KEY Ghana November/December, 2014 Issue

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Festivals We share our Favorites p. 10

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A Look Into Ghana’s Twin Cities Sekondi-Takoradi AND... an insiders guide to Business in Ghana

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Business in Ghana Tips from several local small business owners.

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

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Explore Accra. This travel map includes streets, locations & an inset of Osu 19

beyond Accra

This month we discover the twin city of SekondiTakoradi

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Entertainment index 24

Dining index From fine dining to street food 26

Shopping index Shop at neighborhood markets or unique boutiques 28

Accommodation index Luxury to budget hotels and holiday rentals 30

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By MORGAN S. BOYER

In Accra’s sluggish traffic, a parade of people hawking doughnuts, power strips, Black Star jerseys and toilet paper weaves effortlessly between cars.

These salespeople make up Ghana’s informal sector, and tell the larger story of the nation’s small business culture, a business spirit that allows many small businesses to survive against all odds. Ghana is home to gold, oil, cocoa—and outrageously high interest rates, 26 to 30 percent interest, compared to 6 percent in the U.S. “A lot of businesses do not use banks as a source of financing, but use what I call creative sources,” Dr. Daniel Quaye, coordinator of the Enterprise Development Service at the University of Ghana Business School, says. They share the desire to begin enterprises, but their success depends on numerous factors—and a lot of luck.

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Importation is not the only option for small businesses.

Elsewhere in Osu, waiters with icy, beehive-shaped mugs and yam fries elbow their way through the crowd at The Republic Bar & Grill’s second anniversary event which has attracted a crowd that overflows into the street. This event illustrates the success of Republic’s owners, brothers Raja and Kofi Owusu-Ansah, 38 and 40 respectively. Two years ago, this spot was an office space for their web development business, in order to optimize the use of their space they opened a

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a clientele that is 80 percent Ghanaian.“They’re proud to say they can tips from: get the same food that they would get in The Bistro restaurants abroad.”

Stick to only the best quality That same food comes ingredients. at a cost, however.

Delsuc imports all of his ingredients from Europe.

Hidden behind a high, His challenge as a unmarked, black gate in small business owner Osu is a bistro serving has not been marketthe full gamut of French ing his restaurant, but cuisine. Bread and Wine, supporting the imports owned by 32-year-old it requires. Delsuc buys restauranteur Nicolas his products in euros, Delsuc, entered the city’s but charges in cedis small fine dining scene and unfortunately, he 13 months ago. Originally can’t keep prices at their from the Ivory Coast, Deleuro equivalents since suc started with a bakery their constant rise would and importing wine, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | drive |away customers. | ||| | | | || | | into | eventually unfolding || The point right now is a restaurant, a pizzeto survive, not to make ria, and a deli. Delsuc money.” funded this project with personal savings. He approached banks but couldn’t secure revolving credit for his food shipments. Since |||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||| ||||| opening, Bread ||||| |||| |||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| | | and Wine’s || ||| || | || small businesses reception drive the economy, has been contributing to between 30 and very posi70 percent of the market. tive, serving || | || |||

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Rely less on imports, buy locally, and export.

changes than those paid in Cedis. Now, Ankrah employs five people, improving their livelihoods.

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will harm the nation’s growth by one percent this year. Powerless against these inconveniences, the brothers have found the trick to combating the cedi-depreciation: using local product to cut supply costs. “We realized that most places were offering very expensive drinks that were more or less drinks you’d find in the west,” Owusu-Ansah says. “The idea came for us to concoct something different with akpeteshie,

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bar. They took out a loan for 30 percent of their capital and funded the remainder themselves.“It was definitely a rigorous experience,” Raja OwusuAnsah says. Two years later, they’ve paid off their loan. Financing is only one of many of their challenges.

Unreliable electricity often leaves the crowd in darkness until the generator kicks on. Investment banker Sampson Akligoh from Databank, claims that undependable energy

which is our local liquor distilled from sugar cane.”

By removing the need to import standard liquors, the brothers were able to keep their menu prices stable. From the looks of their anniversary event, their customers appreciate their business strategy.

Others take their business one step further and export their products. “Rely less on imports, get everything locally, and export.”

- Dr. Daniel Quaye, University of Ghana Business School

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long, the product took off through her church community, connecting her to customers in the U.S. Ankrah’s expansion into foreign markets strengthened her enterprise.

Because she’s often paid in dollars, her business growth is much more resistant to market

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clients.“My busiBags by Bernice, ness started from owned by Bernice a dining table,” Ankrah, is a colorful Ankrah says. “My bazaar of bags, client gave me aprons, placemats, fifty cedis to buy jewelry, shoes and fabric.” With the accessories, made from pieces of Batik use of this funding and a borrowed cloths. Ten years cell phone, Ankrah ago, Ankrah was began producing cleaning houses and developed a and selling her bags to crafts markets close relationship and retailers. Before with one of her

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n o v- d e c

coming events Sabolai Radio Music Festival

African Urban Life November 13 & 27 Goethe Institut

Films from African countries and Germany that depict different aspects of life in African metropolises.

Nairobi Half Life, November 13 & Lagos, Notizen Einer Stadt November 27. (p. 12)

IND!E FUSE renamed Efua Sutherland Park - December 20-21 Since 2010 Accra has experienced phenomenal music through Ind!e Fuse, the biggest showcase of West African/ Diaspora artists breaking new ground in Ghana. Ind!e Fuse is now Sabolai Radio Music Festival. This December the coolest artists from Ghana and beyond perform again in an exciting live music concert event. It starts on December 19 with a music conference followed by a two days of performances on December 20 and 21. (p. 11)

Glitz Africa Fashion Week November 6-10

Accra International Conference Centre This year’s theme is Celebrating African Creativity in Fashion.

Designers will present their latest collections and enthuse guests with fashion and design. (p. 13)

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events - music

music November PhreakOutLive A concert of new alternative music in an exciting and eclectic atmosphere with acts like Wanlov, A.I, Azizaa and other brilliant performers. The band Musical Lunatics will play alongside female DJs like DJ KEYZZZ and DJ MJ to provide some musical madness. Alliance Française, 8pm, 15 Ghc / 7 Ghc for students & AF members/free under 12

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t Noella Wiyaala Creative, brave, and beautiful. Her name, Wiyaala, means the doer in her native Sissala language.

Frequently compared to Angelique Kidjo, she infuses her African roots into contemporary pop to give us Afro-Pop. With four nominations including, Best West African Female at the All African Music Awards 2014, expect an

absorbing experience as she premier’s songs from her new album. Alliance Française, 8pm, 20 Ghc / 10 Ghc students & AF members/free under 12

t Open Mic Night Goethe Bar & Grill’s manager, Russ shares his deep love for jazz music with a monthly Open Mic Jazz Jam. 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.

Goethe-Institut

d Hip-Hop FestivalThe BBnZ Live Show Headlining Kojo Cue, will also feature the talented artistes on BBnZ Live music label, alongside other great rap artistes in the Ghanaian music industry. Alliance Française, 8pm, 20 Ghc / 10 Ghc for students & AF members/ free under 12

; Ashanti Suites Max Weissenfeldt has been exploring rhythms and musical structures from 10

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all over the world. With The Polyversal Souls, his 24-man band composed of many musician from the Frafra cultural group they combine the polyrhythmic music of Ghana with contemporary Western music. Alliance Française, 8pm, 15 Ghc / 7 Ghc for students & AF members/ free under 12

December

w BaasaKro by DK Osei Poetry and sound that explores the deep nature and psychology of man as a spiritual entity, often he accompanies himself on the djembe drum. BaasaKro projects have been presented on platforms such as TEDx. DK will be backed by the 7 piece band Spirit Inspiration Praise (SIP).Alliance Française, 7:30pm, 5 Ghc e E.SY Kennenga The love story between E.sy Kennenga and the music starts when he was only 4. The young Carib-

events - music bean prodigy instantly developed a passion for the guitar and joined his first band at 14. After two albums, he started a solo career and became very popular on French & Caribbean stages. Alliance Franรงaise, 8pm, 15 Ghc / 7 Ghc for students & AF members/free under 12

as Sabolai Radio Music Festival Since 2010 Accra has experienced phenomenal music through Ind!e Fuse, the biggest showcase of West African/ Diaspora artists breaking new ground in Ghana. Ind!e Fuse is now Sabolai Radio Music Festival. The coolest artists

from Ghana and beyond perform in an exciting live music concert event. (music conference on Dec 19) Efua Sutherland Park

Alliance Franรงaise Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 0302 773134 / afaccra.com Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd (next to NAFTI ) Cantonments, Tel: 0302779769 / goethe.de

events - FIlm

film November

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Lunch Time Cineclub

Aya of Yop City Comedy.

Love stories in Yopougon, a neighborhood of the Ivory Coast capital.

Alliance Française, noon

w APOCALYPSE The First World War’s impact on the world has been profound. On 96th anniversary of the Armistice, the Institut Français presents a feature film on the Great War. Whos origins, progress, and impact on the world were unprecedented.

Come and discover some shocking, poignant and touching archival footages masterfully adapted into film by Isabelle Clarke & Daniel Costelle. Alliance Française, 8pm, free e Lunch Time Cineclub Bright Days AheadRomance. When retired dentist Caroline attends a computer class, she falls in love with her significantly younger lecturer. Alliance 12

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Française, noon

r African Urban Life: Nairobi Half Life Tosh Gitonga | 2012 | 96 min. A young aspiring actor from up-country Kenya dreams of becoming an accomplished actor. In pursuit of his dreams, he moves to Nairobi, the city of opportunity. Quickly he is robbed of all his money and belongings and left alone in this city. Luck or the lack of it brings him face to face with the city’s criminals and he forms a friendship with a small time crook. He is quickly drawn into a world of crime as he struggles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Goethe-Institut, 7pm

Stadt With a population of 15 million, Lagos is the biggest African city south of Cairo, and is characterized by its rapid growth.

Hundred of migrants move daily to this mega city to start a new life. Jens Wenkel, an employee of Doctors Without Borders in Lagos, follows the rhythm of the city, its everyday problems and its optimism.

This film captures this city’s sounds, through the musical legacy of Fela Kuti and using his son, Femi Kuti, as one of the protagonists. Goethe-Institut, 7pm

December

p Lunch Time Cineclub

3 Lunch Time Cineclub

Comme Un Lion Dramatic Comedy. Mitri, a 15 year old from a village in Sénégal goes to Paris to pursue a chance at playing professional football. Alliance Française, noon

The Rabbi’s Cat Comedy. Set in Algeria in the 1920s, a rabbi’s cat who learns how to speak after swallowing the family parrot expresses his desire to convert to Judaism.

Alliance Française, noon

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q Lunch Time Cineclub

Lunch Time Cineclub

Ceux Qui Restent Romance. A man and a woman connect in a hospital where their significant others are cancer patients and they are daily visitors.

Alliance Française, noon

k African Urban Life: Lagos - Notizen Einer

Jappeloup Dramatic Comedy. Set in the 1980s, Pierre Durand abandons a promising legal career to pursue his true passion, show jumping. He gambles everything on a young horse with many faults: Jappeloup.

Alliance Française, noon

events - art & Fashion

art & fashion

party events, and an event awards ceremony. Accra International Conference Centre, Tel: 0302798513 info@glitzafricafashionweek.com

December

November

6-q Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2014 Including runway shows, make up party, VIP style lounge, sales exhibition, seminars and workshops, cocktail parties, performances by top musicians, DJ’s and dancers, after

Markets November

1 Eco-flea Market An interesting blend of Ghanaian and international arts and crafts.GoetheInstitut,10am-6pm, Tel: 026 4799 143 4-8 Ghana Interna-

tional Book Fair Showcasing the book as a cultural tool.Trade Fair, Tel: 0244 456 055

i Zohra Opoku - Who Is Wearing My T-shirt The Billboard Project Installation. Zohra Opoku explores the impact of the sale of second-hand cloth from the West on the local textile and fashion industries in West Africa. The format of the exhibition will break norms of Ghanaians contemporary art exhibitions with five installations pasted on billboards in central Accra. Departure from Alliance Française plus different locations, 5:30 pm, Free

y Lincoln Community

Holiday Bazaar Games, food, music, fun for the kids and shopping. Lincoln Community School, Tel: 0270787487

i-s Hip-Hop FestivalGraffiti Workshop with Marko93 This artist wants to paint the world with light. He has had a longstanding obsession with light. His technique, called light painting, started by observing the lights of passing cars. He started as an urban graffiter and in 1994 invented the calligraphism (mixture of Arabic calligraphy & graffiti).

His light art is a wonderful experience. To register, email events@afaccra.com Tel: 0501287811, Alliance Française, Free

December

sf Global Mamas

6 Christmas Market With Live Music Handicrafts and food and live performances.

Goethe-Institut

; 20th Pre-Christmas ATAG Craft Bazaar Sponsored by Aid to Artisans Ghana.Trade Fair, La Tel: 0264 368 447

a Oxford Street International Fair. A platform to promote locally made arts & crafts and to showcase the unique inventory of made in Ghana goods.

Oxford Street, Osu Tel: 0208593319

End of Year Sale Huge End of Year Sale!

Global Mamas, Tel: 0264 368 447

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events - Theater Hip-Hop Festival- Hurlant Corps Dance A choreographer’s emotions is expressed through body language. This performance showcases different styles of Hip-Hop dance. It analyzes the behavior of men who are enduring inner suffering eating away at their very soul. In permanent imbalance, the two Caribbean performers create a unique production examining the human struggle against the system. Alliance Française, 8pm, 15 Ghc / 7 Ghc for students & AF members/ free under 12

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theater & dance November

5 Ster City

This burlesque, multilingual (Zulu, French, English , Afrikaans) play, tells the whole history of South Africa – from the first Homo sapiens to the post-Mandela presidency period. The two SouthAfricans actors deliver their cheeky & ultra- contemporary version of the history. For audience of all ages. National Theatre, 8pm, 25 Ghc / 12 Ghc for students & AF members/ free under 12

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into a Container (short pieces, 90 minutes) The second edition of the short play festival (First version: An African 14

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Walks into a Psychiatrist’s Office) this collection of ten minute plays features work from 8 different playwrights, 3 emerging directors, and a brilliant ensemble of talented actors.Writers include: Fiona Leonard, Kobina Graham, Edem Dotse, Jemila Abdulai, Gbontwi Anyetei, Emmanuel Deegbe, Donna Hoke. Nubuke Foundation, 7:30pm, GHC15

p-s Hip-Hop FestivalHurlant Corps Dance Workshop Created in Martinique in 1996, then in France in 2000, the show, Hurlant Corps is composed of 2 hip-hop dancers, David Milome and Kévin Marie-Jeanne both from Martinique.

They will be doing a workshop on hip-hop dance including lockin’, break and poppin’ as well as the basic technical skills of dance, with emphasis on body awareness, placement, flexibility and some improvisation. Alliance Française, Free

j Ghana Voices Series Writer’s Project of Ghana In cooperation with Writers Project of Ghana, Goethe Institut organizes monthly readings

by Ghanaian and other African authors. Writers will read, talk and discuss and books will be on sale.

Goethe-Institut, 7pm j Hiao! Pot of Wisdom - La Paillote Takpekpe A night of circus performance combining theatre and contemporary dance, conveying a magical story imbued with folklore and imagery found among the African Diaspora; featuring Calypso Highlife music and a garden of jesters and jokers, by Mi-

events - Theater ishejeloi Dance Theatre, created and produced

by Nii Kwartey Owoo. Art exhibition by H. Nortey.

Française, 7pm, 2 Ghc / 1 Ghc for students & AF members/free under 12

December

4 Kuyum Arts Investigations project by Felix Dompreh, African Contemporary dance Institut Français of Ghana presents a collaborative project between four dancers from four African countries, led by the new Ghanaian dance company: Kuym Arts Inves-

tigation with the support of Noyam Dance Institute and Goethe Institute.

This new dance piece will interrogate hybrid postcolonial African identities and the socio-economic complexities of their various countries. Alone! By Sena Atsugah: This piece was created during a residence of creation in July

2014 at Ouagadougou.

8pm, Alliance Française Accra, 15GHC / 7GHC for AF Students & Members / Free under 12

io Dwennimmen

(dance performance, 60 minutes) Dwennimmen is the horns of the ram, an adinkra symbol of humility together with strength.

The piece explores the delicate balance of this symbol through movement and music derived from the bodies of two dancers. Nubuke Foundation, 7:30pm, Ghc15

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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 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.

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Ten kilometers apart the twin cities of Sekondi and Takoradi, often referred to as Tadi, form the third largest conglomeration in Ghana. Situated half way between Accra and the Ivory Coast boarder, these twin cities are the regional capital and gateway to the west coast. Sakondi is home to the historical Fort Orange.

Takoradi boasts a unique colorful circular market, a serene beachfront area, a monkey sanctuary and most recently three billion barrels of light oil.

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In the past, Sekondi prospered thanks to the railroad, which brought timber, cocoa and minerals from the interior to the coast. Today the colonial railroad and the Dutch fort are referred to as European Town. The station is a ghost of its former self and rows of railroad cars stand idle on the tracks. Fort Orange which was originally built as a trading post then

enlarged into a fort in 1690 and was sold with the rest of the Dutch Gold Coast to the United Kingdom in 1872, now serves as a lighthouse.

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Venture 18 km east of Sekondi along the Cape Coast Road and see Ghana’s third oldest fortification, Fort San Sebastian, which was built by the Portuguese from 1520 to 1526. It is a historical architectural delight, reflecting the distinctive styles of both the

The largest of the twin cities, Takoradi, was chosen in 1920 to be the first deep water port in Ghana and continued to be the most important port of Ghana until the development of the port in Tema, near Accra.

The discovery of oil off the coast of Takoradi in 2007, and the influx of visitors, most of them being business people, engineers and other oil workers, has given it new life and allowed it to once again regain its status as an economic hub. This has resulted in an emergence of new upscale hotels and restaurants along Takoradi’s beachfront. In contrast to its serene upscale beachfront, a couple of miles inland there is an overabundance of activity in a city center

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This unique, and apparently only, circular market in West Africa is one of the most colorful in Ghana. Six roads lead to market circle and there are 6 separate buildings that join to form the market buildings. Once inside the market, all sense of ADAKOPE direction is lost. Crammed stalls overflow with piles of every kind of merchandise imaginable, from fish and vegetables to electronics to local fashion.

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Key Guide Stellar Lodge Comfortable and clean has Best Western a pool and gym Plus Atlantic Hotel 3 Long Shore The newest hotel Close, Chapel in Takoradi with Hill Rd a spacious pool area view of the EAT AND Atlantic ocean.

D RI N K Discove Road Coffee Corner Tel: 3902637841 Dixcove Hill 25 Planter’s Tel: 0508419207 STAY

Monkey hill

This sanctuary on the north east end of the city is home to a large population of protected monkeys.

It’s one of 15 animal sanctuaries in Ghana. Given an award for its biodiversity in 2002, it remains a highly regarded area for biodiversity tours. Along with seeing Wild Colobus and Spot Nosed monkeys it is also ideal for bird watching.

Lodge Built in 1935 by the British Airforce. It is surrounded by lush green landscape.

Dixcove Hill, Beach Rd

Cafe de Paris 18/6 Collins Ave Tel: 03131936 Captain Hook’s Dixcove Hill 1A/11 Beach Rd Tel: 0312 027085 Han Palace Beach Rd VI S IT

Fort Orange Sekondi Fort San Sebastian Shama getting there

STC Bus Several buses leave daily from the main STC station in Accra.

The trip takes roughly four hours.

By Air There are regular direct flights to and from Accra (35 minutes flight) with Starbow and Antrak.

Circle Market Takoradi

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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

Robi’s Dutch Pub

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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 their 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.

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 ambience.

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 1A Mankata Ave Link, Airport Res. Tel: 0302 773 477

Tuesday night Live on the Terrace, a 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

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

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

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 Hse. Beach Rd, La Tel: 0245251404

artistsallianz.com Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop Teshie First Junction TEL: 0244 114719 / 5 Nu Gallery 7 Adamafio Close, East Legon Tel: 0910 21 63

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

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

W.E.B. Dubois Center 2nd circular Rd, Cantonments

Drama / music

Ghana Planetarium.

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

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

www.ghanascienceproject.net Jamestown Walking Tours & Community Theatre centre High Street, Jamestown TEL: 0243561807 or 0548850681

jamestownwalkingtours@gmail.com

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

ATMEK (Authentic Traditional and Modern Ewe Kente).

TEL: 024 3711673

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

Learn the techical aspects of weaving Kente cloth as well as the theory and culture of weaving. bravoden59@yahoo.co.uk

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dining TEL: 0246980070

This roadside stand is one of the most popular spots Cantonments

Peace Palace off of 6th st accross ecobank osu

Santoku Japanese Restaurant

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

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Maquis Tante Marie 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

chop bars

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

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:

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Asanka Local 18th lane Tel: 0302786328

Go chop Truck Tel: 0546153676

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.,

papaye Cantonments Rd Tel: 030 2773754 Osu

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

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

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

Spintex Road 0264133397 Tema : 0235133397 Weija : 0270133397 East Legon : 0284133397 Il Cavaliere Pezzo

dining 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

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 Bldg Tel: 0302785252 Osu

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

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

Also serves French food. Osu

western Bus Stop Bar & Restaurant Tel: 0302220930 Adabraka

Champs behind Paloma Hotel Tel: 0240 959 406

Burgers and other American favorites, along with Lexington’s signature cocktails.

El gaucho Abrebrensem Tel: 0289117575 Osu

British honeysuckle bar Ring Rd Tel: 030 2780774 Osu

Cuzzy Bro Troas St Tel: 026 608 6003 Osu

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

Kokolemle

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FireFly 11th Lane, Osu Tel: 030 277 7818

La Chaumiere 215 Liberation Rd Tel: 0302772408

Serves a wide range of western/fusion food.

Osu

Frankies Cantonments Rd Tel: 0302 77 35 67 Osu

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

Tandoor Indian near Land Tours Tel:0243 151 417

Sankofa Restaurant Mövenpick Hotel Tel: 0302611000

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The lunch BoX Tel: 050 686 5905

Basha Kojo Thompson Rd Niagara Hotel

A Food Truck with Take out/ Delivery

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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

Santoku North Airport Rd Tel: 544311511

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 markets 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

Get a local market experience, no tourists, no African masks, no tourist handcrafts, instead get the opportunity to eat authentic Ghanian fare.

malls Accra Mall Spintex Rd, Tetteh Quarshie InTChG

accramall.com Airport Area

Ghanaian style Christmas presents, Wild Gecko Wild Gecko Handicrafts Near Tetteh Quarshie exchange Tel: 0302508500 / 0243690077 / 0244341117

Unique handcrafted furniture, household decorations, accessories & jewelry. www.wild-gecko.com South Legon

supermarkets

Loom 117 Kwame Nkrumah Ave Tel: 0302224746

Koala Supermarket Off Danquah Circle at Cantonments Rd Tel: 0302773455

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

Excellent assortment of local and imported goods; bread selection is highly recommended. koalashop.com.gh Osu

Trashy Bags 6th street next to La maison tel: 0544349857

shoprite Accra Mall Tel: 0302823020 Airport Area & osu

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

crafts

Woodwork

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

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

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

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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 & Perfume Pmmc Mark Cofie Building Tel: 233 (0)302664579

Diamonds and gold directly from local smallscale miners made into luxurious jewelry. We

shopping especially love the unique jewelry representing traditional Ghanaian symbols. pmmcghana.com

Handbags, African print swimsuits & accessories Dzorwolu

central

Inka La Crescent TEl: 233 20 030 8618

Exquisite hand crafted African jewellery Osu Nyaniba Estate

ZINo Marina mall TEl: 020 785 3786

Perfume and cosmetics store and the sole authorized retailer of Swiss-Spanish watch brand, Festina in Ghana. Airport Area

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

bookstores Silverbird bookstore Accra Mall Tel: 030 282 3270-5

Current fiction, nonfiction, business and religious books. Airport Area

Alikoto Clothing Tel: 0269-138-021

Modern pieces infused with traditional African elements. alikotoclothing.tumblr.com Bags by Bernice House No. 85, 4th Ring way Estates Tel: 0244504462

bagsbybernice@hotmail.com Osu 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 Oxford St, 17th LANE (Behind KFC) Tel: 0302771102 / 0501265056

Pure cotton fabric with a subtle mix of elegance and color. da-viva.com 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

University Bookshop University of Ghana Legon Tel: 0302 500398

East Legon

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

Tel: 0302510321

Winglow

13 Mensa Wood Street

fabric & fashion

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

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

Woodin Boutique Oxford St Tel: 0302764371

Legon

For gorgeous clothes East Legon Aya Morrison

23 Nii Bonnie Crescent

A temple of trendy high fashion fabrics.

14 artists create ever changing designs. woodinfashion.com Osu

Tel: 0302 956 355

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accommodations 237-238 Airport West, Tel: 233 302765180

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.

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

Bojo Beach Resort

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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

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

accommodations Coconut Grove Regency Hotel Kanda Crescent, North Ridge Tel: 233 302 225 155 coconutgrovehotelsghana.com

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

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

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

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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

35 guest rooms and suites. This retreat in the suburbs of Accra is perfect if you are looking to be close to the city but want to enjoy the privacy and luxury of being on a private beach. The highlight is its pristine beach island accessed with a little boat ride.

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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

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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.

Outside enjoy the swimming pool and the tropical garden. la g h a n a k e y. c o m

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transportation Domestic Air:

Buses:

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

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.

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: Atlas Rent-A-Car

Tel: 024 427 7871

For all Events

• Weddings • Naming • Parties • Conferences • Church Activities • Funerals www.lasvegasleisurecenter.com Tel: 0554110223, 0244388682 New Bortianor - Lane 3

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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.