At over two million inhabitants, Accra is the largest city in Ghana, filled with so much charisma and radiating friendliness.
Whether you’re there as a solo traveller or with a family, on your big annual holiday or there for business, Accra always has something to make you feel comfortable.
One is most assured to love the many beaches surrounding the city – particularly Labadi Beach. Accra which is home to the National Museum welcomes one to a world of many of the countries historical treasures.
You can also visit the National Theatre, International Trade Fair, the Kwame Nkrumah memorial, Independence Square, and W.E.B. Dubois Centre.
Almost at every turn you’ll find markets, incredible food, wonderful music, and lots of traffic! But the traffic is worth the wait.
A quote by, Paulo Coelho, states that, ‘ if you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it is lethal’. Sit back and relax as we take you through places you should visit in Ghana, if you need a day of your busy schedule.
Jamestown
Jamestown is a tough but moving neighbourhood of Accra. There are many places filled with history to discover as both the British and the Portuguese left behind a cultural and architectural legacy. The Jamestown community is lively.
There aren’t many markers to explain the context of the history that you’re seeing, so a guide is a welcome addition, but certainly not necessary. The neighbourhood is a cross between rural and urban and is famous for turning out incredible national boxers.
Labadi Beach
Arguably Accra’s most popular beach, Labadi is the perfect city beach. Great food and cocktails are available, as well as local entertainment and people watching. The beach itself is maintained by the surrounding hotels so be forewarned that there is a small entrance fee for those not staying there.
If you happen to be there on the weekend you’ll for sure catch some native drumming, local reggae bands, and plenty of spots for dancing to hiplife – a unique music style that blends hip hop with Ghanaian culture.
Artists Alliance Gallery
This gallery will blow you away with its contemporary and fine art collections. Created by respected Ghanaian artist, Ablade Glover, the three story gallery is a treasure chest of Kente clothe, furniture, Asafo flags, masks, and unique metal sculptures. You can see almost every prominent Ghanaian artist represented and most of the pieces are for sale.
Afrkiko
A laid-back outdoor complex, it is known for its collection of restaurants and Wednesday-night kizomba sessions. Located opposite the French embassy, it has a live band that will make you feel as though you were transported to Accra in the 1970s.
These dance crazes are where West Africa meets Latino culture, with its origins in the Latino-inspired afrobeats of Angola. Kizomba originated in Angola in the 1970s and has taken Accra by storm in recent years, with its sultry moves and hip-swaying. Kizsalsa takes inspiration from where the two dances meet: a sensuous combination. Kizomba and kizsalsa nights are held at Afrikiko on Wednesdays, where you can mix it up with dinner and drinks, or you and your date can get serious and take a class from Kizomba Ghana at their studio near the Presidential Palace.
Goethe- Institute
Finding films for arthouse lovers in Ghana can be tough, so if you are a cinephile you should head to the Goethe-Institut in Cantonments for their weekly selection of great German cinema in comfy environs.
REFERENCES
1. Available online at, https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-ghana/
2. Available online at, https://visitghana.com/activities/afrikiko/
3. Available online at, https://theculturetrip.com/africa/ghana/articles/11-unusual-date-ideas-to-try-in-accra/.
