On a warm Friday evening in Accra, an art gathering called Abadinto will attempt something many galleries rarely do — remove the distance between the artist and the audience.

No hushed rooms. No intimidating formality. Just conversation, creativity, and a city eager to redefine how art is experienced.

Taking place on June 5 at the Accra Art District, Abadinto: An Outdooring for a New Art Experience in Accra borrows its name from the Akan word for “christening” or “outdooring,” a ceremony traditionally held to introduce a child to the community.

Here, the symbolism is intentional. The event marks the birth of a fresh creative space designed to connect artists, collectors, first-time buyers, and curious visitors in a more open and human way.

In recent years, Accra has become one of West Africa’s most exciting cultural capitals, with a growing contemporary art scene attracting global attention. Yet many young creatives still struggle to access spaces where meaningful exchange can happen naturally.

Abadinto responds to that need by creating an environment where art feels lived-in rather than locked behind gallery etiquette.

Visitors can expect an evening layered with experiences. An open exhibition featuring the Nsuo ne Nsa artists will showcase contemporary works shaped by Ghana’s evolving visual culture.

A panel discussion will explore how intergenerational art spaces can thrive, bringing together voices interested in preserving artistic heritage while making room for new ideas.

The event will also feature a screening and conversation hosted by Grey Area Studio GH, alongside live interactive painting by Chaotic Korsi, where audiences can witness art being created in real time.

Fashion lovers can browse pieces from Lift Shopstyle, while music and informal networking create the atmosphere of a creative community gathering rather than a traditional exhibition opening.

For international visitors, Abadinto offers a rare glimpse into the pulse of modern Accra beyond tourist brochures — a city where art, fashion, conversation, and identity constantly intersect.

For Ghanaians, it presents an opportunity to reconnect with the city’s rapidly evolving creative energy and support a new generation shaping the country’s cultural future.

Most importantly, Abadinto invites people to participate rather than simply observe. In a world where creative spaces can often feel exclusive, this event is choosing openness instead.

And perhaps that is exactly why it matters.

The deep sound of fontomfrom drums rolls through the streets before sunrise, while women in bright cloth balance baskets of fresh yams on their heads and children weave excitedly through gathering crowds.

In the Akyem towns of Ghana’s Eastern Region, the Ohum Festival is more than a celebration. It is a homecoming, a thanksgiving, and a powerful reminder of ancestry carried proudly into the present day.

Celebrated by the Akyem people, Ohum marks the first eating of the new yam harvest, one of the most symbolic moments in the traditional calendar.

Before the community can enjoy the season’s fresh crops, rituals are performed to honor ancestors and thank God for protection, fertility, and abundance. For many families, the festival is sacred ground where history, spirituality, and identity meet.

The festival unfolds over two lively days, transforming towns such as Kyebi into centres of colour and cultural display.

Chiefs appear in richly woven kente cloth, adorned with layers of gold ornaments that reflect the historic wealth and authority of the Akyem state. Traditional horn blowers announce royal processions while drummers and dancers fill palace grounds with movement and rhythm.

One of the most anticipated moments is the ceremonial lifting of the ban on eating new yam. Elders offer prayers and libation before the first servings are shared, symbolising gratitude for survival through another farming season. The ritual also honours the labour of farmers whose work sustains entire communities.

Yet Ohum is not only about tradition. It is also a reunion. Families living abroad return home, old friendships are renewed, and younger generations are introduced to customs they may otherwise only hear about in stories.

Local businesses thrive during the festivities as visitors crowd markets, food stalls, and cultural events.

In a rapidly modernising world, festivals like Ohum continue to anchor communities to their roots.

They preserve language, music, dress, and values while reminding people that cultural identity is something to celebrate publicly and proudly.

For travellers seeking a deeper understanding of Ghana beyond beaches and city nightlife, Ohum offers something unforgettable: the chance to witness a living tradition where gratitude, royalty, spirituality, and community still move to the beat of the same drum.

As evening settles over Accra on June 5, the lights at Wesley Towers will welcome a different kind of gathering—one where conversations about careers, faith, ambition, and personal purpose flow side by side.

Professionals dressed in office wear, entrepreneurs fresh from meetings, students preparing for the future, and curious visitors will all arrive for Conversations In The City: The Corporate Edition, hosted by First Love City Church.

Set inside the Methodist Church Ghana Conference Office complex in the capital’s bustling heart, the event promises more than a typical church service. It is designed as a social and spiritual experience where modern city life meets Christian fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere.

A Growing Space for Faith and Professional Life

In Ghana, faith remains deeply woven into everyday life, including business and professional culture.

Across Accra, many young professionals are increasingly seeking spaces where discussions about success also include purpose, ethics, mental well-being, and spirituality. Events like Conversations In The City reflect this evolving urban culture.

Led by Bishop Joshua Dag Heward-Mills, a well-known Ghanaian pastor and author with a large international following, the gathering focuses on how spiritual values can shape careers and personal growth.

The “Corporate Edition” places special attention on workplace challenges, leadership, networking, and navigating modern professional life without losing personal conviction.

For international visitors, the event offers a glimpse into Ghana’s vibrant Christian culture, where worship often blends music, motivational speaking, community interaction, and celebration into one energetic experience.

What Guests Can Expect

Visitors can expect an atmosphere that feels warm and welcoming rather than formal. Conversations begin long before the main session starts as attendees mingle, reconnect, and meet new people from different industries. Contemporary gospel music, lively audience interactions, and moments of prayer create an environment that feels distinctly Ghanaian—spirited, expressive, and communal.

The evening also offers opportunities for networking among entrepreneurs, creatives, corporate workers, and young professionals. Many attendees come not only for spiritual encouragement but also to build meaningful social and professional connections.

Why the Event Matters

For locals, Conversations In The City offers a refreshing break from the fast pace of urban life while strengthening community ties. For tourists, it opens a window into the social heartbeat of Accra beyond beaches and nightlife.

Events like this reveal how Ghana’s cities continue to balance tradition, spirituality, and modern ambition in ways that feel uniquely alive. Whether attending for inspiration, fellowship, or cultural curiosity, guests are likely to leave with more than they expected.