Art & Culture

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’.

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

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

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

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

Discover the history and cultural significance of Ussher Fort in Accra

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.

We're going to leave you with some of our favourite Ghanaian discs. Whether you're exploring Accra, planning a visit or pining for the homeland, turn these up loud and enjoy Ghana's best export: its music

A journey of transformation in art

Beads in Ghana are painstakingly made and beautifully coloured, but also mark the cycle of life

Fashion, like a cyclone, is something that constantly picks up speed and changes its course. It can be all-encompassing and unpredictable. But for Velma Owusu-Bempah, focusing on the traditional aspect of women’s apparel that is millinery, she has proved that by sticking to a specific accessory, you can harness the wild world of the fashion industry 

Founder Frances Ademola charts the emergence of Ghanaian art onto the world stage