that looks like a turtle, an important symbol representing peace for the Akan people. Try to visit this location around sunset since the light at this time is beautiful and you will see an an amazing amount of bats that take flight for the night.

Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

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Tano Sacred Grove

Kintampo

Hand in Hand Guest House Conveniently located near the monkey sactuary and Kintampo Falls, this charming community of huts also has a nice swimming pool. Income goes to a charity that helps handicapped orphans.

Nkoranza.

Tel: 0242731095, operationhandinhand.nl Boabeng-Fiema Guest House Basic rooms with fans, fit with mosquito nets and electric outlets.

Kitchen access. The guesthouse staff can also make you meals.

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Eusbett Hotel A modern multi-story hotel with pool. Sunyani Tel: 0352027116 E AT AND DR INK

Gina’s Restaurant On the ground floor of the Eusbett Hotel.

Ghanaian and Chinese food as well some great pizza.Sunyani VIS IT

Kintampo Falls Just north of Kintampo Buabeng-Fiema Monkey sanctuary Nkoranza, between Techiman & Kintampo Tano Sacred Grove Near the village of Tanoboase, 10 minutes North of Techiman. Ask for the local tourism information to get a guide. g h a n a k e y. c o m

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