Osu, Ghana

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Osu is a district in central Accra, Ghana, known for its busy commercial, restaurant and nightlife activity. It is locally known as 'London's West End' of Accra. For food, the most popular spots are Frankie's, El-Lizzy Ent (Container), Osu Food Court, Papaye, Country Kitchen and Pizza San Marco. Popular nightlife joints are Tantra, Baze, Don's Place and Makumba. Commercially, Osu is home to Koala, Qwick Pic, Dealer and Sony Centre.

For authentic Ghanaian Cuisine head for the Osu night market where local dishes like banku and kenkey (Made from corn meal) are cooked freshly and served with assorted grilled fish and prawns (all prepared while you wait) at a fraction of the price one would pay in restaurants. The night market is located off the southern end of Oxford Street.

The main road, Cantonments Road, features large supermarkets and appliance shops and is colloquially known as Oxford Street. At its southern end is Osu Castle, a former Danish colonial fort, which currently houses Ghana's seat of government. Most foreign embassies are located in this area.