Art
Ongoing – Daily. Fine Feathers Don’t Make Fine Birds. Bold, multi-layered paintings by Hawa Ali Awanle Ayiboro. @Gallery 1957, Accra.
COMMUNITY
Fri. Sep. 5 – 18:00. Dissonant Harmonies. An immersive evening of poetry, painting & performance. Performances by Amarkine Amarteifio, Amartey Amarteifio, Bee Arthur Ewradwoa B, Jedi Brobby, Nana Frema Busia & more. @Ghana Club, Accra.
Fri. Sep. 5 – 16:30. Chapters & Conversations. A mixer event for book enthusiasts & book lovers, featuring the launch of “Adotey The Goat Prefect”. @Cello Restaurant, Osu – Accra.
Fri. Sep. 12 – Sep. 20. Curator’s Choice: “Afro-Descendant Mexico: Diversity & Culture”. On view photography exhibition exploring experience of Afro-Descendant Mexico in Accra, featuring striking showcase of the winning works of Mexico’s 13th National Photography Contest! An invitation by the Embassy of Mexico in Accra. @Du Bois Centre, Cantonment – Accra.
Sun. Sep. 21 – 16:00. Book launch & vigil in honour of Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng. The special evening marks the launch of his long-awaited memoir. Poetry & readings, tribute speeches & music by Kwan Pa Band. @The GNAT Hall, Adabraka – Accra.
Music
Contemporary
Sun. Sep. 7 – 14:00. Only Bella Vibez. Afrohouse Afrobeat, music by DJ Kess, Baaba, & Temple. @Afrikana Bar, Bella Afrik, Liberation Road – Accra.
Live
Fri. Sep. 5 – 20:00. Live music with the sensational Iris Band. @GoldCoast Restaurant & Lounge, Accra.
Sat. Sep. 6 – 20:00. Saturday live experience with Esikyere Band. @GoldCoast Restaurant & Lounge, Accra.
Sat. Sep. 6 – 19:00. Karaoke Saturdays. Sing out loud to your favourite tunes or join the fun & great vibes. @Corridor Gardens & Restaurant, Boundary Road – Accra.
Sun. Sep. 7 – 19:00. Live Band Chicken & Beer. Unforgettable live band experience and food. @Oliver Twist Shack, Lartebiokoshie – Accra.
Tue. Sep. 9 – 20:30. Palm Wine Music With Kwanpa Band. Back to back highlife performances from the city’s finest band and more. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.
Thu. Sep. 4 – 20:00. Tempo Thursdays. Live music experience with Honey Groove band. @Front/Back, Osu – Accra
Meetings, workshops & expo
Fri. Sep. 5 – 09:00. 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar. Exhibition championing economic diplomacy, connecting producers, markets & opportunities. @Accra International Conference Centre, Accra.
Fri. Sep. 19 – Osagyefo Made-in-Ghana Fair. Experience fun, culture & adventure. Sales & exhibition of African print fabrics, food, music and more. @Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Accra.
The post Accra Life: The essential list appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.
Read Full Story
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS