Accra: Between Contemporary Art and Afro-descendant Cuisine

08 Dic Accra: Between Contemporary Art and Afro-descendant Cuisine

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a city that moves to the rhythm of its own story. Modern, creative, and deeply proud of its roots, it offers an experience where past and future coexist in perfect harmony. Its lively streets are the ideal setting to explore a culture that expresses itself boldly through art and food.

The journey begins with its art scene, one of the strongest in West Africa. Galleries like Artists Alliance Gallery showcase works by local creators who reinterpret Ghanaian identity with a contemporary lens, while in Jamestown, urban art turns into a collective mural that tells stories of struggles, dreams, and traditions. Here, colours speak loud, and every corner feels like an open-air exhibition.

But Accra is also discovered through its flavours. Afro-descendant cuisine takes centre stage in every market and local restaurant. The famous jollof rice proudly competes for the title of the best in the region — a national pride — waakye blends rice and beans into a dish as popular as it is delicious, and kelewele transforms spiced plantain into an irresistible street snack. 

All of it accompanied by the lively atmosphere of markets like Makola, where music, aromas, and the warm smiles of vendors complete the experience.