07/10/2020
This is Labadi Beach or more properly known as La Pleasure Beach is the busiest beach on Ghana's coast It is one of Accra's beaches and is maintained by the local hotels and resorts around.
The Beach is in a town called La, popularly known as Labadi, near Teshie in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
Labadi Beach is where you can come across reggae DJs playing on Wednesday nights till down (reggae night), close to an open bar that is kitted with local and foreign beers for you to feel the cool atmosphere of the setting.
Occasional live bands, acrobats as well as other entertainments are held in this location. Most of the playing groups come from Accra and other neighboring countries.
On holidays and weekends there are often performances of Conscious Reggae Dancehall, Hiplife, playback, and Cultural Drumming and Dancing.
It seems to be very attractive, with high standards that get you on the groove at all times. Other people catch fun here include international students, reggae lovers, and the Rastafarians with their long dreadlocks looking to mix with foreigners.
There are dozens of bars littered across the place, where you can enjoy cool beers or try out locally-brewed gin and spirits like Akpeteshi or Shocker. These very potent drinks, consumed in moderation, are the drink of choice for many local beach goers. There are also ho**ah bars in smoking areas, for those who enjoy to***co or cannabis.
The food is also a treat although it is mainly street food. On my last visit to Ghana Labadi beach, I tried most of the Local favorites like charcoal-grilled tilapia, spicy kebabs, Jollof rice, kenkey and smoked fish, waakye and kelewele, these foods are sold for very cheap,
There are also stalls where you can buy continental dishes in the beach like french fries, burgers and salads or you can as well come with your own home cooked food along with your team or family,
Entering the Labadi beach is not free one will have to pay a gate fee of GHC 20 which is about $3.5 and if it happens to be a Special celebration day the fee usually increases to GHC 30 approximately $5 or more.
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Marian Chukwuma