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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Tucked away behind a white building on Oxford Street, Jewelart could easily go unnoticed, which, for anyone with a penchant for unique pieces of handcrafted silver or gold jewellery, would be a shame.

An inviting community-based boutique and events space displaying and selling well-curated Ghanaian-made and African-influenced items such as woven shopping bags, leather sandals, organic face creams and tasty condiments.

This unmissable store is run by the NGO Women in Progress. Everything sold here is fairly traded and made in Ghana, mostly by women.

Established more than 20 years ago by Dorothy Adjetey, Viva has developed a loyal following thanks to its elegant womenswear collections and on-point accessories.

Velma’s interest in fashion started at a young age. Her mother is a well-known fabric merchant Sarah Crossland – and Velma played with the remnants of material to make little purses for friends and family.

We challenge anyone to put on Studio 189’s red-and-white ‘Mini Jazzy Jeff’ tiered cotton maxi skirt and not feel on top of the world.

Style-conscious Ghanaian women flock to Poqua Poqu for its distinctive clothing, which seamlessly blends modern tailoring techniques with traditional African aesthetics.

This ‘lifestyle boutique’ stocks plenty of party-friendly styles, but is also popular with businesswomen seeking something that looks professional yet still has flair.

Known for its ‘modern clothing with an African touch’, the Osu-based Dreams stocks quality handmade clothing that runs the gamut from the traditional to the out-there.

African sartorial flair meets 1970s Brooklyn boho-chic in Brown Sugar boutique, whose founder’s NYC background influences every aspect of the business, from the fashion collections to the shop fittings.

Afrodesiac’s contemporary designs have received an enthusiastic welcome around the world since the fashion and lifestyle label’s 2008 launch, with many of its statement jumpsuits and dresses having helped to fan a newfound appreciation of Ankara wax-print fabric.

Vidya’s Bookstore is probably the best of its kind in Accra if you just want to pop in and find something interesting to read.