Top 3 Places To Enjoy Live Music In Ghana

Music lovers are so easy to locate worldwide. Musicians and listeners strike an enviable bond and seem to synergize for eternity – the common denominator, music. It is no different in the highly cosmopolitan city of Accra. From smooth jazz sounds to the grit in hip hop, the community of music lovers in Accra are never short on supply and only see their population multiplying day after day.

It is for this reason, among others, that nightlife in Accra gets so much traction and is a sturdy pull for foreigners to Ghana. Music is the heartbeat of every energetic night out in Accra. Throw in a live session and some good drinks, and you’ll be creating a party atmosphere you may not have asked for.

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KikiBees may not need any introduction to many. After a few years of feeling out their strongest foot, the establishment has managed to stand out as East Legon’s prime hangout spot. With an outdoor vibe and an assortment of meals from a Nigerian / Ghanaian fusion menu, the restaurant and lounge receive a lot of guests on a daily. On Fridays, KikiBees turns it up a notch, the live music sessions see a cocktail of guests across the age scale turn up in their numbers and few celebrities and musicians gracing the occasion.

A stalwart in the game. +233 has made a name for itself by providing an unrivalled level of excitement in the bracket of live music sessions. It is indeed an automatic mention for live music and this further cemented by the numbers that throng to the location daily, yes DAILY! Jazz may not be a mainstream genre among the recent generations but +233 is where you discover a cult of jazz lovers in Accra and folks who just want to have a good time and discover new sounds. The bands in attendance are always fantastic and the quality of service each night stands tall.

This may be a sleeper but nonetheless, a superb location. On Wednesday evenings, it is hard for me not to visit Exhale Lounge, grab a lemon and ice shisha and be serenaded by the band’s rendition of a multitude of songs across every genre known to man. Exhale has an ambiance and aesthetic that easily steals one’s heart and the mixologist gets really creative with his drinks, luring you to stay an hour longer than you planned to.