Juls

Accra

This became my favourite spot over the Christmas holidays in Accra. I probably went there at least 2-3 times a week during my stay. It's got a really nice vibe. The pork chops are great, and the setting is perfect. The night could go either way; chilled evening with the gang or a proper turn-up. Friday nights are the best!

You can't go to Accra and not go to Bloom bar! It's impossible. Bloom Bar is one of the most popping spots in Accra. The place is always packed, so you always have to book a spot in advance. Service is impeccable and both the food and drink is top-notch. Perfect party vibe with amazing DJs. Special shout to the DJs: iPhone DJ, Bruce and DJ Baylor.

This restaurant was another favourite spot for me over the Christmas holidays. I had an amazing experience. Everyone should try their sirloin steak and butter chunk fries with their special Brasa sauce!

Another favourite spot of mine but chale you must be ready to spend! Mandem - if you want to impress that special lady, this is the place! A premier rooftop venue that overlooks the city. Great entertainment and very chilled. The cocktails are great as well. Try the frozen pineapple mojito.

Front Back is a member-only spot but the vibes are super dope. They may let you in every once in a while. The music is proper! They have some very cool curated events like “Amapiano and Brunch” and a few other events. Sunday is the best evening to go!

Great spot for beach lovers with a view. Very luxurious with a chilled vibe. Again, Sunday's are the best at Sandbox.

Kozo has a very dope restaurant and bar that combines stylish ambience, Asian tropical decor, and Pan Asian cuisine to present a new yet exciting dining and social experience. Great music and excellent food.

Purple Pub is the best local bar in Accra. Their drinks are not for the faint-hearted though. Try the five fingers drink and meet your maker!

The Woods is one of my most favourite spots in Accra. I've had a few parties there myself! The best days are Wednesdays, where they have live events and showcases the new talent in the city!

It's relatively new but has a fantastic setting and some great drinks. I would recommend going on a Thursday!

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RONI

Paris

This is the second address in Paris after Lolo Cave à manger, down my house. Beautiful set up, amaaaazing food and quality natural wine. I’m in love with that place, I feel everything is perfect I just love it! Lolo will make you cosy. 

Fancy a cool outdoor place outside of Paris with good food and natural wine? Head to Kiosque Contours in Clichy. Former Machine du Moulin Rouge artistic director Marc Resplandy brought that cool place to life, with chef residencies, and good music!

If you fancy good food, natural wine and a nice listening session, head to Bambino. They have a beautiful and really good sound-system and fantastic music library.

For the natural wine lovers like me, this is a great wine shop located between 2 of the best restaurants in Paris Le Dauphin & La Chateaubriand.

This is a treat you have to give yourself. The chef Daniel Morgan is absolutely incredible. If you’re looking for incrediiiiiibly good food you won’t regret it. It’s a menu but really worth it and great natural wine. Book in advance it’s always full!

That is another cool natural wine address located. Ask for Alex, he’ll take care of you!

I’ll start my journey in Paris with music. That’s really important in a trip, it gives the tone of the city I feel. Dizonord is a cool record store that has a lot of rare records. They have an address in Paris and Marseille too.

I kind of was born there as a DJ, so this is a very important place in Paris where all the French underground scene of France gathers. It’s also a community and a family place :) 


That’s another one I often like to dig, I know Blaise who's been running the shop for a year and he also has good stories about the records to share. They are specialized into electronic music and more specifically Detroit influenced, but also get the cool new releases.


When it comes to clubbing I often go there, they have a very accurate and interesting programming and I did my first gig in a big club there actually :)

We all love to do some shopping, especially in Paris. I love to dress up and style myself but with Climate change I try more and more to buy sustainable clothing and Snow Bunny is the place for cool vintage. Victoria the owner is the queen of fashion and knows her thing. Every creative mind of Paris kind of dress up there. There’s always an unexpected piece you’ll fall in love with.


That’s a bit of my HQ, they opened a year ago and it feels like an Oasis of calm in the craziness of Paris. I do my sport, sauna, brainstorms and meetings over there. Perfect place to treat yourself.

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Hak Baker

London

Top cafe, top food, top proper east end people

Good priced and top quality Sunday Roasts. Morn like these silly gastro pubs. Good price beer and authentic East End Pub feel. Ain’t much of that around, too conversation just don’t act moody, we’ll sniff you out!

Members club - I ain’t got a membership but I got the blag to get in there. Good food and wild impromptu nights. Variety of people

Home of Thirsty Thursday. Best free party in town and can't go wrong. Free entry free beer and Live music.

Venue fluctuates but if ya in town and it's on go to 'Glitterbox' top old skool sounds and good ravers

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Surf Ghana

The kids go Trade Fair to learn skateboarding in a space that is secure and private but in the open street still. It is a fun and inclusive space and a coach is also available to give lessons and guides through the process of skateboarding for an easy ride.

National Theatre is a mix of both Trade Fair and Mile 7 and it has a larger space to contain the gender mix. This year, as the skateboarding scene grew larger the National Theatre was voted the best place to meet all the skateboarding crews without hassles. You will not see any female skateboarder at Mile 7 but you will see them at the National Theatre because of how comfortable the environment is.

Only skateboarders with the shit can skate at Mile 7. It is the ghetto, under an overhead bridge. How can you be a poser and go to Mile 7? That is impossible. There is no coach, only thrashers. It is no man’s land and to skate there you must earn the respect of the hobos who have turned the space to their abode. It is the definition of skate or Die: You either skate well or your board will skid to the main road and get crushed by an oncoming vehicle. That is the end.

Palm Moments is the spanking new alternative restaurant that is on the lips of everyone in the creative community. A slight bamboo and plywood structure built at the pocket of 3rd Otswe Street, Ako Adjei. It is scarcely furnished with a sofa and some chairs barricaded by large outdoor plants. The space is minimal, intimate and can only sit a few group of friends, but the good energy and camaraderie are what makes all and sundry decide it is the best place, fluid to their creative taste, to powwow and get refreshed while at it. This year all roads led to Palm Moments.

As the sun goes over the horizon you see the crews trickling in, reacquainting, eating, drinking and sometimes dancing. It is also the best place to have a block party because out there the ever-growing crowd literally takes over the street.

Alley Bars signature is their well-cooked and timely served meals! It is really a good bistro to eat at. A bonus, it is the place to be every Sunday for the best Afro-house party in Accra. It was created in a Cul-de-sac which means the roof goes on fire when the vibe is right and people start to dance, the vibrancy of the environment sustains the culture of Afro-house music in Accra pretty well.

Purple Pub takes our number one vote of "The Peoples Bar". There is no rule to being at Purple Pub just like skateboarding culture, it is a public place. You make your own table, set your chairs and sit. If you cannot find any because the zone is packed, then you can stand or freestyle if that is what you feel like doing. It is the street literally so, anything goes. The main entertainment is the pool tables, the cold drinks and the Dj. The unique thing is that they have a kitchen open all night long with fried Chicken, rice and yam chips on the menu, which is always a tasty treat.

Kozo is the hype for the best entrepreneurial minds in Accra. It is a well-lit outdoor and indoor premium restaurant and cocktail bar with a nice ambience. The staff are welcoming and available when you need anything and sometimes, at certain places in Accra, that can be too much to ask for. They are famous for their Asian-fusion meals and cabaret on Friday evenings.

Front/Back is top-shelf service, we love to see it. To cut to the chase Front/Back serves the best cocktail and everyone should, while in Accra, go there and try it. Most trippers don't know this secret because they can't even get in; it is a membership-only lay-lowcation. For Front/Back, a guy who knows a guy will come in handy; they already know they have the best drinks in the house so bouncers are there to stop you from going in free to enjoy your life. The music is great, the ambience is a mix of serenity, disco frenzy and the beautiful, stylish and artistic personalities you meet in there will kick your tongue out.

Right beside the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum is the famous Accra culture art centre. We love this place and visit it often because it is a vortex of artisans ranging from gold and silversmiths drum makers, woodcarvers, tailors, painters, bag makers and dealers of all sorts of African sculptures and textiles. To fulfil our appetite for customization and interior decoration we go to the culture centre. At a lonely corner is a vinyl collector with an amazing catalogue. On Major Laizer’s last trip to Accra he went there and could not believe his eyes, he went away with blessings.

Most top cat chat happens at Nate Barbers Place and they are not called the Hairmasters for anything, they do what they have to do to get your hair styled as you want it done. Don't want to take it from us because we are just random skateboarders? Then ask Wizkid or R2bees and other known personalities that prefer Nate for hair grooming whenever they’re in Accra. The place is basically a celebrity barbershop with services that also caters to the young and stylish who wish to rock the best hairstyles, one thing though; it is strictly by appointment.

Blessed Beauty Salon is the favourite salon of bloggers and influencers in Accra. You can never catch us slipping with a weird hairdo, everything from dreadlocks, braids, high cornrows and ponytails we get it done at Blessed Beauty.

When the Video of Naomi Campbell going into Lokko House surfaced on Instagram everyone was like why Lokko House out of the entire trendy concept stores in Accra? Because Lokko House has been the backbone of alternative street art culture for a good number of years, giving the Accra creative scene a platform and space to showcase highbrow fashion and streetwear gears either through the Lokko House Concept store or through the warehouse where most photo and art exhibitions take place.

The sunset show was a musical concert performed by Moses Sumney during the special viewing of James Barnor Retrospective exhibition at the brand new Nubuke Foundation art gallery, and that cemented Nubuke's idea to create an environment that supports youth inclusivity in the culture and arts sector. Literally, everyone in the creative industry was there to see the exhibition and start a dialogue about the direction Accra art industry is heading to. Nubuke Foundation is an artist’s art gallery because it leads the conversation of decolonisation, powered by a team of seasoned curators with a vibrant youthful support system. That is why we love it, we feel part of it.

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Who doesn’t want to go on an adventure? And the symbols on their flag look like they were made by Martians.

Restaurant serving ‘wild-to-table avant-garde cuisine’. This was the place that got Casey into urban hunting, the ritual of catching and eating local city fare like raccoons, possums, and even coyotes — if you see ovular prints in the Prospect Park snow this winter don’t assume they’re from some finance bro’s Goldendoodle.

A taxidermy museum displaying every animal mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and Talmud. They let you pet the animals too. True story: Kate’s best friend had her first kiss there.

A cat village in North Greenpoint. Can’t have a cat because your roommates are allergic, or you live next door to a serial killer? Instead, come here and let the feral and one-eared tabbies curl around your knees. This is what Keenan does whenever he goes through a breakup.

A museum that preserves, interprets, and celebrates the role of dogs in society. We always thought there should be a museum that’s ‘by dogs, for dogs’, and this is as close as we’ve found.

The taxidermy here isn’t as good as Torah Animal World, but it comes with a side of Chiles Rellenos and Pozole.

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Azekel

The Aburi Crafts Centre is a village with many shops to check out. Lots of local woodwork and artisans crafting there while you shop. We shot the video Dupė with Kwesi Arthur here. It’s a must to check out when in Aburi. Very warm, welcoming families there with amazing work, [who] don’t aggressively try to sell you stuff.

A serene beach where the people and vibe are great. If you’re really trying to relax, it’s a perfect spot to go to. I shot the cover of my song Palm Wine Dreamz here. Filled with long, sandy beaches with coconut trees, and fishermen with their boats and nets, [this] is a perfect place to relax in and be away from the busy city.

A dope, spacious non-profit gallery in Ghana with a lot of progressive contemporary African art shown there, located at East Legon. Nubuke hosts programmes ranging from art exhibitions, poetry and drama, to music and film shows.

One of the leading streetwear culture brands in Ghana. Dope clothes and vibe with rapid growth. Throughout December to early Jan. it’s filled with different events with music, arts, street culture and collaborations. Kwesi Arthur put me on to them.

A legendary Ghana highlife, Afrobeat label. Essiebons is home to Ebo Taylor, C. K. Mann and many more. I used this studio during my time living in Ghana. A great vibe, tucked away in East Legon. It’s away from the business of Accra so it’s great to create in silence, and [there’s] great local food close by.

Snazzy bar restaurant in Ghana, up in the sky and the tallest building in West Africa! Food is expensive, but the vibe and experience is up there.

It’s a very cool bar, club and members club with amazing music, food and art from Africa and its diaspora. Dope music and fly people. They throw some of the most fire parties with all the who’s who partying under one roof.

A spiritual and historic place in Ghana, [there’s] a lot of energy here. With sites of where slavery happened, it’s a very emotional place. The Cape Coast Castle used to hold enslaved Africans prior to them being transported to the Americas or the Caribbean. The sun, sea, weather, life and culture there is unmatched.

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Heritage Brewery offers an exceptional experience for sports and beer enthusiasts, providing a unique opportunity to sample a variety of freshly brewed beers while enjoying a range of activities. Including traditional African board games and live sports broadcasts of football, boxing and NBA games.

Vine Accra is an ideal spot to spend quality time with loved ones over a delicious weekend lunch or brunch, boasting a charming atmosphere and mouth-watering cuisine that is sure to impress.

Bella Afrik offers a wonderful atmosphere both during the day and at night, making it an ideal spot to savour their delicious Italian pizzas and other dishes – especially on a Sunday evening.

Homemade by Gene is a culinary gem that boasts an impressive array of mouth-watering dishes, with the added bonus of a daily updated menu that ensures a fresh and exciting experience for its patrons.

Free The Youth, a significant streetwear brand, is a dynamic collective of young creatives. It's dedicated to empowering Ghanaian and all African youth by bridging the gap between local and global art scenes through innovative Ghanaian-inspired street-style fashion and culture.

Republic Bar is an exceptional street bar that consistently delivers a fantastic atmosphere with music and drinks, particularly on their highly recommended Tuesday karaoke night, which is definitely worth experiencing.

Front/Back is the ultimate destination for a fantastic Friday evening into the weekend nights, offering an incredible combination of an art gallery, restaurant, and bar. All in one vibrant location, complete with a lively atmosphere and diverse music selection.

South Village is a fantastic venue that offers an incredible warehouse club experience with live music, featuring diverse and talented DJ sets. A go-to destination for creatives and those who identify with the alt scene.

LAFA gallery space is providing a fantastic platform for emerging talents in Ghana. Their Young Artist Series just showcased [my] body of work, ‘Land of the Morees’, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of a small fishing community. This exhibition is open until 12 September [2024], so be sure to catch it if you're in Accra.

The Arts Centre is a must-visit destination, offering an incredibly diverse collection of Ghanaian and African cultural, historical and traditional treasures that are sure to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the region's heritage.

Nubuke Foundation is a vital visual art and cultural gallery space that plays a crucial role in preserving, recording and promoting contemporary arts and culture. It provides a wide range of programmes that support Ghana's rich arts, culture and heritage, and empowers Ghanaian artists to thrive in their practice.

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