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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 8 MIN

Makola Mayhem and the Rhythm of the City

from Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng · host Ama Boateng

Ama hits Accra's pulse, from the chaos of Makola Market to the rhythm of Homowo drumming. We talk costs, the Black Star Gate, a new bank account, and the best street jollof. Plus a plan for the next coastal moves. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Accra, Ghana. Places in this episode: Makola Market, Jamestown Lighthouse, Osu, Ussher Fort, The Buka Restaurant, GCB Bank, Jamestown Coffee Company, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Covered: Market shopping and haggling, Local food and restaurants, Bureaucracy: bank, SIM, health insurance, Homowo festival events, Cost of living and rent, Historical landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Makola Market01:43 Ussher Fort03:31 The Buka Restaurant04:38 GCB Bank05:48 Cafe terrace06:48 Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Accra #GhanaTravel #MakolaMarket #Jamestown #Homowo #AccraLife #GhanaPodcast #Kente #TravelAfrica #VisitGhana #OsuAccra #Jollof #GhanaCulture #AccraEats #GhanaCoast #BlackStar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

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