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 the afternoon sun softens over Accra on June 28, a rooftop in the city will transform into something more than a market.

Music will spill through the air, artists will paint live before a crowd, young entrepreneurs will showcase their work, and strangers will leave as collaborators.

Rooftop Market — The Studio Edition is shaping up to be one of the city’s most vibrant creative gatherings this season.

Hosted at Glaze Art Studio in Accra, the one-day event reflects a growing cultural movement in Ghana where art, fashion, music, and entrepreneurship are no longer separated into different corners.

Instead, they exist together in the same energetic space, driven largely by young creatives redefining what modern Ghanaian culture looks and feels like.

In recent years, Accra has earned international attention for its creative scene. From fashion pop-ups and art exhibitions to music festivals and photography collectives, the city has become a hub for emerging African talent.

Rooftop Market taps directly into that spirit by creating a relaxed but stylish environment where local brands and artists can connect with audiences face-to-face.

Visitors can expect far more than shopping stalls. Live DJs will keep the atmosphere lively throughout the evening while guests move between curated fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and service-based brands.

One of the biggest attractions is the Sip & Paint experience, where attendees can join guided canvas painting sessions while enjoying music and conversation in an open studio setting.

The event also offers something many modern city dwellers quietly crave: genuine connection. Young entrepreneurs network with photographers and designers. Artists meet future clients.

Visitors discover handmade products and creative services they may never encounter in traditional retail spaces.

For tourists visiting Ghana, the experience offers a close look at Accra’s youthful cultural pulse beyond the beaches and historic landmarks. For locals, it is a reminder that creativity continues to shape the city in exciting ways.

With limited capacity and free RSVP access, Rooftop Market — The Studio Edition promises an evening where art, music, and community meet above the city skyline.