Ghana’s capital is loud, joyful and full of stories. These are the places Edem loves showing guests — and his tips for each.
Osu / Victoriaborg
The vast parade ground built for Ghana’s independence in 1957, crowned by the Black Star Gate and its “Freedom and Justice” inscription.
Edem’s tip: Go early morning — the light is soft and the square is empty.
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High Street
Fountains, statues and the mausoleum of Ghana’s first president, on the very spot where he declared independence.
Edem’s tip: The small museum inside has Nkrumah’s personal belongings — don’t skip it.
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Old Accra
Accra’s oldest district: a red-and-white lighthouse, colourful fishing canoes, boxing gyms and murals on every corner.
Edem’s tip: Ask before photographing people at the harbour — a smile and a greeting go a long way, and many fishermen are happy to chat.
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Central Accra / Nima
Makola is the city’s buzzing trade heart; Nima is less known but just as fascinating, with Hausa food stalls and fabric sellers.
Edem’s tip: Come with small cedi notes and a local — prices change when you do.
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Jamestown
Every August the Chale Wote Street Art Festival turns Jamestown into an open-air gallery — the murals stay all year.
Edem’s tip: Visiting in August? Book early — the festival weekend fills up fast.
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La
Accra’s liveliest beach: horse rides, drummers, fresh coconuts and live music on weekend afternoons.
Edem’s tip: Sunday afternoons are when the music and dancing really start.
Osu
Restaurants, bars, street food and night markets — the place to start (or end) a night out in Accra.
Edem’s tip: Try kelewele (spicy fried plantain) from a street stall after dark.
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Three floors of Ghanaian painting, sculpture and furniture — one of the best places to buy original art.
Edem’s tip: Ask about the artists — many still work in Accra and some can be visited.
See the tourTell Edem what you’re dreaming of — a single afternoon in Accra or a week across Ghana — and he’ll put together a plan and a price. No payment needed to enquire.
