Why Ghana?
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana
The name Ghana comes from Wagadu, an empire in west Africa from the 3rd to 12th centuries; Wagadu was termed Ghana by Arab traders involved in the trans-Saharan trade. Ghana is thought to originate from the title Kaya Maghan of the rulers of Wagadu, which translates as ruler of gold.
As the Gold Coast colony prepared for independence, the nation's leader and first prime minister later first president Kwame Nkrumah who together with five others known as The Big Six, led Ghana to independence, settled on Ghana, aiming to evoke a sense of unity and liberation among the Ghanaian people.
CAFÉS
My favorite cafés in Ghana
Cuppa Cappuccino
A lively all-day café with an outdoor terrace that serves everything you could want from breakfast and brunch to evening cocktails.
Address:
Volta Street, 6 Adomi Link, Accra
What I like about it
This is one of the best brunch spots in Ghana but if you go at any time of day there will be something delicious on the menu!
CafeClair
Everyone's favorite neighborhood cafe with a variety of breakfast and brunch options.
Address:
Cotton St, Accra
What I like about it
It's tiny! Not always easy to get a seat but it's such a cozy little place, the food is always tasty and the staff are so friendly.
Pinkberry East Legon
The sister cafe of Seagull Method, this warm cozy cafe will take you from breakfast through to dinner with excellent coffee and locally-sourced wines.
Address:
136 La-Bawaleshi Rd, Accra
What I like about it
Just like Seagull Method, the owners are incredibly friendly and chatty. It has the best coffee in Ghana!