ACCRA, GHANA
Ghana's capital city has always been a destination to visit for those seeking a piece of colourful Africa. The city prides itself as the home of pan-Africanism. “Ghana, your beloved country, is free forever,” declared Kwame Nkrumah, the architect of the country's independence movement, in March 1957 when he spoke to a huge crowd at Accra's old polo grounds. Leading the charge of African states to gain self-rule, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence.
CHILL OUT: LABADI BEACH
Also known as La Pleasure Beach, Accra's best-known urban beach is fringed with coconut palms and is a great spot to relax next to the Atlantic and sample one of the many food stalls selling everything from burgers and fries to charcoal-grilled tilapia and spicy kebabs.
AT A GLANCE
★ Accra was founded by the Ga people in the 1500s. Its name is derived from the word meaning ants, in reference to the numerous anthills once seen in the surrounding countryside. Accra became the capital of Ghana in 1877 and is now the country's largest city, with a population of around 2.6 million. Around 50% of
