Foodies, listen up! If you’re anywhere near Independence Square today, Dec. 26, 2025, (or wishing you were), Ghana is dishing out the ultimate holiday treat at Taste the Culture: A Black Star Experience.

This massive celebration is happening right now – think steaming bowls of fufu paired with rich peanut or palm nut soup, fiery jollof rice debates, grilled tilapia straight from the coast, and spicy kelewele that’ll make your taste buds dance. It’s not just food; it’s a full immersion into Ghanaian heritage with live music, bold fashion showcases, and that unbeatable festive energy.

Headliners like Nigerian star Omah Lay, alongside Ghana’s own Gyakie and King Promise, are blending Afrobeats with highlife classics, while vendors sling authentic eats that highlight our rich culinary roots. Pro tip: Go for the mixed soups on your fufu (peanut butter meets palm nut – trust us, it’s life-changing), and don’t skip the street-style waakye or red red with plantains. Sustainable vibes are strong too, with eco-friendly stalls promoting local ingredients and zero-waste goals.

Detty December’s food game is on fire across the country – from Accra’s buzzing street vendors to regional pop-ups.

Earlier hits like the Ghana Food Festival (Dec 5-6) and Gastro Feastival showcased everything from vegan twists on classics to farm-to-table fusions. Now, as we wind down the month, spots like Labadi Beach and Osu are packed with roadside grills and chill spots perfect for late-night bites.

Whether you’re a diaspora returnee craving home flavors or a global traveler hunting authentic eats, Ghana’s December menu is unbeatable: hearty, spicy, and full of soul. Pair it with fresh coconut water or a cold Star beer, and you’ve got the perfect festive fuel.

Hungry yet? Dive in – the flavors of Ghana are calling! #TasteGH

Accra’s street food scene in 2025 is not merely a culinary attraction—it is a living, breathing expression of the city’s rhythm, resilience and identity.

As Ghana continues to position itself as a global cultural and tourism hub, especially during the December-in-GH season, the capital’s roadside kitchens remain one of its most powerful ambassadors to the world.

From sunrise porridge joints to midnight grills glowing under yellow bulbs, Accra’s streets tell their story through food—loud, spicy and unapologetically communal.

Where chaos meets cuisine

Eating on the streets of Accra is an immersive experience. Vendors serve customers amid traffic fumes, prayer chants, trotro horns and mobile money alerts. In 2025, rising food prices and shrinking portions have changed the economics, but not the passion. Nearly every vendor now accepts digital payments, and queues remain the most reliable indicator of quality.

For locals and visitors alike, the tour is less about comfort and more about authenticity—an unfiltered look at how the city eats, survives and celebrates itself.

Waakye, jollof and national pride

At the heart of the street food culture is waakye, Ghana’s iconic rice-and-beans dish that doubles as a social equaliser. Served with shito, gari, eggs, spaghetti and fried plantain, waakye remains a staple of daily life and public debate. Nearby, jollof rice continues to fuel West Africa’s most famous culinary rivalry, with Ghana’s smoky, coal-pot version holding firm ground against Nigerian claims.

Both dishes reflect more than taste—they represent heritage, competition and national pride.

Spice, smoke and survival food

Kelewele—spiced fried plantain—remains a favourite night snack, while fried yam with shito has evolved into what many jokingly call “poverty gourmet”: simple, affordable and deeply satisfying. Chofi (deep-fried turkey tail) and chinchinga (seasoned meat skewers) cater to the bold, drawing night workers, partygoers and late commuters.

Banku and tilapia, often described as street food royalty, still reign supreme. Served roadside on plastic chairs, the dish blurs the line between informal dining and cultural ritual.

Morning fuel and seasonal staples

At dawn, Hausa koko and koose power Accra’s workforce, from market women to students. Red Red—beans cooked in palm oil with fried plantain—offers comfort and nostalgia, while roasted corn and Kofi Brokeman (roasted plantain with groundnuts) mark the rainy season and the daily commute.

Street drinks such as sobolo, asana and iced kenkey complete the experience, cooling mouths scorched by pepper and spice.

More than food

In 2025, Accra’s street food remains a social institution. Conversations about politics, football, fuel prices and family life unfold over shared plates. It is one of the few spaces where class distinctions blur and community takes precedence.

For Ghana’s growing number of international visitors, the street food scene offers something no luxury restaurant can: an honest taste of the city’s soul.

As Accra continues its rise on the global cultural map, its streets remain the real parliament—where the nation debates, survives and eats together.

The traditional Christmas shopping frenzy has turned Accra Central into a traffic nightmare, with prolonged gridlock, heightened pedestrian risks, and significant economic ripple effects for commuters and traders alike.

As shoppers from across Greater Accra and beyond converge on markets like Makola and Tudu for bargains on clothes, electronics, and food items, streets are clogged with vehicles, trotros, and hawkers. Drivers report spending hours in queues, leading to fuel wastage and reduced daily earnings.

Traders also say there is increased theft risks amid the crowds.

“Large crowds have attracted thieves, making it easy to be robbed if not vigilant,” Linda Ahiabor, a trader, has said.

Pedestrians navigate dangerously between stalled cars, while motorbike riders weave recklessly.

Commuter Akwasi Nyarko lamented lost productivity: “Traffic has worsened; we’re stuck for hours, affecting businesses.”

Authorities urge caution, but calls mount for better crowd management and alternative shopping options during peak seasons.

The chaos reflects broader urban planning challenges in Ghana’s bustling capital during holidays.