THE HUSTLE & BUSTLE CITY LIFE OF KUMASI
Kumasi, the bustling city in the heart of Ghana, is a hub of activity and energy, from the vibrant markets filled with colourful fabrics, handcrafted goods, and fresh produce, to the bustling streets teeming with people and vehicles, the city is a true representation of the hustle and bustle of life in Ghana.
Come with me on this journey while I show you around my home town. There is so much to see as well as smell, touch, hear and of course, taste. I can’t wait to show you!
It goes without saying but, one of the many reasons I love Kumasi is all of the beautiful flowers and plants! Also known as the ‘The Garden City’, Kumasi boasts a variety of plants, trees and flowers everywhere you go and I am forever feeling inspired by the natural colour palette here. Due to this, I enjoy taking short strolls around as much as possible, as you never know what beautiful thing you may come across next!
Kumasi is located within the Ashanti Region, Ghana and is home to the famous Kejetia Market where I have spent many hours wandering the maze, talking to stall owners and taking lots of pictures of course! It’s so big that it bursts the walls of the indoor market and spills throughout the whole of Adum making it the largest of its kind in the whole of West Africa. You can buy all sorts of bits and bobs here, from Kente cloth, to wigs, cosmetics and even snails! It is a top spot in Ghana and must see if in Kumasi.
The next place I am taking you is Kumasi’s Cultural Centre, which is within convenient walking distance from our previous stop, Kejetia Market. It’s a peaceful hub full of creativity and skill. There’s brass-makers, artists, potters, carpenters, weavers and batik dyers that will teach you all about their craft. It’s the perfect place to learn more about the rich culture of the Ashanti Region and Ghana as a whole so I really hope you enjoy it.
If you would like to see more of the Kente National Cloth head just 18km out of Kumasi to Bonwire, Adonwomase where you will find a community of hundreds of weavers. Legend says two brothers from Bonwire learnt the art from a spider spinning its web! Sadly it’s bye for now from me, but do keep in our Ghana bubble! I hope you enjoyed Kumasi as much as I do and see you next time.
With love Akosua & the AAKS Team