KEY Ghana September/October, 2014 Issue

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*plus SiteS & feStivalS in the central region p. 29

explore the Brong-ahafo region p. 30

Sound Wave accra electro feStival p. 10

Bring it hoMe

Finding the perfect

souvenir p. 5

Discover Ghanaian Art!Jewel Duke Eklu

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Bring it BackWhat makes the perfect souvenir.

8coming eventsDiscover Accra’s music, performing arts, galleries, sports etc.

16mapExplore Accra. This travel map includes streets & locations

20entertainment index

22dining indexFrom fine dining to street food

24shopping indexShop at neighborhood markets or unique boutiques

26accommodation indexLuxury to budget hotels and holiday rentals

28transportation index30Beyond accraThis issue we explore the Brong-Ahafo region

See Just Band at

the Electro Festival

on Oct 25, p. 11

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favorite findSFrom top: Beaded wood carving from from the arts centre on High Street, a fugu from the Arts centre, leather beaded sandles from the arts cen-tre, 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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WoodWorkFind 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 Odumase-Krobo, the owner of the cedi bead

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

FuGu SmocKSFind 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 goodSAn 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.

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coming eventss e p t- o c t

Sound Wave Accra Electro Festival

festivalsJuly 6-7otuam, near Winneba (p.29)& agotime, east of ho (p. 13)Fantastic drumming, dance, and more. These festivals usu-ally culminate with a coming together of chiefs. Visitors are very welcome!

ilaff (i luv africa film festival)September 11-13 goethe InstitutThis festival showcas-es and celebrates the work of international independent filmmak-ers of Ghanaian and African descent, while highlighting cinema and film as an emerg-ing art form.

octoBer 23-25alliance Française - accraThe first Electro Festival will bring together DJs, artists

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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events - theater

September

1-z Theater MonthThe entire month of Sep-tember is Theater Month at The National Theater with different perfor-mances every day from from 5 different directors including the reknown Ebo Whyte. National Theatre.

k Heritage Africa ShowThis cultural reality show is a program designed

to educate and inspire. Goethe-Institut

g La Paillote Tak-pekpe – De 2 IdiotsComedy, Benso and Prince are a duo of co-medians 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

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

Ghana Writer’s Project Goethe-Institut, 7pm

October

qw Dreamscape by Accra Theatre Workshop Puppet ShowA young woman traverses a dream world, battling her mental fears, but will she have the courage to translate dreams into waking? Nubuke Founda-tion, Legon

d Kuyum Arts Inves-tigations project by Felix Dompreh, African Contemporary danceA collaborative project be-tween 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 com-plexities of their various countries. 8pm, Alliance Française Accra, 15GHC / 7GHC for AF Students & Members / Free under 12

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

t h e at e r & da n c e

Kuyum Arts Investigations project by Felix Dompreh

Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 773134 / afaccra.comGoethe-Institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments, Tel: 0302779769 / goethe.deNational Theater of Ghana South Liberia Rd Tel: 0244272884 / nationaltheatre.com.ghNubuke Foundation 7 adamafio close, east Legon Tel: 233 289102163 / nubukefoundation.

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events - music

September

e Open Mic NightListen to music while en-joying kebabs and burg-ers. Bring your talent and they will provide the stage. Everyone is welcome. Free, Every second Friday of the month. Goethe-Institut

p Opening Gala Din-ner & 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 op-era singer Kokui Selormey will perform during the dinner. A portion of the proceed benefits Orphan Aid. 7pm, Novotel Hotel, Contact [email protected] for more information.

October

9 C.A.B (Caribbean- Africa-Brazil)

This trio of artists from: The Caribbean (Mario Canonge pianist), Africa, (Blick Bassy singer, guitar-ist) and Brazil (Adriano Tenoriodd percussion-ist). Will compose and showcase a fusion of their different styles of music. The concert will also fea-ture a collaboration with Ghanaian guitar maestro, Kyekyeku. 8pm, Alliance Française Accra - Am-phitheatre. Rate: 15 GHC / 7 GHC AF Students & Members/ Free under 12

q Open Mic NightBring your talent and they will provide the stage. Everyone is welcome! Free Goethe-Institut

fh Sound Wave Ac-cra – 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 interna-tional 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 demon-strations of electro music production. 9am-3pm, Alliance Française Accra – Exhibition Hall, Free.Register at [email protected] / 0501287811

Oct 24: Roots of Azonto by Akwaaba Sound Sys-tem. Feat DJ KeyzzzTraditional Ghanaian mu-sic is acoustic, while most music heard on Ghanaian

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Just a Band

Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 773134 / afaccra.comGoethe-Institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments, Tel: 0302779769 / goethe.deNovotel Hotel Barnes Road Tel: 030 263 3863 / www.novotel.com

events - music

airwaves today is com-puter generated, Roots of Azonto combines the two with its sound bank of Ghanaian percussion. Its numerous loops and drum hits can be used by pro-ducers 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 MembersOct 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.

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3 Living on love alone Dramatic comedy, lunch-time Cineclub - Every Wednesday. Alliance Française, 12pm, free. In French with English subtitles.

q Kirikou et la sorcière Animation, Alliance Fran-çaise, 12pm.

w-r ILAFF (I Luv Africa Film Festival)

Showcases and celebrates the work of international independent filmmakers of Ghanaian and African de-scent, highlighting cinema and film as an emerging art form. Also provides an opportunity to con-nect with each other and open dialogue for future of cinematic arts in Ghana. Goethe Institut, 7pm

d Environmental Film Festival Accra Films are selected to stimulate debate around how social and physical environ-ments have changed and to raise awareness of envi-ronmental issues through film. Goethe Institut

October

d Je crois que je l’aime Dramatic comedy, Alliance Française, 12pm.

; Bal Poussière Animation, Alliance Française, 12pm.

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events - art

Asafo Flags - Regimen-tal flags of the Fantes Opening August 18 An exhibition of the resplendent flags of the militia companies of the Gomoa Efutu-Awutu tradi-tional areas of Ghana.Children are welcome to learn more about their po-etry and proverbs through songs. Nubuke Founda-tion, Legon

September

5 Adler Afrika Art Show Performance and Instal-lation on Ghana-Germany historical relationship with artist Philip Metz (Germa-ny) Goethe-Institut, 7 pm

5-f The Chronicles of our times, Jewel Duke Eklu Opening Sept 5,

6.30pm. Ghanaian Jewel Eklu’s paintings are in-spired by African people’s philosophy and way of life. His art celebrates imper-fection 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

6 Fashion Icon Awards The awards will honor

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

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 mus-ketry, drumming, dance competitions, and more. The culminating event is on Saturday, with a coming together of chiefs. Visitors are very welcome. Ago-time, East of Ho. Tel: 0244 325 945, [email protected]

Philip Metz’s Adler Afrika Art Show

Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 773134 / afaccra.comGoethe-Institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments, Tel: 0302779769 / goethe.deNubuke Foundation 7 adamafio close, east Legon Tel: 233 289102163 / nubukefoundation.org

events - sports

September

7 Sailing Club Race DayThe 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

Foah, Tel: 0241435600, ghanasailingclub.com

k Ghana Bird-walk by BirdLife International A free monthly bird-walk at sites in and around Ac-cra, starts at 7am. Tel: 0234 237 732 or [email protected], birdlife.org ghanawildlife-society.org

l 2014 Accra Interna-tional MarathonRun 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 DaySee description above

9-w African Air ExpoIncludes an excellent ex-hibition area to showcase products such as Jets, Helicopters, Accessories, Service Providers of Pilot Training Schools, Avionics and much more including high level seminars. Koto-ka International Airport, africanairexpo.com

h Ghana Bird-walk by BirdLife International See description above.

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nightlife +233 jazz baR & gRiLL 375 Ring Rd, noRth Ridgetel: 0244 276 027Ghana’s premiere jazz and live music club.Open until 4 am on week-ends

aphRodiSiac 235 osu Badu stReet, dzoRwulutel: 0302 766 738 Great dance spot. DJs serve a mix of hip hop, R&B, hip life, garage & techno. 11pm - 6am

cuzzy bRotRoas st, osu tel: 026 608 6003Revamped with a whole new menu, outdoor gar-den bar, cocktail lounge and live entertainment.

dupLEx3Rd KuKu cRescent off oxfoRd st, osutel: 0245 999 999

Epo’S SpoT baR6th lane, accRa, ghana, osuWinner 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 baR11th lane, osutel: 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.

goEThE baR & gRiLLBehind goethe institut, laBonetel: 024 468 7915 A peaceful spot to enjoy German & local drinks with a variety of grilled food (kebabs, veggie burg-ers, grilled chicken...) Mon-Fri 5-9pm, Sat 4-9pm. Open Jazz mic every second Friday of the month.

jokERS 4laBadi Road, latel: 024 4370752 A great place to enjoy a game of pool.

champS SpoRTS baR & gRiLL 5Behind Paloma hotel, KoKolemletel: (0) 240 959 406fB: chamPs sPoRts BaR & gRill 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, latel: 030 278 5420Play table games, slots, bingo, poker, or just relax with one of their many cocktails.

nExT dooR bEach RESoRTBeach Rd, teshietel: 024 4318697Live music on weekends, traditional song and dance performances on Sunday afternoons.

ThE onE2onE baR mövenPicK hotel, centRalA chic cocktail bar where you can escape.

ThE REpubLic baR & gRiLL3Rd lane, KuKu hill, osutel: 024 631 4044Live music every Wednesday by both local and international artists. Happy hour Mondays and Tuesdays from 5-8pm (50% off all cocktails).

Robi’S duTch pubdade walKstReet 14, laBone tel: 0242201087The only authentic Dutch pub in Ghana, with Dutch cuisine, beer, music and ambiance.

ShiShah LoungE14th lane, off oxfoRd st, osutel: 023 355 1515

EntErtainmEnt


Shishah Lounge

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 477Tuesday cultural & entertainment series from 7- 9pm at Villa Monticello’s Terrace Bar & Café

film

SiLVERbiRd cinEmafiRst flooR, accRa mall, aiRPoRt Res. tel: 021 823270-4silverbirdghana.com

aLLiancE FRançaiSE accRaliBeRation linK, aiRPoRt Residentialtel: 0302 773 134 Cinéclub every Wednesday. afaccra.com

goEThE-inSTiTuT 30 KaKRamadu Rd, cantonments tel: 0302 779 769 Films ranging from drama to documentary toshorts every two weeks on Thursdays. goethe.de

mini-golf

maRVELS mini-goLFfoRest avenue, dzoRwulutel: 0302 915400A beautiful 18-hole mini-golf course, with a clubhouse for great food & desserts.

dRama / music

aLLiancE FRançaiSE accRaA large producer of cultural events in Accra, including live music, poetry readings, theater, art exhibits and much more. afaccra.com

naTionaL ThEaTRE oF ghanasouth liBeRia Road, centRaltel: 0244272884

nubukE FoundaTion7 adamafio close, east legontel: 028 910 21 63Enjoy programs ranging from drama and music to art exhibitions, poetry, and films. nubukefoun-dation.org

aRt

aFia gaLLERy no. 2 liBeRia Rd ext, osutel: 0302 681465Packed with local wood carvings and crafts.afiavillage.com

aRTiSTS aLLiancE gaLLERy omanye house. Beach Rd, la BefoRe laPalm hoteltel: 0245251404 artistsallianz.com

kanE kWEi caRpEnTRy WoRkShopteshie fiRst Junctiontel: 0244 114719 / 5

nu gaLLERy7 adamafio close, east legontel: 0910 21 63nubukefoundation.org

histoRy / science

kWamE nkRumah mauSoLEum & muSEumhigh st., centRaltel: 233 671 610

naTionaL muSEum oF ghana accRaBaRnes Rd, centRaltel: 021-2216339am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday

W.E.b. duboiS cEnTER2nd ciRculaR Rd, cantonments

ghana pLanETaRium. 12 osu ave extensiontel: 0302 769 204 oR 0302 770 600. www.ghanascienceproject.net

jamESToWn WaLking TouRShigh stReet, Jamestowntel: 0243561807 oR [email protected]

jamES ToWn communiTy ThEaTRE cEnTREhigh stReet, Jamestowntel: 0243561807 oR 0548850681


arts & culturE

afRicanghanaian ViLLagE RESTauRanTla Palm hotelno 5 la ByPass Rdtel: 0302 215100LA

buka 10th lane tel: 030 2782953 oSu

chRiSTinE’S uniquE caFé150m off Ring Rdat nima Junctiontel: 0302 222 265

chEz aFRiquEneaR yemoh Plaza tel: 030 2911591EaST LEgon

counTRy kiTchEn 2nd Ringway estatestel: 0302229107oSu

LE gRand EcuyERRing Road, west of danquah ciR tel: 0302 768 64

maquiS TanTE maRiE

5th noRla linK tel: 0244612832maquistantemarie.comLabonE

nExT dooRRESTauRanT Beach Rdtel: 024-4318697next-door.com TEShiE

ThE oRangERy cREpE & SaLad baR faRRaR avetel: 030 2232988adabRaka

papayE cantonments Rdtel: 030 2773754oSu

go chop TRuck tel: 0546153676Offers both local and continental food from a mobile kitchen track it at: gochoptruck.com

choP BaRsChop 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 lanetel: 0302786328

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: 0246980070This roadside stand is one of the most popular spots canTonmEnTS

pEacE paLacEoff of 6th staccRoss ecoBanKoSu

RESTauRanT cLaRiSSEmaman aFRicaon 8th lane, off of 6th st, Past mamamia tel: 0242984828Great Ivorian food oSu

seafood capTain hookS4 KaKRamandu sttel: 0302762228 canTonmEnTS

fast foodchickEn REpubLiccantonments Rdsouth of PaPayetel: 030 2775496oSu

kFccantonments RdoSu

asianRoman hoLidayAccra’s newest Chinese restaurant, possibly the best in Accra.oPPosite fiesta Royale hotel

tel: 030 2775496noRTh dzoRWuLu

RoyaL dRagon chinESE RESTauRanTla Palm hotelno 5 la ByPass Rdtel: 0302 215100LA

dynaSTy RESTauRanToxfoRd sttel: 030 2775496oSu

nobLE houSEKuKu hill, salem Rdtel: 0302785151oSu

zion Thai RESTauRanToKodan & mission st tel: 054-996-7644Try spicy penang curry, true pad thai, and lots of vegetarian options. oSu

padThai RESTauRanT10 monRovia Rdtel: 0302962788EaST LEgon

italianaRLEcchino 674 oxfoRd sttel: 0245 410 403oSu

bELLa Roma fouRth lanetel: 024 74 74 007oSu

Eddy’S pizza66 Ring Roadtel: 54 413 3397 cEnTRaL

iL caVaLiERE pEzzoaccRa Polo gRounds tel: 0302 823131


dining

Mama Mia

aiRpoRT RES

mama mia pizzERia7th lanetel: 0244 264 151oSu

oSTERia michEL-angELoShouse no.3 noRtei aBadio sttel: 024 4233533aiRpoRT RES

pinocchio La piazza 11th lanetel: 024 443 2188Amazing Italian Gelato! A Pizzeria in the back with Italian fine diningoSu

ThE VEnuEadamafio linKtel: 024 3323425 EaST LEgon

indianhERiTagE indianoff salem RdnoBle chinese RestauRant Bldgtel: 0302785252oSu

koh-i-nooRgRisfaRm hoteloff fiRsttel: 030 2771999oSu

TandooR indian neaR land touRs tel:0243 151 417LabonE

leBanesebaShaKoJo thomPson Rd niagaRa hoteladabRaka

LE magELLan RESTauRanT Ring Rd, east at laBone Junctiontel: 0302 777 629Also serves French food. oSu

westeRnbuS STop baR & RESTauRanT Tel: 0302220930adabRaka

champSBehind Paloma hotel in the KoKolemle neighBouRhoodtel: 0240 959 406Serves an assorted mix of burgers and other American favorites, plus the Lexington cocktails that everyone loves!

FiREFLy11th lane, osutel: 030 277 7818 Serves a wide range of western/fusion food. oSu

FRankiEScantonments Rd tel: 0302 77 35 67 oSu

LiTTLE indian SunShinE SaLad baR11th lanetel: 030 2780599oSu

SankoFa RESTauRanT mövenPicK hoteltel: 0302611000cEnTRaL

ThE Lunch boxtel: 050 686 5905A Food Truck with Take out/ DeliveryEaST LEgon

sPanishEL gauchoaBReBRensemtel: 0289117575oSu

BRitishhonEySuckLE baR Ring Rdtel: 030 2780774oSu

cuzzy bRo tRoas st tel: 026 608 6003oSu

fRenchbREad & WinE13th lanetel: 057 651 9799 oSu

La chaumiERE215 liBeRation Rdtel: 0302772408aiRpoRT RES

caFé chEz dES amiS liBeRation Rd, acRoss fRom fRench emBassy

LE muST no 28, oRPhan cRescenttel: 0244661069 noRTh LabonE

nicoLinoalliance fRançaises liBeRation linKtel: 024 462 9656 aiRpoRT RES

LE TandEm6 manKRalo st tel: 030 2762959

LiVingSTonE SaFaRineaR aKai house

acRoss fRom KohinooRtel: 024 6485135oSu

zanzibaR dade stReettel: 0244 890 990LabonE

JaPanese3121 SuShi14th laneBehind BaRclays tel: 026 777 3121Seafood-grill, sushi/teppanyaki [email protected]

monSoon41 oxfoRd st osutel: 030 2782307

cafejoSiE’S cuppa cappuccino3Rd close, Tel: 030 2773412aiRpoRT RES

‘n’ caFénuBuKe foundation, tel: 028 910 21 63 EaST LEgon

BRunchmELTing mo-mEnTSno. 78/5, 1st noRla sttel: 0302770834LabonE

Labadi bEach HOTeLno.1 la ByPass tel: 030 277 2501/6LA

La paLm RoyaL bEach HOTeLLA


dining

maRKets

opEn STock ExchangE

goethe-institutEco Friendly flea market: art, food and music from around the world. 1st Saturday of the month, 10am-5pm

makoLa maRkETKoJo 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 maRkETelePhant walK RdIf you want a true local market experience, you’ll find it here.

malls

accRa maLLsPintex Rd, tetteh quaRshie inteRchangeaccramall.com aiRpoRT aREa

suPeRmaRKetskoaLa SupERmaRkEToff danquah ciRcle at cantonments Rd

tel: 0302773455Excellent assortment of local and imported goods; bread selection is highly recommended. Carries Cottage Farms frozen pork. koalashop.com.gh oSu

mELcom pLuS2nd Palace linK Rd, off dadeBan Rd, noRth industRial aRea, kanEShiE

tel:0302251789The 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 [email protected]

oPP. BanK of ghana, sPintex Rd, SpinTEx

tel:0302816791/2spintex@melcom group.com

Post office Rd, tRaffic light meRidian, oP vodafone tema community 1, TEma tma@melcom group.com.

ShopRiTEaccRa mall tel: 0302823020 aiRpoRT aREa & oSu

cRafts

cEnTRE FoR naTionaL cuLTuRE28th feBRuaRy Rd tel: 021 664099A 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

Loom117 Kwame nKRumah avetel: 0302224746Sells spectacular paintings as well as woodcarvings, fabrics and statues. cEnTRaL

gLobaL mamaS14th lane neaR Koala suPeRmaRKettel: 24 453 0467globalmamas.org oSu

WiLd gEcko handicRaFTSneaR tetteh quaRshie exchangetel: 0302508500 / 0243690077 / 0244341117


shopping

Artists Alliance

Unique handcrafted furniture, household decorations, accessories & jewelry. www.wild-gecko.com SouTh LEgon

TRaShy bagS6th stReet next to la maisontel: 0544349857Beautiful eco-friendly handbags, briefcases, backpacks and gifts made of recycled trash. www.trashybags.org oSu

woodwoRK

abuRi caRVing cEnTERaKwaPim Ridge on the way to the aBuRi town centeR Here craftmen can be seen at work on magnificent carvings and drums which are available for purchase. If you are feeling creative, you can actually design your own piece. abuRi

JewelRypmmcmaRK cofie Buildingtel: 233 (0)302664579Jewelry 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 jewelleryoSu nyaniba ESTaTE

modeRn aRtaRTiSTS aLLiancEomanye house tel: 0245251404Three floors of art, sculpture, carvings and artifacts. The best part is that most of it is for sale. artistsallianz.com LA

BooKstoResuniVERSiTy bookShopuniveRsity of ghana legon tel: 0302 500398Current fiction, nonfiction & textbooks. Great if you are looking for books by localauthors. LEgon

faBRic & fashionaya moRRiSon 23 nii Bonnie cRescenttel: 0302 956 355 Handbags, African print swimsuits & accessories dzoRWoLu

ajEpomaa dESign gaLLERyno.8 addo close tel: 026 564 5284For gorgeous clothes EaST LEgon

aLikoTo cLoThingtel: 0269-138-021 Modern pieces infused with African elements. [email protected]

chRiSTiE bRoWn809 eleventh lane tel: 0244 418477Luxury women’s fashion with a true taste of Africa christiebrownonline.com oSu

da ViVa bouTiquEoxfoRd st, 17th lane (Behind Kfc) tel: 0302771102 / 0501265056Pure cotton fabric with a subtle mix of elegance and color. oSu

kiki cLoThingaccRa malltel: 020 817 4362Unique ethnic designs for children and adults. aiRpoRT aREa

ohEma ohEnE ShopnuBuKe foundation, 7 adamafio closetel: 233 (28) 910 21 63 EaST LEgon

WingLoW 13 mensa wood stReettel: 0302510321Western styled clothing in African print. Interior decoration utilizing a blend of African and other fabrics.www.winglow.com EaST LEgon

Woodin bouTiquEoxfoRd st tel: 0302764371A temple of high fashion fabrics. 14 artists create ever changing designs. oSu

shopping


ResoRtsLabadi bEach hoTEL 4no.1 la ByPass, accRa tel: +233 (30) 277 2501/6 [email protected] 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 35 la ByPasstel: 233 30221 5100/5111gbhghana.netFeaturing 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 & RESoRTsenchi feRRy Road, aKosomBotel: 233 3 03 40 91 70theroyalsenchi.comA 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

luxuRyThE aFRican REgEnT 5237-238 aiRPoRt west, tel: 233 302765180A 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 hoTELtRasacco valleytel: 233 302824235theaknachotel.comIn 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

ThE möVEnpick ambaSSadoR hoTEL 1indePendence ave, Ridge tel: +233 302611000moevenpick.com 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

ViLLa monTicELLo 8no.1a manKata ave linK aiRPoRt Residential tel: 233 302773477villamonticello.comA 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

La ViLLa bouTiquE hoTEL t13th lane, osu, foRmeR Russian emBassy, Behind PRo cRedit tel: 233 302 730 3336lavillaghana.comThis beautiful boutique hotel with its dense garden, is a quiet and stylish escape from the fast-paced atmosphere of Osu. oSu


accommodations

Labadi Beach Resort

coconuT gRoVE REgEncy hoTEL uKanda cRescent, noRth Ridgetel: 233 302 225 155coconutgrovehotelsghana.comPart 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

modeRateaFia aFRican ViLLagE 22 liBeRia Road osu tel: 233 302681465afiavillage.comDesigned 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 RESoRToff the old weiJa BaRRieR tel: 233.302.912.946bojobeachresort.comWith 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 abuRigyanKama tel: 0244385008 www.hillburi.comBlending 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 & BReaKfastchEz dELphy tA well decorated bed and breakfast run by a friendly French/Ghanaian couple, ideally located between La and Osu.

laBone giRls school Junctiontel: 233 26 29 89 722 oR 233 50 89 79 778chezdelphy.com LabonE

SpinTEx inn#1 fouRth nii Kwaofio linK, sPintextel: 0207768243spintexinn.com SpinTEx

Budget

FRankiES 9 cantonments Rd.tel: 0302 77 35 67 [email protected] 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 712829starlitelodge-ghana.comTEShi-nungua ESTaTES

pink hoSTEL w from $20-65 w/breakfasttel: 233-302-256710/[email protected] aSyLum doWn

huts & cottagesbig miLLy’S back yaRd $20-75tel: 0249 999 330 oR 0262 999 330www.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

holiday RentalsLa-paRadiSE inn rtel: 233 302 7620854th 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


accommodations


domestic aiR:

anTRak aiRtel: (233) (0) 302 765377, 765378antrakair.comWholly Ghanaian owned, has flights to Kumasi, Takoradi, Sunyani, Tamale and Wa.

FLy 540tel: (233) (0) 202 250 208fly540africa.comOffers internal flights to several locations around Ghana. They fly from Accra to Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and Sunyani. STaRboWtel: 024 5000-000 flystarbow.comServe Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale.

Buses:

STc (State Transport Corporation)Tel: (233-21) 221-912 or 252-835 or 221-314A 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.

Viptel: 0544357030, [email protected] 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 TouRStel: 0243-3177620tamale: 0242-767694 / 0208-083644Kumasi: 03220-41925200m 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-caRTel: 024 427 7871

ghana-caR-REnTaLS.com tel: 0.264.264.246ghana-car-rentals.comA one-stop-shop for online car hire in Ghana. With a wide selection of vehicles for personal as well as business car rental needs.

transportation

MAKOLA MARKET • TEL: 0244 601181

Sites and Festivals of the Central Region

cape coaSt caStle & muSeum adult / student Us $7 / 4 - millions of slaves were shipped to the carib-bean 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

be missed. the castle also houses a craft market where they offer djembe drumming lessons. PoSuban ShrineSa less known attraction, these decorative buildings, are unique to the central coastal region. the shrines are the work of asafo companies, once respon-sible for the defense of the towns. find them in elmina, however the most well know one is in mankessim.

GuiDeD elmina WalKinG tour this one and half hour tour offers in-depth in-formation on the economic, political, historical and cultural aspects of elmina. discover the archaeologi-cal site of old elmina, the mpoben fish market. see the beautiful panorama which surrounds elmina. finish with a brush with the present day elmina commu-nity. ghana eco Tours, 1st floor of the elmina castleTel: (233) (0) 20 8159369

beyond Accra


peggielene bartels, a secre-tary working in Washington, d.c., knew she was related to african royalty, but never thought much of it. one day, a cousin called with news that her uncle, the king of

otuam, ghana, had died and that the villagers had chosen her to be their next king. meet king peggy at otuam’s yearly festival and hear how she is working to shape the future of african women,

and how she truly believes that the future of africa lies in their hands. peggielene bartels is also a motivational speaker, see kingpeggy.com for details. Otuam is 25 km from the Winneba and Mank-esim junction. Stay at: Windy Lodge Tel: 033-2322479 or Lagoon Lodge, Tel: 0208162034

a rEal-lifE fairy talE Join the first female king of Otuam as she celebrates the village’s Harvest Festival.


Beyond accra

Brong-ahafo

region

kintaMpo fallS 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.

buabenG-Fiema monKey

Sanctuary

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.

tano Sacred grove

enjoy some of ghana’s most beautiful natural landscapes while getting a lesson in the history of the akan people. the akan people believe that their ancestors ascended from a large hole in the ground in a cave about 30 km from

brong-ahafo regionin 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.

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NAmaseNsawkaw

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STAY

Hand in Hand Guest Houseconveniently 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 HouseBasic rooms with fans, fit with mosquito nets and electric outlets. Kitchen access. the guesthouse staff can also make you meals. Boabeng-Fiema

eusbett Hotela modern multi-story hotel with pool. SunyaniTel: 0352027116

EAT AND DRINK

Gina’s Restauranton the ground floor of the eusbett hotel. ghanaian and chinese food as well some great pizza.Sunyani

VISIT

kintampo Falls Just north of Kintampo buabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuaryNkoranza, between Techiman & KintampoTano Sacred grove Near the village of Tanoboase, 10 minutes North of Techiman. Ask for the local tourism information to get a guide.

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

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.

Beyond accra

Brong-ahafo region

Tano Sacred Grove

KEY Ghana September/October, 2014 Issue

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