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Market, Artists, Fantasy Coffins, Kwame Nkrumah history, Jamestown & Boxing
You may want to skip breakfast in your hotel to try the street food at the first stop of the guided tour, Makola Market. Vendors offer everything from traditional remedies and fabrics to electronics and snacks – remember to barter if you’re buying souvenirs! The tour continues to the Artist Alliance Gallery on the beachfront, showcasing art and crafts from across Ghana and nearby countries, including paintings, textiles, carvings, and photographs. From there, visit “Fantasy coffin workshops” in Teshie Nungua, known for creating custom designs that reflect a person’s life or profession - ranging from boats and animals to tools and vehicles. Later, stop at Black Star Square and Independence Square, both key landmarks in Ghana’s post-colonial history. Nearby, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park offers a museum and peaceful grounds, honoring the country’s first president. In the afternoon, walk through Jamestown, one of the city’s oldest districts, where colonial buildings still stand, including a lighthouse built in 1871 and Fort James, a former British trading post. The area reveals layers of history, including homes built by Afro-Brazilians who returned after the slave trade ended. Jamestown faces economic hardship, and local efforts to support youth are focused on boxing, a long-standing tradition here. Several champions, including Azumah Nelson and Richard Commey, began their careers in this neighborhood. Depending on the day, the visit may include a stop at a training gym or a local match. Dinner is at a popular local restaurant in the heart of the community.