Hi! I'm KMJ, a TV host from Accra, Ghana, and today I'm going to take
you on a journey to experience the beauty and culture of my city.
Come with me.
Accra is the capital city of Ghana. It lies along the coast and is a hometown to the
Gullah people. Migration has brought people from all walks of life
and the city homes over 2.6 million inhabitants.
Who wouldn't like to be treated like a royal in a royal space?
And that exactly is what Labadi Beach Hotel offers – royalty.
So, one can get a day pass in this hotel and access their swimming pool
and also get to enjoy their facilities as well.
I can relate the feeling to a comforting childhood memory of when I used to run
and hug my mom whenever she came back from town and that can be
equated to the Ghanian hospitality. It is warm, cozy and friendly.
This is the only place in Ghana where one can enjoy a private beach in a secured environment.
A real insider tip for those looking to have a relaxed day.
I am on a mission today because what's a visit to Accra without a little bit of adventure?
Come with me.
The Legon Botanical Gardens is a place one can confer with nature and experience adventure,
right in the city! Some of the activities here are birds watching, fishing, canopy walkway,
high ropes course. I must try the high ropes course. Man must conquer his fears today.
Finally, I am here on the last lap, it has been 13 obstacles. I am excited about it.
The most difficult one was zigzag race, and then the most interesting one was
the swing which I enjoyed very well. But of course you can also conquer your fears
by coming here anytime you are in the city.
I am not done yet, let me finish up.
You cannot visit Accra without tasting the local food.
Come with me and let's check out this amazing restaurant
that offers delectable traditional delicacy.
A welcoming traditional ambience. This is pure Ghanaian culture on display.
Azmera is a modern restaurant, but traditional at heart. It is the melting pot for almost all
the mouth-watering local foods in the 16 regions of Ghana. The waiters are equally
dressed to give that holistic experience of culture – a true Ghanaian hospitality.
And you definitely cannot miss a savouring in time-honoured Ghanaian
culinary flavours while eating at this place.
So finally, I am here, and my food is here. So, this is actually my favourite food.
It's boiled yam, plantain and I've got over here kontomire sauce, which is very nutritious.
I have got some avocado over here as well.
My favourite is koobi and this is really, really good.
It's salted fish and you will like it. From where you are, bon appétit!
This is Jamestown, a fishing community in Accra with its famous red and white
stripped lighthouse in the city. Let's check out the next place.
Well, this is the art centre, a place full of artisans selling beautiful handmade handcrafts.
This place offers you the opportunity to take a piece of Ghana with you as a tourist.
It is time for some live band music but before then,
let's enjoy some moments on the Osu Oxford Street here in Accra.
The Osu Oxford Street is then heartbeat of Accra and one of the most frequented
places by tourists. The street is lined up with restaurants, shopping malls, casino, etcetera.
Night life in Osu is exciting. Walking on the oxford street in Osu alone can be fulfilling.
Enjoying live band music at the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill every evening
from Tuesday to Saturday is the icing on the cake after a hard day's activity.
It has been a long day.
I hope I could show you some more of the amazing things you could do and see in my city.
And indeed there are many more!
Have fun exploring Accra.