News
11 February 2025
This Union in Ghana is Fighting For Rent Control and Affordable Housing
The National Tenants Union Of Ghana is the first of its kind in the country and has been working to bring down the ever-rising cost of housing in Ghana.
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News
06 February 2025
Young People in West Africa Can Barely Afford Their Cities
As Lagos, Accra and Dakar gain global cultural prominence, local youth face rising rents and dollar-pegged housing markets that price them out of their neighborhoods.
News
10 January 2025
After a Massive Fire, Traders at Ghana's Kantamanto Market are Forging Ahead
Traders and creatives who rely on Kantamanto Market say the fire will set them back months but they are finding ways to bounce back from it.
News
08 January 2025
Here’s How You Can Help Traders in Kantamanto
Over 7,000 traders have lost their businesses in a devastating fire in Accra, Ghana, facing what they predict will be months of difficult recovery ahead.
News
29 October 2024
At Accra Cultural Week, Artists Respond to Notions of Time
Julianknxx, Rita Mawuena Benissan and Modupeola Fadugba reflect on their interpretation of Accra Cultural Week’s “Keeping Time” theme.
News
25 October 2024
La Foundation is Fighting for the Future of Ghana's Art Ecosystem
The foundation hosts exhibitions, events and workshops designed to nurture and support underrepresented or economically disadvantaged artists in Ghana.
Arts + Culture
12 December 2023
Venturing Outside of Accra, Finding a Crossroads of Arts and Culture in Northern Ghana
The capital city may be the hotspot of year end celebrations but the artists in Tamale make the northern city its own vibrant place.
News
07 August 2023
Ghanaian Explorers Arrive in London After Transcontinental Drive from Accra
13 Ghanaian explorers drove a 10,000km odyssey from Accra to London — a tale of adventure, philanthropy, and cultural exchange, showcasing human determination.
Arts + Culture
09 May 2023
The Rise of Accra’s Sound System Culture
Discover another side of the Ghanaian city’s vibrant party scene through iMullar Sound System.
Arts + Culture
22 March 2023
Cozyshrt is Curating Freedom & Community in Accra
The Ghanaian photographer who snapped Kendrick Lamar when he visited the country last year has become a leading curator of the local cultural landscape.
Continental
15 December 2021
The Best Events Happening December In Ghana
We bring you a list of the hottest events happening in Ghana this holiday season.
Fashion
09 January 2020
Photos: Here's What Happened at Daily Paper & Free the Youth's Design Talk for Accra's Young Creatives
Founders of the popular brands discussed all things African streetwear in a conversation facilitated by OkayAfrica and moderator Amarachi Nwosu.
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