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A Walk Around Accra in 18 Stunning Instagrams

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For a city with so much going on, Instagram is the perfect tool to show Accra from all angles. Here’s a day in the life of the city.

Waakye, the breakfast of champions in Accra, is served here the traditional way; on a banana leaf.

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In the city, the pavements are more often for street vendors, and cars are used to sharing the road with people.

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This dapper gentleman is known as the most stylish street vendor in Accra, taking pride in his roasted corn.

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At Kokrobite, the tide is out and the people are plentiful.

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In the day, the chic environs of Carbon nightclub transform into a space for creatives, including musician Wanlov the Kubolor, to discuss art and freedom.

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New life is breathed into an old relic in the verdant Aburi Gardens.

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At the Urbano Hotel in the heart of lively Osu, one of the most used backdrops in the city is discovered.

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An art enthusiast takes in the trippy facial distortions of local artist Kasen Midichi at the Alliance Francais.

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Ghanaian actress and star of An African City, Marie Humbert-Droz tries on the latest styles at fashion forward Elle Lokko.

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The streetscapes of Jamestown are a mecca for all art lovers.

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The colourful, chaotic splendour of Makola Market never ceases to amaze.

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In the ever-popular Tea Baa, a nice cross-section of young, hip Accra crowd can always be found sipping from mason jars.

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Snapshot of the fishing port of Jamestown: the men bring in the haul and the women prepare to sell.

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The bay area of Ada is where the ocean meets the river, creating perfect conditions for those who love to sail.

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At Studio 189, co-owned by Hollywood actress Rosario Dawson, a dapper man says akwaaba.

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For the best views of the sunset in the city, nowhere beats the Skybar at Villagio.

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You haven’t really had a Ghana night out without a stop at Republic Bar and Grill for their famous hibiscus and akpeteshie-infused Kokokroko cocktail.

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Independence Square at night is all lit up with a new dignity.

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