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Dela Anyah: Identity and rebirth

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Dela Anyah's fascination with discarded objects ‘is deeply rooted in concepts of renewal, self-discovery, identity, rebirth, and transformative change’. Each piece becomes a ‘narrative, weaving together the stories of forgotten materials into a tapestry of significance’.

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Accra’s art scene skyrockets

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The pandemic seems to have accelerated the city’s creativity, producing its most exciting explosion of artistic activities yet.

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Drink in Palm wine music

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Palm wine music has held firm against its racier rivals, discovers Sarah Jones

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A modern coliseum

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The Bukom Boxing Arena is more than a boxing ring, it’s a state-of-art sports centre and shrine to Ghana’s boxing greats.

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Woven in Wa

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Why Woven in Wa seeks to celebrate tradition while embracing change. Sarah Jones speaks to its founder Odile Tevie and artist Frederick Bamfo

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VISIT:The National Museum of Ghana

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A national museum or city museum plays an essential role in a person’s identity. Here’s a look at the newly opened museum

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Ussher Fort: A journey through Ghana’s past

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Discover the history and cultural significance of Ussher Fort in Accra

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Caleb Azumah Nelson

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Ghanaian author Caleb Azumah Nelson garnered global attention with his startling debut novel, now his second novel explores the life, tastes and music of Ghana.

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Accra Hotlist – The best events coming up

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Sep 4

4 Sep 2024 – 10 Nov 2024

Ada Gallery

Homecoming: The Sound of Our Souls

4 Sep 2024 – 10 Nov 2024

Ada Gallery

“’The Sound of Our Souls’ wants us to question what is beyond the canvas. What is the artist’s story?

4 Sep 2024 – 10 Nov 2024

Ada Gallery

Sep 21

21 Sep 2024 – 29 Mar 2025

National Museum of Ghana

Ghana 1957: Art After Independence

21 Sep 2024 – 29 Mar 2025

National Museum of Ghana

In 2027, Ghana will mark a significant milestone—70 years since it became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. To honour this momentous occasion, the National Museum of Ghana is proud to host a monumental exhibition, Ghana 1957: Art After Independence, which explores the profound influence of Ghana’s independence on the visual arts, art education, and exhibition making.

21 Sep 2024 – 29 Mar 2025

National Museum of Ghana

Nov 11

11 Nov 2024 – 16 Mar 2025

Nubuke Foundation

Shrouded Mysteries

11 Nov 2024 – 16 Mar 2025

Nubuke Foundation

Halimatu Iddrisu’s Shrouded Mysteries (The New Norms) is a commentary on the cultural connotations and perceptions that shape how religion is interpreted and how autonomyis perceived.

11 Nov 2024 – 16 Mar 2025

Nubuke Foundation

Accra’s cultural highlights

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Artists Alliance Gallery

National Theatre

National Museum of Ghana

WEB Du Bois Memorial Centre

Makola Market

Ussher Fort Slave Museum and Documentary Centre

ArchiAfrika Design + Architecture Gallery

Arts Centre (Centre for National Culture)

Independence Square and Arch

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum

Best resorts in Ghana

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Best Western Plus Atlantic Hotel

Located in the prestigious Beach Road area of Takoradi – aka ‘Oil City’.

Till’s Beach Resort

Ideally situated for an overnight escape from Accra, the 16-room Till’s Beach Resort is basic, rustic, but none the less charming for it.

Zaina Lodge

The Mole National Park, on whose grounds the lodge is found, is Ghana’s biggest game reserve

The Royal Senchi

The award-winning Royal Senchi is the epitome of luxury, and considered by many to be West Africa’s most romantic hotel destination.

Meet Me There African Home Lodge

An eco-conscious, not-for-profit lodge that supports the work of the Dream Big Ghana NGO

KO-SA

Eco-conscious beach resort KO-SA, found in the small and friendly fishing village of Ampenyi, just beyond Elmina

Elmina Bay Resort

Elmina Bay Resort is set on a former coconut plantation

Coconut Grove Beach Resort

This high-end resort enjoys a prime beachside location just west of Elmina

Anomabo Beach Resort

Anomabo is located 116km west of Accra, en route to Cape Coast

Big Milly’s Backyard

Big Milly’s is the kind of place where you kick off your shoes on arrival and don’t put them on again until it’s time to leave

White Sands Beach Resort & Spa

Whether you arrive by car or by chopper – the private helipad is a nice touch – a luxurious experience awaits at White Sands

Adi Lake Resort

Much easier on the wallet than its glitzier neighbours, this waterfront resort makes up for what it lacks in fancy amenities by having a whole lot of heart.