The desire to transform the perception of West African art perpetuated by the global art world is the driving force behind Edje Art.

Founded in Dakar, Senegal, in 2001, Orca’s mission is to bring affordable furniture and indoor and outdoor home accessories to African shoppers.

A veritable treasure trove of contemporary home accessories, furniture, objets d’art and jewellery from around the world, La Maison is curated by Nada Moukarzel, whose keen eye for stylish interior design is in evidence at every turn.

This multi-brand concept store is a great place to browse some of Africa’s best brands across womenswear, accessories, beauty, homeware and gifts, which all sit comfortably under one roof.

Marina Mall comprises three floors of shops, with the top level also hosting a food court with an inviting café and a couple of fast-food outlets.

Social enterprise Trashy Bags was set up in 2008 as a means of recycling and reusing the endless plastic water and yoghurt wrappers deposited on the streets of Accra.

Opened in 2008, this remains one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city.

The new Melcom Mall in Spintex has emerged as a beacon of modernity and convenience, revolutionising the shopping landscape in Ghana

Probably one of the most successful and well-known luxury labels in Ghana, Christie Brown was launched in 2008, the passion project of creative director Aisha Ayensu.

The A&C Mall is set in Accra’s East Legon residential neighbourhood and, like the area itself, it’s resurgent.

A A K S bags are sought after around the world. We talk to the founder to discover her inspirations and aspirations.

Dutch-owned Vlisco was established in 1846 and has since spread its colourful Dutch wax fabric designs across the world

This sleek beauty salon offers make-up consultations, eyebrow-shaping, eyelash application, facials and tanning sessions. It also stocks the excellent SO Aesthetic line of skincare products.

This sports and adventure store, with branches in Junction Mall and Lizzy’s Sports Complex, stocks every imaginable sporting item from footballs and running machines to GPS devices and protein supplements, and just like in its European counterparts, the prices are fantastic.

Everything found here is made in Ghana, including essential body products such as shea butter and black soap.

Showcasing basic building materials – especially concrete – and low-tech construction methods in a positive new light.

The store has been making stunning batiks for 23 years, and it’s very much a family affair.

The Casa Trasacco is a huge showroom that leads you around, IKEA-style, through lounge, kitchen and bedroom displays.

This multi-faceted workshop-cum-art emporium employs artisans of characteristically Ghanaian and West African goods.

Established in 1996 by Hungarian-born artist Kati Torda Dagadu, who regularly stages beadwork exhibitions in Accra, Sun Trade has a large selection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings made of bronze, coconut shell, bullhorn and various other locally sourced materials.