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

commercial, restaurant and nightlife activity

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su’s constant bustle and trendy shops makes it an essential part of any visit. As you enter Cantonments Road, known

to virtually everyone as Oxford Street, you are immediately struck

by how busy it is, with vehicles, people, large commercial buildings, and huge billboards. This is a 24 hour the hub of activity. This is where you will find many of Accra’s best bars and restaurants and boutiques. Discover a contemporary twist on Ghanaian food and music at the The Republic Bar & Grill, choose from an extensive drink selection at Fire Fly or just chill at Shisha Lounge. Find Traditional

Ghanaian food at Bukas or be more adventurous and try a local chop bar like Asanka Local or Paradise Palace. Restaurant Clarisse, is Ivory Coast’s version of a chop bar, don’t be deceived by its size, the food is world class. Osu has no shortage of Chinese, Italian, Indian and French restau-rants, some of the best in Accra. Splurge at Bread and Wine for some high quality French food. Shopping ranges from stalls which line the street, to the eco-friendly Trashy Bags where you can buy beautiful bags made from plastic waste, to high end boutiques like Christie Brown. If you are look-ing for a budget hotel, we were impressed with the iconic Frankie Hotel’s renovated rooms on the top floor. Otherwise, if you want to splurge for a room or a cocktail La Villa Boutique hotel, originally the Russian Embassy, whose lush garden and style make it a quiet and stylish escape. Delicious Italian-themed ice cream parlors like Pinocchio and Arlecchino make this commercial stretch a visitor’s dream.

Left: Pinocchio, the latest gelataria in Accra offers over 40 different flavors of Gelato

and has a beautiful restaurant attached called La Piazza.

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

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Beatboxing Summer ShakeSpeareJune 2 - July 26nubuke FoundationA six week intensive act-ing workshop for young people (13-25), with a prep class on May 2. This year’s play is Mac-beth, there will be lots of stage combat, political intrigue, and dead bod-ies! Final performances July 25-26. (p. 12)

Café mullerJune 5goethe Institute.Pina Bausch (1940 - 2009) was a German performer and choreog-rapher of modern dance, with a unique style, a blend of movement, sound, and prominent stage sets. This movie documents her best-known dance, Café Müller (1978).

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

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Live in Accra Jazz Festi-val Until May 3A week of live concerts and festivities relating to Jazz at different venues around Accra, along with visual art exhibi-tions, movie screenings, workshops for technicians in the performing arts and masterclasses for musi-cians. Alliance Française

1 A Day of Jazz with Dr. Royal Hartigan & Jazz Ensemble Master Class, Demonstrations, and PerformancesExplore the history of Jazz and the essential styles of this dynamic art form through discussion, listen-ing, viewing, and perfor-mances. Musicians, kindly bring your instruments. 10am: African Back-ground to 1930s, 1pm: Jazz 1940-1970 4pm: Jazz 1970s -present7pm: Current paths in Global Jazz. Free,To regis-ter email Royal Hartigan at royaljhartigan@yahoo.com or culturel@afaccra.com Tel: 0501287811.Best Western Hotel

1 Tune up your per-formance by Jazz Tone

Productions MasterclassDiscover what it takes to deliver a great perfor-mance. Participants will perform with a profes-sional accompanist. Vocal-ists bring one lead sheet, instrumentalists, bring an instrument and a lead sheet. Open to all levels.

Acclaimed for “Keeping Jazz Alive” in Ghana Toni “Jazz Tone” has been a band leader for 16 years in Ghana and overseas. 100 GHS (in advance) / 150 GHS (on the day) To register email Toni Manie-son: tonimanieson@ymail.com or culturel@afaccra.com Tel: 0501287811. Best Western Hotel, 4-7pm

3 Ghanaian music and jazz LectureGuitarist and University of Ghana lecturer Colter Harper (colterharper.com) presents a workshop on incorporating Ghanaian musical structures into jazz and popular music. Participants should bring their instruments. Alliance Française, Free

1 252 Jazz Band / Dela Botri & Hewale Sounds / Sound Factree & Guests20 GHS, +233 Bar and Grill, 8 pm

2 Rumba BattleJoin this Rumba con-test with a partner for a chance to win tickets for the Franco Na Biso concert and other prizes.All participants will re-ceive a gift! Register at events2@afaccra.com or 0501287811. Alliance Française, 4 pm, Free

3 Franco Na Biso! A Tribute To The Great Franco LuamboMusic by Jean-Rémy Gué-don (sax and vocal) and Kojack Kossakamvwe (gui-tar and vocal), with Alberto Mapoto (guitar and vocal), Christian Kamba (drums) and Guy Tusiama (electric bass). Franco Na Biso! is a

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Franco-Congolese quintet that pays tribute to the great guitarist and singer Franco Luambo, father of the Congolese Rumba. This project combines the best musical traditions of Zaire to contemporary European jazz music.

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

89 Beatboxing work-shop with Under KontrolA one day workshop for professionals with the members of Under Kontrol and one day for beginners and the younger ones. To register

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

q Under KontrolUnder Kontrol is a French combo made up of 4 beatboxers: MicFlow, Mr Lips, Tiko and Fayabraz (Paris, Lyon and Mar-seille). Beatbox Team World Champions in 2009 and discovery artist of Printemps de Bourges 2011. They realeased an album in 2011 entitled 1. Using the voice as the only instrument, they create music inspired by hip-hop, electro, jazz and funk producing melodies, rhythms, bass and scratches with their mouths that will leave the listener speechless. Opening Act : Jahwi (Ghana) Jahwi began beat boxing while in high school influenced by a class mate named Papa

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

f National Symphony Orchestra in ConcertWith Yale University Con-cert Band and Percus-sion Ensemble as guest.National Theatre, 7:30

g Villy & the Xtreme Volumes with Special Guest: King AyisobaThe Uncolonised Concert uses music and arts to combat African leaders. This Nigerian Sensa-tion will tear down the stage with Xtreme Music, Xtreme Entertainment, Xtreme Expression, Xtreme confrontation, a

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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.gh+233 Jazz Bar & Grill 75 Ring Rd, north Ridge, Tel: 0244 276027 Best Western Quartey Papafio ave, Tel: 030 2216570 / bestwesternpremier.com.gh

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complete Musical Fu-sion of Afrobeat, Rock, Soul, Highlife and more. Joined by guest artist King Ayisoba, a hiplife per-former and Kologo guitar player from the Upper East Region of Ghana. His Kologo sounds are melodic and percussive at the same time. Credited with changing the Accra music scene by using traditional instruments with the hip life beats, bleeps and bass. Alliance Française, 8 pm, 10GHC, 5GHC for AF students and members, free for children under 12

June

7 La 33

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

presentations in five conti-nents, La-33 has become one of the most influential Colombian salsa orches-tras on the international scene. La-33 began in 2001 when the brothers Sergio and Santiago Mejia assembled a group of musicians to form a salsa band. They found their in-spiration in urban rhythms like rock, jazz and reggae. The band is also inspired by the New York 70’s music scene, where the rough and dirty sounds of the city are mixed with Caribbean rhythms. Spon-sored by the Colombian Embassy in Ghana. Be ready to dance! Cocktails and other drinks will be served by the The Re-public Bar & Grill. Trade Fair – Round Pavilion, 8 pm, 10GHC, 5GHC for AF students and members,

free for children under 12

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

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2 Summer Shake-speare PrepSample a Summer Shake-speare session, play theatre games, work on your audition monologue, and meet new people! Open to children aged 9 and up. Note the Summer Shakespeare program is only open to young people aged 13-25. Email: accra-theatreworkshop@gmail.com. Nubuke Foundation 3-5pm

l La Paillote Takpekpe:Of God’s & Men, The Switch by Golda Addo Musical Theater Pre-sented by: New Morn-ing Art Cafe Theatre & Creative Centre. In the country of Mantain, cor-ruption and vice have found solace. Leaders and Citizens exist, but you would hardly know who is which, looking at the rot-tenness of their collective behaviours. The gods are watching, but they are now tired of it. Do they step in, wipe Mantein out, or offer them a fresh start? Alliance Française, 7:30 pm, 2GHS, 1GHS for AF students and members, free for children under 12

June

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

h La Paillote Takpekpe: Dreamscapeby Accra Theatre Workshop Puppet Show

A young woman traverses a dream world, battling her mental fears, but will she have the courage to translate dreams into waking? Little Warrior, our protagonist, has to navigate four worlds that hang in the balance between sleep and wak-ing. This event will take the audience through two of those worlds, exploring concepts of afrofutur-ism and identity through movement, sound, and spectacle. An excerpt from a full-length mul-timedia visual theatre (giant puppets, modern dance, fashion, dubstep), with a live DJ set by DJ Steloo. Accra Theatre Workshop is the resident theatre group at the Nu-buke Foundation in East Legon. The performance will be followed by a talk-back from director Emelia Asiedu & creator Elisa-beth Efua Sutherland. Alliance Française, 7:30 pm, 2GHS, 1GHS for AF students and members, free for children under 12

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Larry Otoo (Paintings) Until May 18One of the most renowned painters in Ghana today, Larry Otoo likes to refer to himself as a contemporary traditionalist. His vibrant, abstract paintings in oil and acrylic capture the rhythm and beat of daily life. The pieces exhibited here focus on his love for jazz and music.Alliance Française(9am-9pm)

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

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

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2 Michel Petrucciani British filmmaker Michael Radford (The Postman) felt Petrucciani (1963-1999) had an amazing talent, to which this docu-mentary pays tribute. The film about this great jazz pianist was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Free, Goethe Institut, 7pm

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

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

June

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

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

p Pina Bausch Anne Linsel: 43 Min: 2006. Three years before her death Pina Bausch and the Wuppertal Dance Theater became a phe-nomenon of the dance world, on track to success. Using stage clips and interviews, the film shows how this dance group gained fame through per-severance. Get an insight into the operation of this great German choreogra-pher. Goethe Institut

Cineclub : Every WednesdayAlliance Française, 7pm2GHS, 1GHS for AF stu-dents and membersFor the full program, visit afaccra.com

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Yoga at theMövenpickBliss Yoga has started new yoga classes at the Mövenpick Hotel. Guided instruction from Nana who has over 15 years of quali-fied experience. All levels are welcome. The Möven-pick Hotel yoga studio is on the 1st Floor.

May

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

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

qw Sogakope sailing race week-endA great weekend of Sailing with an overnight stay at Sogakope on the Satur-day. Drinks and food on Subhi’s Island on Sunday. The cost of entering the race is 60 GHSper person. Buffet Style evening meal 75GHS per person. Call:

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

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National Museum

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

Achimoto Forest Reserve(New Accra Zoo)

National Film &Television Institute

Goethe Institute

GhanaInternational Trade Fair Center

Next Door Beach Resort

Kane Kwei Carpentry

Accra Mall

Accra PoloGrounds

Alliance Française

DeiCenter

Tuesday Market

Korle-BuTeachingHospital

Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research

Legon Bookshop

Arts & CraftsCentre

Nkrumah Memorial Park

Jamestown Lighthouse

Stadium

Makola Shopping Mall

Independence Sq.

National Theater

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Tribes Restaurant & Afia Gallery

PMMC

Global Mamas

Woodin Boutique

DaViva Boutique

Artists Alliance Gallery

Wild Gecko

Dubois Centre for Panafrican

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ACHIMOTA

AKWETEMAN

APENKWA

LAPAZ

TESANO

NORTH KANESHIEACCRA

NEW TOWN

ROMAN RIDGE

AIRPORTAREA

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AIRPORT

MAAMOBI

KANDAESTATE

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

WildlifeShAi hillS ReSoURCe ReSeRve the closest wildlife park to accra. the vegetation of shai hills is dry, coastal evergreen savannah and 40% of the park is made up of hills covered with dry forest. major wildlife to be seen include olive baboons, green monkeys, kobs and bushbucks, as well as monitor lizards, pythons and snakes. Bird lovers will also find many bird species including the senegal Parrot, Grey

Plantain eater, hornbill, Red northern Bishop and violet turaco and many more. Don’t miss a to visit to one of the three caves, adwuku, sayu or hiewey

Mole nATionAl PARk

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

space which measures just less than 5000 square kilometers. you can expect to see antelope, elephants, baboons, warthogs, buffalo, hyenas and if you’re very lucky, a leopard. lions have recently been re-introduced to the park as well. there are also more than 250 species of birds to enjoy. the park has a simple motel with a pool and restaurant located directly above the elephants’ bathing pond.

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AkoSoMbo dAM

this Dam provides hydro-electricity to Ghana and is at the base of the volta lake. It can be viewed from the volta hotel which has spectacular views and is a good place to stop for refreshments. another scenic rest stop is afrikiko, a river resort where you can enjoy a cold drink whilst overlooking the volta River and take a boat ride.

boTi fAllS

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

view the striking landscape of eastern region.

Cedi beAd fACToRy

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

MoUnT kRobo

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

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

Cedi Bead Factory

Boti Falls

Akosombo Dam

Wli Falls

Mt Afadjato

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Sogakope

Hohoe

Jasikan

BadouKadjebi

Kpandu

DzodzeAkatsi

Kpetsu

Kpalimé

Lake Volta

Tafi Atome Monkey SanctuaryForifori

KoforiduaSuhum

MampongTet teh Quarshie

The Royal Senchi Hotel

Affrikko resortAylo’s BayAdi Lake

Akosombo

kpongKrobo

Somanya

Boti Falls

Umbrella rock

AburiNsawam

Adeiso

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Key guide

STAY

the Royal senchi HotelA beautiful new 4 star thatched 84-room complex, possibly the nicest Hotel in Ghana.Akosombo Tel: 233 3 03 40 91 70

adi lake ResortA good budget alternative for 100 GHc. AkosomboTel: 0244 543 635

aylo’s BayA row of self-contained chalets on the river.Tel: 0243230288aylosbaylodge.com

waterfall lodgeSuperb location offering views of the upper falls. Hohoe (Wli) ghanacamping.comTel: 0205 115388

EAT AND DRINK

the Royal senchiAn à la carte menu of International and Ghanaian cuisine for lunch and dinner and weekend buffets. Akosombo

wli waterfall Heights Hotel Ghanaian & continental. Beautiful gardens. Wli

VISIT

Boti falls Just north of Koforidua umbrella Rock30 min walk from Boti Falls Cedi Bead factory Odumase-Kroboagomanya marketWed & Sat between Krobo and Kpongtafi atome monkey sanctuary Tafi Atome

wli falls Hohoe

Wli fAllS And AgUMATSA Wildlife

SAnCTUARy (hohoe)

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

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

For organized tours to the volta Region contact melian travel & tours. Tel: (233)(0)302 2962411 email: info@meliantnt.com website: www.meliantnt.com.

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Mount Krobo

Wli Falls

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 DJs serve a mix of hip hop and R&B, hip life, garage and techno. Ladies night on Thursdays. Fridays DJ Flava Nite open from 11pm - 6am

Cuzzy BRO 6TROAS ST, OSu TeL: 026 608 6003Revamped with a whole new menu, outdoor garden bar, cocktail lounge and live entertainment.

dupleX2nd KuKu cLOSe OFF OxFORd ST, OSuDefinitely the most down to earth place you will find.

fiRefly lOuNge BaR 811TH LAne, OSuTeL: 030 277 7818 Glammy and chic, cool decor, metal and exposed brick, extensive drink selection, and DJs. Food is available.

jOKeRs 4LABAdI ROAd, LATeL: 024 4370752 Not very far from La Beach, this is a very popular place to play pool, tourists & locals

meet here to have a drink and a game.

CHamps 5nexT TO PALOMA HOTeL, KOKOLeMLeTeL: (0) 240 959 406Football, beer and pizza on Wednesdays, Quiz night on Thursdays, Karaoke on Fridays, Salsa on Saturdays. la palm CasiNO 1 LA ByPASS ROAdTeL: 030 278 542011 live game tables, 72 slot machines and 2 cocktail & snacks bars NeXt dOOR BeaCH ResORtBeAcH ROAd, TeSHIe (OPPOSITe THe MILITARy AcAdeMy)TeL: 024 4318697Live music on weekends, Sunday after-noons catch some traditional song and dance performances.

tHe ONe2ONe BaR MöVenPIcK HOTeL, cenTRALA chic cocktail bar where you can escape.

tHe RepuBliC BaR & gRill 13Rd LAne KuKu HILL, OSuTeL: 024 631 4044Catch up with friends, and listen to some cool music over beer and food.

ROBi’s dutCH puB 7dAde WALKSTReeT 14, LABOne TeL: 0242201087The only authentic Dutch pub in Ghana, with Dutch cuisine, beer, music and ambiance.

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There’s something fun for everyone at the La Palm Casino, find a game that suits you! Try our table games, slots, bingo, poker or ŒOnline Sports Betting, and if you need to take a break from gambling, relax with one of our many cocktails.

FILMsilveRBiRd CiNemaFIRST FLOOR, SHOP 39, AccRA MALL TeL: 021 823270-4silverbirdghana.com

gOetHe-iNstitut 30 KAKRAMAdu Rd, cAnTOnMenTS TeL: 0302 779 769 Regularly show films on Thursdays. www.goethe.de

OuTdOORmaRvels miNi-gOlfFOReST AVenue, dzORWuLuTeL: 0302 915400A beautiful 18-hole mini-golf course, with a clubhouse for great food, desserts.

dRAMA / MuSIcalliaNCe fRaNçaise aCCRaLIBeRATIOn LInK - AIRPORT ReSIdenTIALTeL: 0302 773 134 A large producer of cultural events in Accra, including live music, poetry readings, theater, art exhibits and much more. afaccra.com

NatiONal tHeatRe Of gHaNaSOuTH LIBeRIA ROAd, cenTRALTeL: 0244272884Houses The National Symphony Orchestra, The National Dance Company and The National Drama Company. .

NuBuKe fOuNdatiON7 AdAMAFIO cLOSe, eAST LeGOnTeL: 028 910 21 63Enjoy programs ranging from drama and music to art exhibitions, poetry, and films. nubukefoundation.org

ARTafia 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 HOTeL

TeL: 0245251404A fantastic African modern art gallery located right on the coast. The gallery is huge and more museum-like; three floors of fabric, paintings, sculptures, and odds and ends like coins and games. artistsallianz.com

HeRsHel galleRy MAnKRATO ST, eAST cAnTOnMenTS TeL: 0243380668herschelgallery.com

KaNe Kwei CaRpeNtRy wORKsHOpTeSHIe FIRST JuncTIOnTeL: 0244 114719 / 5Workshop of Seth Kane Kwei who invented the famous design coffins in the 1950’s which are carved into shapes that represent something important and relevant to the deceased person, such as a fish, airplanes, etc.

Nu galleRy7 AdAMAFIO cLOSe, eAST LeGOnTeL: 0910 21 63Now open with paintings & sculptures from Ghanaian and other West African artists.Hours: Tues-Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm, Sun: noon-4pmnubukefoundation.org

HISTORyKwame NKRumaH mausOleum & museumHIGH ST., cenTRALTeL: 233 671 610An obligatory visit for history buffs. Dr. Nkrumah serves as a loose approximation of George Washington for Ghana. This museum is an introduction to a complex personality.

NatiONal museum Of gHaNa aCCRaBARneS Rd, cenTRALTeL: 021-221633Its collection ranges from pre-historic, archaeological discoveries, to colonial antiquities and exhibits of contemporary African art. Don’t miss the outdoor sculpture garden. 9am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday

w.e.B. duBOis CeNteR2nd cIRcuLAR Rd, cAnTOnMenTSThis is the home, library and final resting place of American-born crusader for social justice, William Edward Burghardt DuBois.

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arts & culturE

AFRIcAngHaNaiaN village RestauRaNtLA PALM ROyAL BeAcH 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, JuST WeST OF dAnquAH cIRcLeTeL: 0302 768 64

maquis taNte maRie5TH nORLA LInK TeL: 0244612832maquistantemarie.comlaBONe

NeXt dOORRestauRaNt BeAcH RdTeL: 024-4318697next-door.com tesHie

Old BOB’s plaCenIGeR HSe, 59 OKAdAnTeL: 028 8266378 Osu

tHe ORaNgeRy CRepe & salad BaR FARRAR AVeTeL: 030 2232988adaBRaKa

papaye cAnTOnMenTS RdneAR MTn STOReTeL: 030 2773754Osu

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 that we recommend:

asaNKa lOCal 18TH LAneTeL: 0302786328This is good place to go if you are looking for a local experience. Find delicacies like Banku, fufu, soups, chicken etc. Osu

auNtie muNi waaKye OFF JOSIAH TOnGOGARI ST & ORPHAn cReS., TeL: 233246980070Little more than a roadside stand Aunti Muni’s is one of the most popular spots CaNtONmeNts

peaCe palaCeOFF OF 6TH STAccROSS ecOBAnKOsu

mama ClaRisOn 8TH LAne, OFF OF 6TH ST, PAST MAMAMIA Great Ivorian food Osu

SeAFOOd CaptaiN HOOKs4 KAKRAMAndu STTeL: 0302762228 CaNtONmeNts

FAST FOOdBaRCelOsOP. dynASTy cHIneSe TeL: 030 2933784Osu

CHiCKeN RepuBliCcAnTOnMenTS RdSOuTH OF PAPAyeTeL: 030 2775496Osu

KfCcAnTOnMenTS RdOsu

ASIAnROmaN HOlidayAccra’s newest Chinese restaurant, our Chinese friends claim its the best in Accra.OPPOSITe FIeSTA ROyALe HOTeLTeL: 030 2775496NORtH dzORwulu

ROyal dRagON CHiNese RestauRaNtLA PALM ROyAL BeAcH HOTeLnO 5 LA ByPASS RdTeL: 0302 215100la

dyNasty RestauRaNtOxFORd STTeL: 030 2775496Osu

NOBle HOuseKuKu HILL, SALeM RdTeL: 0302785151Osu

ziON tHai RestauRaNtOKOdAn & MISSIOn ST PAPAye dOWnTeL: 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 LAne

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dining

Roman Holiday Chinese Restaurant

TeL: 024 74 74 007Osu

eddy’s pizza66 RInG ROAdTeL: 54 413 3397 CeNtRal

il CavalieRe pezzOAccRA POLO GROundS TeL: 0302 823131 aiRpORt Res

mama mia pizzeRia7TH LAneTeL: 0244 264 151Osu

OsteRia miCHel-aNgelOsHOuSe nO.3 nORTeI ABAdIO STTeL: 024 4233533aiRpORt Res

piCassOcROWn APARTAMenTO PReMISeSTeL: 0302771712aiRpORt Res

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 151 417

laBONe

LeBAneSeBasHaKOJO THOMPSOn Rd nIAGARA HOTeLadaBRaKa

le magellaN RestauRaNt RInG ROAd eAST AT LABOne JuncTIOnTeL: 0302 777 629Also serves French food. Osu

WeSTeRnBus stOp BaR & RestauRaNt Tel: 0302220930adaBRaKa

CHampsnexT TO THe PALOMA HOTeLTeL: 0240 959 406Serves deep fried brie, bruschetta, burgers, pulled pork.

wHite BellcnR FARRAR AVAdABRAKATeL: 0302227066

fRaNKiescAnTOnMenTS Rd TeL: 0302 77 35 67 Osu

little iNdiaN suNsHiNe salad BaR11TH LAneTeL: 030 2780599Osu

saNKOfa RestauRaNt MöVenPIcK HOTeLTeL: 0302611000CeNtRal

SPAnISHel gauCHO

ABReBRenSeMTeL: 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: 0302772408

aiRpORt 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 HOuSeAcROSS FROM KOHInOORTeL: 024 6485135Osu

zaNziBaR dAde STReeTTeL: 0244 890 990laBONe

JAPAneSe3121 susHi14TH LAneBeHInd BARcLAyS TeL: 026 777 3121Seafood-grill, cocktail bar & cigar lounge, sushi/teppanyaki barsmoncnz@hotmail.com

mONsOON41 OxFORd ST OSuABOVe OSu FOOd cOuRTTeL: 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

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dining

MARKeTS

maKOla maRKetKOJO THOMPSOn Rd Dominated by women this bustling market of Accra is situated right in the center of the city. There you will find: jewelry, fabrics, plastic hair decorations, traditional Ghanaian glass beads, batiks, wigs, bags, shoes, toiletries, as well as shea butter, fish, beans, meat, vegetables, fruit, flour, eggs, pots & pans, grills and much more. CeNtRal

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

MALLS

aCCRa mallSPInTex Rd, TeTTeH quARSHIe InTeRcHAnGeaccramall.com aiRpORt aRea

SuPeRMARKeTS

KOala supeRmaRKetOFF dAnquAH cIRcLe AT cAnTOnMenTS RdTeL: 0302773455Excellent assortment of local and imported goods; bread selection is highly recommended. Carries Cottage Farms frozen pork. koalashop.com.gh Osu

sHOpRiteAccRA MALL TeL: 0302823020 aiRpORt aRea & Osu

cRAFTS

CeNtRe fOR NatiONal CultuRe28TH FeBRuARy Rd TeL: 021 664099A sea of stalls selling arts and crafts. It is also referred to as the Arts Centre. This is the place to shop in Accra for crafts. The level of aggressive hassling may discourage you but if you have the patience you can come away with good-quality handicrafts from all over Ghana. CeNtRal

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: 030 250 8500 Unique handcrafted furniture, household decorations, accessories & jewelry. www.wild-gecko.com sOutH legON

tRasHy Bags6TH STReeT nexT TO LA MAISOnTeL: 0544349857An eco-friendly business in Ghana, creating beautiful handbags, briefcases, backpacks and gifts out of recycled plastic rubbish. 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

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shopping

Christie Brown Boutique in Osu

creative, you can actually design your own piece. aBuRi

JeWeLRy

pmmCMARK cOFIe BuILdInGTeL: 233 (0)302664579Find diamonds and gold directly from local small-scale miners . Find a variety of jewelry we especially love the unique jewelry representing traditional Ghanaian symbols. pmmcghana.com CeNtRal

iNKa LA cReScenT TeL: 233 20 030 8618 Exquisite hand crafted African jewelleryOsu NyaNiBa estate

MOdeRn ART

aRtists alliaNCeOMAnye HOuSe TeL: 0245251404A 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 BOOKstOReAccRA MALL TeL: 030 282 3270-5Current fiction, nonfiction, business and religious books. aiRpORt aRea

uNiveRsity BOOKsHOpunIVeRSITy OF GHAnA LeGOn TeL: 0302 500398Current fiction, nonfiction & textbooks. Great if you are looking for books by localauthors. legON

FABRIc & FASHIOn

aya 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

CHRistie BROwN809 eLeVenTH LAne TeL: 0244 418477A luxury women’s fashion brand for the modern woman who seeks a true taste of Africa christiebrownonline.com Osu

da viva BOutique17TH LAne TeL: 0289529770Pure 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: 0302510321Exclusive 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

wOOdiN BOutiqueOxFORd ST TeL: 0302764371A temple of high fashion fabrics. 14 artists create ever changing designs. Osu

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shopping

ReSORTSlaBadi BeaCH HOtel 4nO.1 LA ByPASS, AccRA TeL: +233 (30) 277 2501/6 labadi@legacyhotels.comBeautiful 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 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

tHe möveNpiCK amBassadOR HOtel 1IndePendence AVe, RIdGe TeL: +233 302611000moevenpick.com 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

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 the dense greenery of its garden, is a quiet and stylish escape in Osu. Osu

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 relax. NORtH Ridge

MOdeRATeafia afRiCaN village 22 LIBeRIA ROAd OSu TeL: 233 302681465

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accommodations

afiavillage.comAfia 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 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

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fRaNKies 9 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 712829starlitelodge-ghana.comtesHi-NuNgua estates

piNK HOstel w from $20-65 w/breakfastTeL: 233-302-256710/256712phostel@busymail.com.gh 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

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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, 0544357038vipjeoun@yahoo.comClean 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