Jude Lartey is a creative force from Ghana.

Not confined to just one label, Lartey effortlessly shifts between roles as an art director, fashion stylist and photographer for some of the most cutting-edge brands, magazines and artists. A self-taught multi-hyphenate, Lartey's work explores the intersection between fashion, culture and identity. His visuals have a cinematic quality to them, and he often draws inspiration from the vibrant, evolving landscape of Accra’s creative scene.

Lartey’s recent project, Land of the Morees, was featured in the LAFA Gallery’s Young Artist Series – a vital platform for emerging talent in Ghana. The collection offers a glimpse into the daily lives of a small fishing community.

As someone who moves across several different practices and therefore various spaces within Accra's creative scene, Lartey has a vast amount of insider knowledge on the cultural spaces that artists frequent. Below, he reveals a selection of hidden gems and hotspots within the Ghanaian capital, particularly those that are providing the youths of Accra with a common meeting point.