We've been exploring Accra's quieter corners for a while now. This is our first letter to you; a monthly note with a few events worth your time and some finds that caught our eye. Here's January.

What we think you might enjoy this January

Applications close January 18th

The Hummingbird Journal is inviting applications for a Historical Fiction Workshop with Ayesha Harruna Attah, in preparation for our March issue themed ‘Ghana Histories.

Will be on view until January 3rd.

Experience the premiere of A Canvas Called Home, a powerful solo photo exhibition and visual documentary by Ashmond Kwesy, presented by The Barracks in collaboration with Dreamteam Intl.

Will be on view until January 9th

Celebrating the work of Sami Bentil, Ghana’s renowned 'Mr. Conspirator,' whose vibrant paintings fuse traditional Adinkra symbols and Akan folklore with themes of Pan-Africanism and global unity.

Check out more events coming up this January in Accra

A few things we found interesting and thought were worth sharing this month

A couple in Berlin living the dream: remote work, curated apartment, slow mornings. Sound familiar? This novel asks whether that lifestyle is something we chose or something we were sold. Worth sitting with if you've ever wondered the same.

Where to find: Harder to find locally — available on Kindle.

A popup cinema screening old films in unexpected spaces around Accra. Old films, no one on their phone. Check when they're screening next.

Where to find: cinemabeento.com/map for current location.

Thanks for reading our first issue. If you come across something you think we'd like (an event, a spot, a book) send an email to [email protected]. If we feature it, we'll credit you.

Until next month,

ACnC