keya magazine for travelers by travelers • september / october 2013
ghana
Exploring thE past
ghana’s onlyfreevisitor’s guide
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Ghana’s castles stir the
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5Exploring thE past See two of the most sought-after sites in Africa: Cape Coast and Elmina Castles
8Coming EvEntsDiscover Accra’s music, performing arts, galleries, sports etc.
16mapExplore AccraThis travel map includes streets & locations
18bEyond aCCraDiscover Ghana beyond Accra this month we feature the Northern Region
22EntErtainmEnt indExDiscover Accra’s many venues for music, film & theater
24dining indExFrom fine dining to street food in Accra
26shopping indExFrom neighborhood markets to unique boutiques
28aCCommodation indExLuxury to budget hotels and holiday rentals
30transportation indEx
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editor’s letter
nEw dayrisingAs we experience the African renaissance no where do we see it more than in Accra; this is why we felt that there was a need for a creative and innovative magazine for travelers in this ever changing city. Our mission at Key Ghana is to make your travel more meaningful and more memorable by exploring more authentic and enriching ways of visiting this modern African city. We encourage travelers to celebrate the things that are otherwise taken for granted when traveling. Take
the time to discover local markets, and small neighborhood businesses. We suggest that you learn to buy and cook local food, learn how to live like locals. In the process, you may meet the owner of a market stand or you may greet someone on the street. This is when you will realize that it is from these little interactions that you will learn the most about this rich culture.
We hope that you enjoy this issue of Key Ghana, which is focused on giving you advice, tips and stories that will make your stay in Accra more meaningful and memorable.Now find Key Ghana Magazine at the Ghana Embassy in the U.S., Kotoka International Airport, The National Theater of Ghana, The Alliance Française, key hotels and key restaurants.
It is amazing how our sense of time changes when we are in ghana. Our life revolves less around time and more around enjoyable moments.
At Labadi Beach hotel putting our table on the
lawn, made a perfect setting
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Cooling off in the LaPalm pool.
Walking through a small village near
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Learning how to make
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cApe cOAsT. Two of the most sought-after sites in Ghana are the centuries-old cape coast and elmina castles, which are open for guided tours. They are two of several colonial-era compounds in which captured Africans were held in dungeons during the slave trade era. start by visiting the cape coast castle’s small museum. no amount of imagination can match what a visitor feels as he sees neck, wrist and ankle shackles, and branding irons used to sear a mark into the skin of a newly captured African. Outside, a big wooden door opens to reveal an arched brick ceiling above a stone walkway that slopes down to a holding cell. Air and light enter only through three small openings near the ceiling. crowding into this dungeon is almost unbearable with a small tour group, and the thought that hundreds were once locked up here for days, with
minimal provisions is unbearable. It served as sleeping, eating and bathroom quarters for hundreds of people at any given time, and walls bear the remnants of the fingernails, skin and blood of those who tried to claw their way out. from this cell is a passage to another underground room that has been converted into a shrine to all those held in the dungeon. memorial wreaths, including one donated by president Barack Obama and his family in 2009 line the wall. captivity in the dungeons ended when the slaves were led above ground, blinded by their first exposure to sunlight in months, they would be herded through the courtyard to the exit that became known as the Door of No Return to the slave trader’s ship. If they survived, they would be sold in the new World. Children $2.00 / Students with ID $4.00 / Adult $7.00The castles are open from 9:00am to 4:30pm daily. Tel +233-3321 32529
No amount of reading can match what a visitor feels when seeing the dungeons and the shackles used during the slave trade. Top row: Door of No Return, Cape Coast Castle, Shackles at the Cape Coast Castle Museum. Middle row: Male Dungeon. Bottom row: window to the ocean, aerial view of Cape Coast Castle, Female Dungeon.
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Chale Wote 2013
blEss thE miCSept 23-28Various locationsA consistent avenue for emerging and established artists to share their talents, hone their skills, and network with industry professionals
aCCra intErnationalmarathonSeptember 295:30 am startPrampran to Labadi BeachMark your calendar to run or walk at the Seventh Annual Accra International Marathon to keep Africa Alive! Register for the Mara-thon, Half-Marathon, 10K or Team Relay. aimghana.com
sEpt 7 10am-9pm, sEpt 8 10am-8pmJames TownThe third annual CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival is an alternative platform that brings alive the magic of art, music and dance along High Street in James Town, Accra. The festival re-imagines African folktales through a variety of art forms - graffiti murals, large photography exhibitions, in-teractive art installations, live street performances, extreme sports stunting, an African film festival, a fashion parade, a DJ block party, beach music concert, fashion and food marketplace, and much more.
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erjk Song of the Pharaoh This new musical-dance drama tells a story of love, incest, and betrayal, and of political and religious transforma-tion in ancient Egypt. It combines Ghanaian tradi-tional musical and dance forms with an eclectic, creative blend of styles from Egypt and Africa. The play focuses on the rise and fall of the enlightened Pharaoh Akhenaten who ruled Egypt during a time of growth and artistic flour-ishing. It also tells the tale of his love for his beautiful wife Nefertiti and the fam-ily betrayals that shaped their rule and changed the history of Egypt and
the modern world. 40 Ghc at the gate, 30 Ghc in advance, National Theatre 7:30pm
g Circuits Fermes – Cie De Fracto CircusWinner of Jeunes Talents Cirque Europe 2010, De-fracto is a young perform-ing arts company whose ambition is to develop a body language and a juggled language. With the show Circuits fermés, Guil-laume Martinet and Minh Tam Kaplan perform a de-lirious duet with obsessive and animal-like intimacy. It is the interaction of two
enigmatic beings facing an environment that they themselves have created. 10Ghc, 5Ghc for AF stu-dents and members, free for children under 12Alliance Française, 7:30pm
October
g Gone with the feet - Puppet ShowBy Laura Kibel, an award winning musician, cos-tume and set designer for both theatre and cinema. In her show Gone with the feet the puppets she uses are actually performed using different parts of her own body. The leading characters are played by her feet, knees, hands, legs and her stomach. All the elements of the show from the sound track to the handmade noses, masks, costumes and props to the stories and fa-bles are uniquely created by Laura. Free, Alliance Française 6:30pm
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Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.comNational Theater of Ghana South Liberia Rd, Victoriaborg district Tel: 0244272884
Circuits Fermes – Cie De Fracto
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t France - Germany Friendship ConcertThis concert is to celebrate the 50 anniversary of the 1963 Élysée Friendship Treaty between France and Germany. Led by Ger-man conductor, Markus Baisch and renowned violinist, Frédéric Pélassy from France. One part will feature music from German composers and another highlights music from the opera Carmen by Bizet with the Tema Youth Choir, the Nima School Children’s Choir and opera singers from Ghana.
VIP: Ghc60, Adult: Ghc30, Student: Ghc10VIP includes: Preferred seating + refreshments & hors d’oeuvres before, during Intermission, and after the concert. For details contact: Russell Coombs Tel: 024-468-7915, [email protected] Theatre, 7:30pm
o La Paillote Takpekpe Orientale - Abaji This Lebanese born, multi-instrumentalist (playing the clarinet, percussion, oud, bou-zouki, flutes, etc…) sings authentic Mediterranean blues. Abaji has been collaborating with Ghana-ian musicians to create a beautiful live performance mixing a whole range of instruments and styles. 2 Ghc, 1Ghcfor AF students and members, Alliance Française, 7:30
a Abaji will also be performing at the Alliance Française Kumasi. For more information, call 0242-686212 or [email protected]
f-l Bless The Mic Arts This is one of the most energetic events in Ghana and this year marks its 5th anniversary of celebrating and promot-ing global arts. Organized by Mi Prime Entertain-ment, this event brings together popular Ghana-ian musicians and other artists worldwide including unsigned musicians to
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Enjoy ghana’s many styles of traditional and modern music, coming from a multiplicity of ethnic groups & its geographic position in africa.
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showcase their talent. There will be a hip hop stage, allowing young hip hop artists to rhyme and battle. Recognizing that art is more than music, the festival also allows artisans and fashion designers to showcase their work. This year’s theme is Sustaining the creative arts for the next generation.Sep 23: Opening, Alli-ance Francaise, FreeSep 25: Acoustic & Poetry Night. An evening of spoken word poetry and acoustic music. 30 GhCNational Theatre, 7pmSep 26: Annual Music Forum Theme: Ghanaian music crossing interna-tional boundariesTopic: Song Writing, Branding & PresentingStrictly By Invitation British Council, 5pmSep 27: Rising Stars of Ghana - HIP-HOP Concert Alliance Francaise15 Ghc, 7Ghc for AF students and membersSept 28:
Kids Village Day Festival10am – 6pmLive Concert, 7pm20 Ghc (Family Package + free drink & popcorn)10 Ghc Single Entry, 5 Ghc for AF students and members, Alliance française
October
w Fran Molina Jazz-panish project In honor of Spanish National Day, flamenco jazz guitarist Fran Molina and a host of Ghanain music talents will be performing in a special recital that will captivate listeners. Fran Molina is influenced by such great
guitarists as Jim Hall, Paco de Lucia, George Benson and Pat Metheny. He has played all over Spain, toured the world playing in numerous inter-national jazz festivals and shared the stage with Elvin Jones, Jean Luc Ponty, Ray Barreto among other international musicians. 10Ghc / 5Ghc for AF students and members, Alliance française, 8 pm
o Bambouman Laurent Phenis also known as Bambouman is from Mar-tinique and since child-hood has had a passion for music. Starting with drum kits he joined several bands, later, he decided to settle in Martinique where he made his first bamboo instrument, and developed the bamboumuzik which is mainly composed with bamboo instruments. There will also be a profes-sional bamboo instrument building workshop during this time at the Arts Centre and a musical awakening workshops for schools. 10Ghc / 5Ghc for AF students and members, Alliance française, 8 pm October
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Fran Molina Jazzpanish project
Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.comNational Theater of Ghana South Liberia Rd, Victoriaborg district Tel: 0244272884
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Exhibition: Post Oil City As much about the future as it is about the past, this exhibition is subtitled The History of the City’s Future – every vision of the future is based on a vision of the past. Contrasting 11 current projects in the field of sustainable urban planning with 9 from the past, the exhibit aims to show that many of today’s developments have their roots in the urban uto-pias. Goethe-Institut, until October 7
4-p State of the World’s Children - UNICEF Photography Exhibition The two week exhibition curated by UNI-CEF in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Gender, Chil-dren and Social Protection as well as the Alliance Française will highlight 24 highly evocative portraits of Ghanaian children living with disabilities. This year’s exhibition which is part of the country launch of the State of the World’s Children, UNICEF’s annual flagship publication aims to give a strong voice as well as inspire understand-ing of challenges faced by children living with disabili-ties. All photographs are by Nyani Quarmyne, an internationally renowned Ghanaian photographer. Free, Alliance Française
7-8 Chale Wote Street Art Festival The third annual Chale Wote Street Art Festival is an alternative platform that brings alive the magic of art, music and dance along High Street in James Town, Accra. The festi-val re-imagines African folktales through a variety of art forms - graffiti murals, photography exhibitions, interactive art installations, live street performances, extreme sports stunting, an African film festival, a fashion parade, a DJ block party, beach music concert, fashion, food marketplace, and much more. 200 local + international Artists. 2 days. Too much free fun.For more information go to: accradotalttours.wordpress.comJames Town, Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun:10am - 8pm
UNICEF Photography Exhibition, photo by Nyani Quarmyne
Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.comGoethe-Institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769 goethe.de
October
4 Banlieue – Cie Diagn’Art A dance show that blends traditional Af-rican dance and contem-porary dance supported by Roland Fichet’s texts. This show presented by the Senegalese choreogra-pher Alioune Diagne from Diagn’Art company is both light and serious. Accom-panied by two dancers
Madiba Badio and Seydou Camara, they interpret the lives of three young men hesitating between reck-lessness, carelessness, laziness and rebellion, a situation that many young people from the suburbs face. The first part of the show has been created by the Noyam African Dance Institute. 10 Ghc / 5 Ghc for AF students and members, Children under 12 free Alliance française main stage, 7:30 pm
z Cargo – Faustin Linyekula An inter-nationally recognized dancer, choreographer and director, Faustin Linyekula lives and works in Kisangani (Democratic Republic of Congo). After several years of working in Kenya, he has returned to DRC where he created the centre for creation and
exchange in dance and vi-sual arts: Kabako studios. In Cargo, Faustin Linyeku-la tells stories of his coun-try, stories of traumatized and abused bodies and destinies... The choreog-rapher expresses all this and much more through his unique and captivat-ing solo dances. 10Ghc / 5Ghc for AF students and members, Children under 12 free Alliance française main stage, 7:30 pm
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; 2013 Accra Interna-tional Marathon Run or walk at the Seventh Annual Accra International Marathon to keep Africa Alive! Events include the Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K and
Team Relay. Once again, the finish line will be hosted on the beautiful grounds of the Labadi Beach Hotel. It runs from the beach town of Pram-
pram, through Tema – a port city east of the capital – and on to the baked sands of Labadi Beach in Accra. The marathon sup-ports the Longevity Project – an initiative dedicated to increasing the life expec-tancy of Ghanaians. [email protected] Prampran to Labadi Beach5.30 am start
Banlieue – Cie Diagn’Art
Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.com
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Festivals are very important in many ways, historically, religiously, socially, economically & culturally. This is a great opportunity to witness ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
September
Fetu AfahyeStarts on the 1st Saturday of September, Cape Coast As the story is told, there was a devastating
outbreak of a disease in Cape Coast and it is believed that with the help of the gods, the people were able to eradicate the epidemic hence the name Fetu from Efin Tu which means eradicating dirt
from the people. Before the actual festival celebration, the Omanhen is confined for a week, during which he goes into a long period of meditation seeking wisdom. As tradition demands, before the festival, there is a ban on drumming and fishing. On the last Monday in August, a vigil takes place at the Fosu Lagoon. During this night, people gather in large numbers to witness a display of priests and priestesses until day break. A Bakatue (Opening up the river) event is heralded amidst the firing of musketry. The Omanhen then casts his net three times into the lagoon, amid cheers to lift the ban on fishing. A procession of chiefs through Cape Coast to Victoria Square is held on that Saturday. On Sunday, a church service is held to thank God for having helped the people through their endearvours.
Odwira(Harvest/Thanksgiving)Celebrated in most Akwapim towns during September and October. Odwira is an Akan word which means purification.The festival is therefore a period of purification and cleansing. Before the celebration of the actual festival, a period of forty days is declared as a period for meditation and rest. This period is known as
Fetu Afahye Festival in Cape Coast
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Adaabutuw. First day, which is most often a Monday is set aside for clearing the path leading to the royal mausoleum. On the second day, there is a taboo for any Akuapem citizen to eat new yam. On the third day relatives especially those who died during the past year are remembered. Forth day is declared as the feasting day. On Friday, the festival is crowned with a grand durbar of chiefs.
AkwantutentenSeptember/October Worawora, Volta Region History has it that, the people of Worawora migrated from Kuntenase near Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region to
their present settlement in 1774. The long trip made by the people from Ashanti Region to the Volta Region inspired the name of the festival which is The Long Journey. This period of time is also noted for bringing together the people of Asante and that of Worawora in the Volta Region of Ghana.
October
Kobine FestivalOctober Lawra, Upper West RegionThis 4 day festival serves as both a harvest celebration and as a homecoming for people who have left Lawra. The first day serves as a day of rest for those who
have traveled from far away. The second and third days are the official festival days. The festival begins with the procession of the traditional chiefs. Each festival participant is clothed with their most beautiful smocks while walking under huge parasols. The procession is led to the festival ground by a group of men portraying elephant hunters. The hunters are dressed in traditional hunting atire, including bows and arrows and are accompanied by a large group of musicians and drummers from the Lawra Chief’s palace.
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Achimoto Forest Reserve(New Accra Zoo)
National Film &Television Institute
Goethe Institute
GhanaInternational Trade Fair Center
Next Door Beach Resort
Kane Kwei Carpentry
Accra Mall
Accra PoloGrounds
Alliance Française
DeiCenter
Tuesday Market
Korle-BuTeachingHospital
Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research
Legon Bookshop
Arts & CraftsCentre
Nkrumah Memorial Park
Jamestown Lighthouse
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Independence Sq.
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Beyond Accra discover unique wildlife, historical monuments and so much more.
castles & fortscape coast castleafter the passage of numerous foreign powers, this castle became a British possession in 1664. Millions of slaves were shipped to the Caribbean and the united States through this castle before becoming the seat of British colonial administration. The cannons still face seaward, stirring the imagination to scenes of exploration, discovery and great tragedy. The Museum of West african history, describes the role that
these great structures played in the slave trade.
elmina castleTen kilometers west of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle is the earliest known European structure in the tropics. Built in 1482 by the portuguese during early world exploration, the castle was taken over by the Dutch in 1637, who retained control for 274 years. Inside the vast fortification is the first Catholic church in Sub-Sahara africa. The Castle’s damp, unlit dungeons served as horrific holding
areas for the human cargo of the infamous slave trade.
fort st. Jago Walking distance from Elmina Castle, this fort unlike others was not used for trading activities but provided military protection to Elmina Castle. Be sure to bring your camera since it provides an excellent view.
axim - fort santo antonio
Built by the portuguese in 1515 and expanded between 1642 and 1872 by the Dutch. It is now run by the ghana Museums and Monuments Board and is
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wildlifEopen to the public. Look for the beautiful off-shore islands and lighthouse.
Wildlifeshai hills resource reserve The closest wildlife park to accra. The vegetation of Shai hills is dry, coastal evergreen savannah and 40% of the park is made up of hills covered with dry forest. Major wildlife to be seen include olive baboons, green monkeys, kobs and bushbucks, as well as monitor lizards, pythons and snakes. Bird lovers will also find many bird species including the Senegal parrot, grey plantain Eater, hornbill, Red northern Bishop and Violet Turaco and many more. Don’t miss a to visit to one of the three caves, adwuku, Sayu or hiewey
mole national park
mole is about a 1 hour drive from Tamale. Tamale is about 600 km from accra (a 13 hour bus ride, or a 1 hour 20 min plane ride) The largest of its kind in ghana. Its savannah woodland and forested areas cover a staggering space which measures just less than 5000 square kilometers. you can expect to see antelope, elephants, baboons, warthogs, buffalo, hyenas and if you’re very lucky, a leopard.
Lions have recently been re-introduced to the park as well. There are also more than 250 species of birds to enjoy. The park has a simple motel with a pool and restaurant located directly above the elephants’ bathing pond.
oWabi forest reserve and bird sanctuary
15km from kumasiWinter home to a variety of migratory birds as well as tropical birds who live there year round. also home to hundreds of the endangered Mona Monkeys. Further to the northeast is the Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary, containing the spectacular Bomfobiri Falls. The salt marshes of the Songow Lagoon are also worth seeing.
lake volta
at akosombo Dam, board the yapei Queen ferry and cruise up massive Lake Volta on a 24-hour trip past wooded hills and farming villages and into ghana’s arid north, docking at yeji.
amansuri Wetland
90 km west of Takoradia complex of peat, swamp and mangrove forests, flood plains, and sandy shores with streams, rivers, a fresh water lake, lagoons and the sea as environmental features. It is the largest intact swamp forest in ghana
and home to many species of plants and animals. ninety-three of these species made up of reptiles, mammals and birds are of global and national conservation interest.
birdinGghana bird Walks
Join a monthly bird walk on the last Saturday of every month from 7am to 9am. The birdingsite and meeting point for each month will be communicated.contact Samuel Temidayo Tel: 0234237732 [email protected] Reuben ottou Tel: 0244 893 528 [email protected]
bobiri butterfly sanctuary
Located 30km from kumasi and about 25km from konogo, along the kumasi-accra highway. Tel: 024 646 5993, a bewildering experience as clouds of mud-puddling Whites and yellows take flight as well as Swallowtails and pure gold or Red gliders, Mother-of-pearls’. The butterflies are plentiful. There are also very good guided tours of the plants, explaining their interesting commercial and medicinal uses. The guesthouse on site serves basic food, and has a pleasant staff.
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When you visit this fast paced city, there is not a second to lose. Start with the cultural center, similar to the one in accra, with much less hassle. here you can find a variety of items to make your trip memorable, make sure to admire kente cloth being
woven right before your eyes. While there, do not be surprised if you get talked into playing a game of table tennis with some of the locals. afterwards, stop and have a drink at Sparkles, relax and admire life around you. Walking distance, is the central market, where you can find beautiful cloth and scarves, see people selling food and
just about anything else.
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If you have a desire to get a glimpse ghana’s traditional culture, Zozugu village is a good option. There, one house (compound) consists of several huts connected by mud walls surrounding a central area. as you interact with the people, you will have the opportunity to meet a local doctor, school teachers and much more. It is interesting to see how an entire village comes together to become one big family. The nature surrounding the village is surreal and beautiful.
mole national park
It is definitely worth spending the night at Mole national park. The tour guide will help you track down elephants, antelopes and other less visible animals. Others are less shy and you will see them around the motel. These include baboons, warthogs,
northern RegionSitting below Burkina Faso, this Region is known for its wildlife and traditional ar-chitecture. Tamale, the capital, is reputed to be one of the fastest growing cities in West Africa. In contrast villages like Zozugu stay very authentic and traditional. To get a real wild feeling visit Mole National Park where you literally take a step into the wild. Traveling from the capital, Accra, to Northern Ghana is quite an ad-venture. By bus, you get a great view of Ghana’s phenomenal landscape, as well as a sampling of Ghana’s traditional food at its many food stops along the way.
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STAY
Asempa lodgeA series of huts, surrounded by a large garden with a variety of animals. Opposite SOS Children’s Village, TamaleTel: 233 (0) 207 09 00 65 asempalodge.com
African dream hotelTamaleTel: 233 (0) 37 20 91 [email protected]
Mole MotelMole National ParkTel: 233 (0) 277564444
EAT AND DRINK
sparkles restaurantA casual meeting placefor volunteers and tourists At the Cultural Centre. Central Tamale
VISIT
Mole national ParkIn the northern part of Damongo, one hour drive from Tamale depending on
road conditionslarabanga Mosque Just south of Mole National Park, in the village of Larabangacenter for national culture Central Tamalecentral Market Central Tamalecentral Mosque Central Tamalevillage of ZozuguBehind Asempe Lodge
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Antrak flies between Tamale and Accra (US $144, 1¼ hours). From the STC station, two buses a day go to Kumasi (US $10, six hours) and four a day depart for Accra (ordinary/luxury US $10/16, 12 hours). There’s also a Tuesday service to Cape Coast and Takoradi ($11, 12 hours).
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antelopes and even elephants. Imagine waking up to groups of baboons right outside your window! The rooms that Mole national park offer are basic, however there is a nice pool with a beautiful view over the park. Enjoy dinner by the pool, however watch out for the baboons, they have been know to jump onto tables to get their share of the meal!
NIGhTlIFe APhrodisiAc 235 OSU BAdU STReeT, dZORWUlUTel: 0302 766 738 dJs serve a mix of hip hop and r&B, hip life, garage and techno. Ladies night on Thursdays. fridays dJ flava nite open from 11pm - 6am
+233 jAZZ bAr & grill 375 RING Rd, NORTh RIdGeTel: 0244 276 027Ghana’s premiere jazz and live music club.Open until 4 am on week-ends
bywellOKOdAN Rd OFF OF OxFORd ST, OSU Tel: 0302767793Thursdays a live band performs high life music. 6pm -1 am.
ciTiZen KoFi 1(presently closed for renovation)
duPlex2Nd KUKU ClOSe OFF OxFORd ST, OSUdefinitely the most down to earth place you will find.
jAZZTone 6NO.3 ThIRd RINGWAy, AIRPORT ReS. Tel: 0302 761082 Live entertainment fri & sat from 8:30 pm
joKers 4lABAdI ROAd, lATel: 024 4370752 not very far from La Beach, this is a very popular place to play pool, tourists & locals meet here to have a drink and a game.
The lexingTon 5NexT TO PAlOMA hOTel, KOKOleMleTel: (0) 240 959 406An upscale lounge/sports bar specializing in cocktails with fancy bar snacks frequented by ex-pats and locals alike.
nexT door beAch resorTBeACh ROAd, TeShIe (OPPOSITe The MIlITARy ACAdeMy)Tel: 024 4318697Live music on weekends, sunday after-noons catch some traditional song and dance performances.
The one2one bAr MöveNPICK hOTel, CeNTRAlA chic cocktail bar where you can escape, socialize and launch your evening in style to the sound of African lounge music or live performances.
The rePublic bAr & grill3Rd lANe KUKU hIll, OSUTel: 024 631 4044This place has quickly become the hot spot in Accra. Like the every-week-kind-of-spot to chill, catch up with friends, and listen to some cool music over beer and food.
robi duTch PubdAde WAlKSTReeT 14, lABONe Tel: 0242201087The only authentic dutch pub in Ghana, with dutch cuisine, beer, music and ambiance.
TAvernA TroPicAnAPAlM lINK, NIMA Tel: 024 530 4505enjoy some great cuisine and some of the best live music in Accra.
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FIlMsilverbird cineMAFIRST FlOOR, ShOP 39, ACCRA MAll, TeTTeh QUAShIe INTeRChANGeTel: 021 823270-4silverbirdghana.com
goeThe-insTiTuT 30 KAKRAMAdU Rd, CANTONMeNTS Tel: 0302 779 769 regularly show films on Thursdays. www.goethe.de
dRAMA / MUSICAlliAnce FrAnçAise AccrAlIBeRATION lINK - AIRPORT ReSIdeNTIAlTel: 0302 773 134 A large producer of cultural events in Accra, including live music, poetry readings, theater, art exhibits and much more, that reflect the diversity and the quality of france and Africa’s artistic offer. afaccra.com
nATionAl TheATre oF ghAnASOUTh lIBeRIA ROAd, CeNTRAlTel: 0244272884This elegant and imposing theater is the hub of music and theater in Accra. It houses The national symphony Orchestra, The national dance company and The national drama company. It is also a regular venue for Ghana’s world acclaimed satirist Kwaku sintim-misa popularly called Ksm.
nubuKe FoundATion7 AdAMAFIO ClOSe, eAST leGONTel: 028 910 21 63nubukefoundation.orgenjoy programs ranging from drama and music to art exhibitions, poetry, and films.
ARTAFiA gAllery NO. 2 lIBeRIA Rd exT, OSUTel: 0302 681465packed with local wood carvings and crafts.afiavillage.com
ArTisTs AlliAnce gAllery OMANye hOUSe. BeACh Rd, lA BeFORe
lAPAlM hOTelTel: 0245251404A fantastic African modern art gallery located right on the coast. The gallery is huge and more museum-like; three floors of fabric, paintings, sculptures, and odds and ends like coins and games.
hershel gAllery MANKRATO ST, eAST CANTONMeNTS Tel: 0243380668herschelgallery.com
KAne Kwei cArPenTry worKshoPTeShIe FIRST JUNCTIONTel: 0244 114719 / 5Workshop of seth Kane Kwei who invented the famous design coffins in the 1950’s which are carved into shapes that represent something important and relevant to the deceased person, such as a fish, airplanes, etc. meet eric Adjetey Anang, grandson of Kane Kwei, and hear stories about these fantastic coffins.
hISTORyKwAMe nKruMAh MAusoleuM & MuseuMhIGh ST., CeNTRAlTel: 233 671 610An obligatory visit for history buffs. dr. nkrumah serves as a loose approximation of George Washington for Ghana. This museum is an introduction to a complex personality. It is a great source of information, including photos of nkrumah with a wide range of world leaders, his books, his clothing, and artifacts.
nATionAl MuseuM oF ghAnA AccrABARNeS Rd, CeNTRAlTel: 021-221633established in 1957, this museum’s collection ranges from pre-historic, archaeological discoveries, to colonial antiquities and exhibits of contemporary African art. don’t miss the outdoor sculpture garden. Open from 9am - 5pm Tuesday through sunday
w.e.b. dubois cenTer2Nd CIRCUlAR Rd, CANTONMeNTSThis is the home, library and final resting place of American-born crusader for social justice, William edward Burghardt duBois.
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AFRICANghAnAiAn villAge resTAurAnTlA PAlM ROyAl BeACh hOTelNO 5 lA ByPASS RdTel: 0302 215100lA
buKA 10th Lane Tel: 030 2782953 osu
chrisTine’s unique cAFé150M OFF RING RdAT NIMA JUNCTIONTel: 0302 222 265
cheZ AFriqueNeAR yeMOh PlAZA Tel: 030 2911591eAsT legon
counTry KiTchen 2Nd RINGWAy eSTATeSTel: 0302229107osu
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ecuyerRING ROAd, JUST WeST OF dANQUAh CIRCleTel: 0302 768 64
MAquis TAnTe MArie5Th NORlA lINK Tel: 0244612832maquistantemarie.comlAbone
nexT doorresTAurAnT BeACh Rd (OP. The MIlITARy ACAdeMy) Tel: 024-4318697next-door.com Teshie
old bob’s PlAceNIGeR hSe, 59 OKAdANTel: 028 8266378 osu
The orAngery crePe & sAlAd bAr FARRAR AveTel: 030 2232988AdAbrAKA
PAPAye
CANTONMeNTS RdNeAR MTN STOReTel: 030 2773754osu
ChOP BARSChop Bars range from a woman serving dishes out of a bowl on the side of the road to sit down spots with full kitchens. Here are few that we recommend:
AsAnKA locAl 18Th lANeTel: 0302786328This is good place to go if you are looking for a local experience. find delicacies like Banku, fufu, soups, chicken etc. osu
AunTie Muni wAAKye OFF JOSIAh TONGOGARI ST & ORPhAN CReS., Tel: 233246980070Though it looks like little more than a roadside stand Aunti muni’s is one of the most popular spots for weekend Wakeye.cAnTonMenTs
PeAce PAlAceOFF OF 6Th STACCROSS eCOBANKosu
SeAFOOd cAPTAin hooKs4 KAKRAMANdU STTel: 0302762228 cAnTonMenTs
FAST FOOdbArcelosOP. dyNASTy ChINeSe Tel: 030 2933784osu
chicKen rePublicCANTONMeNTS RdSOUTh OF PAPAyeTel: 030 2775496osu
KFcCANTONMeNTS Rdosu
ASIANroyAl drAgon chinese resTAurAnTlA PAlM ROyAl BeACh hOTelNO 5 lA ByPASS RdTel: 0302 215100lA
dynAsTy resTAurAnTOxFORd STTel: 030 2775496osu
nobel houseKUKU hIll, SAleM RdTel: 0302785151osu
Zion ThAi resTAurAnTOKOdAN & MISSION ST PAPAye dOWNTel: 054-996-7644Try spicy penang curry, true pad thai, and lots of vegetarian options. Afterwards, enjoy a sweetened Thai iced tea. osu
PAdThAi resTAurAnT10 MONROvIA RdTel: 0302962788eAsT legon
ITAlIANArlecchino 674 OxFORd ST
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bellA roMA FOURTh lANeTel: 024 74 74 007osu
eddy’s PiZZA66 RING ROAdTel: 54 413 3397 cenTrAl
il cAvAliere PeZZoACCRA POlO GROUNdS Tel: 0302 823131 AirPorT res
MAMA MiA PiZZeriA7Th lANeTel: 0244 264 151osu
osTeriA Michel-AngeloshOUSe NO.3 NORTeI ABAdIO STTel: 024 4233533AirPorT res
PicAssoCROWN APARTAMeNTO PReMISeSTel: 0302771712AirPorT res
The venueAdAMAFIO lINKTel: 024 3323425 eAsT legon
INdIANheriTAge indiAnOFF SAleM RdNOBle ChINeSe ReSTAURANT BldGTel: 0302785151osu
Koh-i-noorGRISFARM hOTelOFF FIRST
Tel: 030 2771999osu
TAndoor indiAn NeAR lANd TOURS Tel:0243 151 417lAbone
leBANeSebAshAKOJO ThOMPSON Rd NIAGARA hOTelAdAbrAKA
le MAgellAn resTAurAnT RING ROAd eAST AT lABONe JUNCTIONTel: 0302 777 629Also serves french food. osu
WeSTeRNbus sToP bAr & resTAurAnT Tel: 0302220930AdAbrAKA
The lexingTonNexT TO The PAlOMA hOTel IN The KOKOleMle NeIGhBOURhOOdTel: 0240 959 406serves deep fried brie, bruschetta, burgers, pulled pork.
whiTe bellCNR FARRAR AvAdABRAKATel: 0302227066
FrAnKiesCANTONMeNTS Rd Tel: 0302 77 35 67 osu
liTTle indiAn sunshine sAlAd bAr11Th lANeTel: 030 2780599osu
sAnKoFA resTAurAnT MöveNPICK hOTelTel: 0302611000cenTrAl
SPANIShel gAuchoABReBReNSeMTel: 0289117575osu
BRITIShhoneysucKle bAr RING RdTel: 030 2780774osu
ryAn irish Pub TROAS ST Tel: 030 2762334osu
FReNChlA chAuMiere215 lIBeRATION Rd ACROSS ShANGRI-lA hOTelTel: 0302772408AirPorT res
cAFé cheZ des AMis lIBeRATION Rd, ACROSS FROM FReNCh eMBASSy
le MusT NO 28, ORPhAN CReSCeNTTel: 0244661069 norTh lAbone
le TAndeM6 MANKRAlO ST Tel: 030 2762959
livingsTone sAFAriNeAR AKAI hOUSeACROSS FROM KOhINOOR
Tel: 024 6485135osu
JAPANeSe3121 sushi14Th lANeBehINd BARClAyS Tel: 026 777 3121seafood-grill, cocktail bar & cigar lounge, sushi/teppanyaki [email protected]
Monsoon41 OxFORd ST OSUABOve OSU FOOd COURTTel: 030 2782307
CAFejosie’s cuPPA cAPPuccino3rd close, Tel: 030 2773412AirPorT res
BRUNChMelTing Mo-MenTsNO. 78/5, 1ST NORlA STTel: 0302770834lAbone
lAbAdi beAch hoTelNO.1 lA ByPASS Tel: 030 277 2501/6lA
lA PAlM royAl beAch hoTelNO 5 lA ByPASS RdTel: 0302 215100lA
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MARKeTS
MAKolA MArKeTKOJO ThOMPSON Rd dominated by women this bustling market of Accra is situated right in the center of the city. There you will find: jewelry, fabrics, plastic hair decorations, traditional Ghanaian glass beads, batiks, wigs, bags, shoes, toiletries, as well as shea butter, fish, beans, meat, vegetables, fruit, flour, eggs, pots & pans, grills and much more. cenTrAl
MAlATA MArKeTelePhANT WAlK RdIf you want a true local market experience, you’ll find it here. no tourists, no African masks, no tourist handcrafts, but you will have the opportunity to eat some authentic Ghanian fare
MAllS
AccrA MAllSPINTex Rd, TeTTeh QUARShIe INTeRChANGeaccramall.com AirPorT AreA
SUPeRMARKeTS
KoAlA suPerMArKeTOFF dANQUAh CIRCle AT CANTONMeNTS RdTel: 0302773455excellent assortment of local and imported goods; bread selection is highly recommended. carries cottage farms frozen pork. koalashop.com.gh osu
shoPriTeACCRA MAll Tel: 0302823020 AirPorT AreA
CRAFTS
cenTre For nATionAl culTure28Th FeBRUARy Rd Tel: 021 664099A sea of stalls selling arts and crafts. It is also referred to as the Arts centre. This is the place to shop in Accra for crafts. The level of aggressive hassling may
discourage you but if you have the patience you can come away with good-quality handicrafts from all over Ghana. cenTrAl
looM117 KWAMe NKRUMAh AveTel: 0302224746sells spectacular paintings as well as woodcarvings, fabrics and statues. cenTrAl
globAl MAMAs14Th lANe NeAR KOAlA SUPeRMARKeTTel: 24 453 0467globalmamas.org osu
wild gecKo hAndicrAFTsNeAR TeTTeh QUARShIe exChANGeTel: 030 250 8500 unique handcrafted furniture, household decorations, accessories & jewelry. www.wild-gecko.com cAnTonMenTs
WOOdWORK
Aburi cArving cenTerAKWAPIM RIdGe ON The WAy TO The ABURI TOWN CeNTeR here craftmen can be seen at work on magnificent carvings and drums which are available for purchase. If you are feeling creative, you can actually design your own piece. Aburi
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PMMcMARK COFIe BUIldINGTel: 233 (0)302664579find diamonds and gold directly from local small-scale miners . find a variety of jewelry we especially love the unique jewelry representing traditional Ghanaian symbols. pmmcghana.com cenTrAl
inKA lA CReSCeNT Tel: 233 20 030 8618 exquisite hand crafted African jewelleryosu nyAnibA esTATe
MOdeRN ART
ArTisTs AlliAnceOMANye hOUSe Tel: 0245251404A fantastic African modern art gallery located on the coast. packed with artistic expression. Three floors of art, sculpture, carvings and artifacts. The best part is that most of it is for sale. artistsallianz.com lA
BOOKSTOReS
silverbird booKsToreACCRA MAll Tel: 030 282 3270-5current fiction, nonfiction, business and religious books. AirPorT AreA
universiTy booKshoPUNIveRSITy OF GhANA leGON Tel: 0302 500398current fiction, nonfiction & textbooks. Great if you are looking for books by localauthors. legon
FABRIC & FAShION
woodin bouTiqueOxFORd ST Tel: 0302764371A temple of high fashion fabrics. 14 artists create ever changing designs. osu
dA vivA bouTique17Th lANe Tel: 0289529770pure cotton fabric with a subtle mix of elegance and color. osu
KiKi cloThingACCRA MAllTel: 020 817 4362unique ethnic designs for children and adults. AirPorT AreA
winglow 13 Mensa Wood Street Tel: 0302510321exclusive embroidered wear for women and men. Western styled clothing in African print. Interior decoration utilizing a blend of African and other fabrics.www.winglow.com eAsT legon
AyA Morrison 23 Nii Bonnie CrescentTel: 0302 956 355 handbags, African print swimsuits & accessories dZorwolu
AjePoMAA design gAlleryNO.8 AddO ClOSe Tel: 026 564 5284for gorgeous clothes eAsT legon
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Higher LinkFor FAsT And eAsy cusToMs cleAring And ForwArding
Located at the aviance cargo village
Priscilla: (233) 244145647Joe: (233) 240066188.White: (233) 233540898759 John: (233) 245045033
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ReSORTSlAbAdi beAch hoTel 4NO.1 lA ByPASS, ACCRA Tel: +233 (30) 277 2501/6 [email protected] and well maintained. Includes a health club, an outdoor pool, a fitness facility, and a children’s pool, a business center, small meeting rooms, and secretarial services. lA
lA PAlM royAl beAch hoTel 35 lA ByPASSTel: 233 30221 5100/5111gbhghana.netfeaturing 152 rooms, each with its own private balcony, laid out in chalet fashion, creating the feeling of a village complete with 8 bars and restaurants, large swimming pool, souvenir shops, fitness center & casino. lA
lUxURyThe AFricAn regenT 5237-238 AIRPORT WeST, Tel: 233 302765180A refreshing taste of Africa in a classy establishment. enjoy an enviable collection of African Art. A spa, a health club, outdoor pool, a fitness facility, wireless Internet in public areas. cAnTonMenTs
The AKnAc hoTelTRASACCO vAlleyTel: 233 302824235theaknachotel.comIn the peaceful suburbs of Accra near Trasacco Valley within easy reach of the city centre. This boutique hotel offers style, charm and personal service. Includes a restaurant, bars and an outdoor pool. complimentary breakfast and wireless internet access.
The MövenPicK AMbAssAdor hoTel 1INdePeNdeNCe Ave, RIdGe Tel: +233 302611000moevenpick.com Ideally located in the central business district of downtown Accra, close to major financial institutions, the International conference centre
and government ministries. The hotel has 260 rooms include 61 executive club rooms, 15 Junior suites with balconies and view of the swimming pool, one Ambassador suite & a 320sqm presidential suite.
villA MonTicello 8NO.1A MANKATA Ave lINK AIRPORT ReSIdeNTIAl Tel: 233 302773477villamonticello.comA boutique hotel in the heart of Accra with beautifully designed themed rooms - the
marrakech suite is our favorite. restaurant, outdoor pool, full-service spa, bar/lounge. Televisions with digital channels.
MOdeRATeAFiA AFricAn villAge $65-170 22 lIBeRIA ROAd OSU Tel: 233 302681465afiavillage.comAfia African Village is sensitively designed to take full advantage of the expansive ocean views and cooling sea breezes. Its traditionally styled architecture evokes the very essence of Africa. singles, doubles and family suites. Breakfast included.
bojo beAch resorT $160-270OFF The Old WeIJA BARRIeR Tel: 233.302.912.946bojobeachresort.comWith 35 guestrooms and suites, this retreat in the suburbs of Accra is perfect if you are looking to be in the city but enjoy the privacy and luxury of being far away. enjoy the ocean and mountain views as well as high speed wireless internet.KoKrobiTe
hillburi Aburi $150GyANKAMA Tel: 0244385008 www.hillburi.comBlending modern style with strong colonial and African influences, lovely comfortable king size beds, fluffy duvets and pillows and thick towels, spectacular views overlooking the surrounding
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hills. Includes a bar, restaurant, infinity swimming pool. Aburi
MAhogAny lodge $175-195 qNO. 9, KAKRAMAdU lINKTel: 233-302-761162mahoganylodge.comA very pretty courtyard with pool. Two computers with free wireless. eAsT cAnTonMenTs
Bed & BReAKFASTsPinTex inn $60#1 FOURTh NII KWAOFIO lINK, SPINTexTel: 0207768243spintexinn.com sPinTex
BUdGeTblue royAl hoTel $69-$129NO 36. 18Th lANe OFF CANTOMeNT Rd Tel: (0)302) 783075blueroyalghana.com osu
new AMPAx hoTel $20-40AChIMOTA Rd. POKUAKe JUNCTIONTel: (0)302-932158ampaxhotelgh.com AsyluM down
FrAnKies 9 CANTONMeNTS Rd.Tel: 0302 77 35 67 [email protected] osu
sTArliTe lodge NO 2 vOlTA RIveR Ave. TeShI-NUNGUA eSTATeS Tel: 233 302 712829starlitelodge-ghana.com
PinK hosTel w from $20 w/ breakfast Tel: 233-302-256710/[email protected] AsyluM down
from $20 (with continental breakfast)
beduA hoMe suiTes $40-60Tel: 233-241-234-234NO 58 GeNeSIS eSTATeS AT MARIvIlle OFF SPINTex ROAd IN A GATed COMMUNITy
hUTS & COTTAGeSbig Milly’s bAcK yArd Ghc17-125Tel: 0249 999 330 OR 0262 999 330www.bigmilly.com Twenty rooms, all have fans and are beautifully decorated with African art. double huts are of local clay bricks with thatched roofs. most cottages are self contained. several have A/c. 150 trees and a large menagerie of pets in the garden.entertainment on friday and saturday nights. KoKrobiTe
hOlIdAy ReNTAlSlegAssi gArdens APArTMenTs AddIS AveNUe,POKUASe JUNCTION,NeAR ACP eSTATeS JUNCTIONTel: 233 277 [email protected] and serviced apartments, in serene garden setting. Listen to our many birds, watch our garden butterflies, and play a game of Oware under the palm frond canopy! convenience /craft store on-site & vegetarian café.
lA-PArAdise inn rTel: 233 302 7620854Th OSTWe STReeT SOUTh lA eSTATe In the heart of vibrant Osu area, these apartments are surrounded by a diverse array of shops and restaurants. each apartment has a modern living space, internet access and satellite t.v. Outside enjoy the swimming pool and the tropical garden. lA
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dOMeSTIC AIR: AnTrAK AirTel: (233) (0) 302 765377, 765378antrakair.comWholly Ghanaian owned has flights to Kumasi, Takoradi, sunyani, Tamale and Wa.
Fly 540Tel: (233) (0) 202 250 208fly540africa.comOffers internal flights to several locations around Ghana. They fly from Accra to Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and sunyani.
BUSeS: sTc (state Transport corporation)Tel: (233-21) 221-912 or 252-835 or 221-314The main, government owned and operated, intercity coaches. You should buy the tickets in advance so that you are given an assigned seat. Buses from Accra to Tamale leave daily at 7am and 3pm, a 9 am bus continues on to Bolgatanga. Buses from Tamale to Accra run daily at 6.30am and 4pm, Kumasi at 7am (10am weekends). A service from Tamale to Takoradi runs twice a week, at 8am on Tuesdays and 3pm on saturday. viPTel: 0544357030, [email protected] conditioned clean buses to Kumasi. There are two levels of bus – one with larger seats and more leg room for marginally more money. Buses run frequently all day and night. A good alternative for a long drive.
oA TrAvel And ToursTel: 0243-3177620TAMAle: 0242-767694 / 0208-083644KUMASI: 03220-41925200m from sTc station in Accra, OA offers very new buses for a reasonable price. Leaving at 3pm daily from Bolgatanga to Accra, Ghc30.00. It leaves Tamale to Accra daily at 5pm, for Ghc25.00. Booking tickets in advance is recommended.
CAR ReNTAlS: ATlAs renT-A-cArTel: 024 427 7871
ghAnA-cAr-renTAls.coM Tel: 0.264.264.246ghana-car-rentals.comA one-stop-shop for online car hire in Ghana. With a wide selection of vehicles for personal as well as business car rental needs.
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