A few things worth your time this May. Some are happening around the city, some you might not have come across yet, and a few are open calls in case you're looking.
This Month
2nd May, 2026
An afternoon gathering for women, with sessions on business, mental health, and community.
1st-2nd May, 2026
A two-day Workers' Day exhibition at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, with Ghanaian traders and business owners.
2nd May, 2026
An evening of music and theatre at Alliance Française Accra, featuring Berima Amo and an Ebo Whyte play.
Under the Radar
An Instagram platform dedicated to showcasing films and visual stories by creators of color, highlighting unique perspectives and expanding how we see and experience cinema.
An Instagram archive that shares vintage images of African women, documenting their presence, style, and stories across generations.
Creative Opportunities
A few creative calls, fellowships, and openings we found this month. If something feels like a good fit, go for it.
Deadline - 31st May, 2026
This is an opportunity for filmmakers with short film projects in progress to pitch for an all expense-paid trip to represent and pitch at the Claremont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival Talent Connexion in France.
Deadline - 1st June , 2026
ZOZOBRA II (Suture Zone) is an international online exhibition inviting artists worldwide to respond to today’s political, environmental, and social instability through critical work. Selected artists receive online exhibition features and promotion, with free applications open until June 1, 2026.
Deadline - 27th May, 2026
Applications are open for the 2026 KOSHKA Sound Residency: Accra Edition by Black Girls Glow, a free program for women sound artists in Greater Accra to explore the theme “VILLAGER” through sound as resistance.
One More Thing
We started Achimota Book Club because we wanted a reading space closer to home. The book clubs we've come across are mostly in East Legon, Osu, and Labone, so we built one in Achimota. We meet once a month, read together for an hour, then share what we read. Low-pressure, no required reading list.
If you live nearby and want to come, sign up here. Or check how our first meeting went.
Thanks for reading our May 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,
Accra Culture & Co