This week’s TGIA is brought to you by all the colour, chaos and retail opportunities of Kejetia Market and a puppeteer I met there.
Yesterday I was on one of my aborted missions which I seem to specialise in. This time to the bank, and of all the branches in Kumasi, Kejetia Circle was the only one that could help me. So, since I was in the area, I thought a little retail therapy might be in order.
The longer I stay here, the more I think I’m becoming slightly obsessed with Kejetia Market. I mean, it’s hectic, it’s a nightmare to get to in your own transport (I wised-up and caught a taxi this time), Β it’s not entirely welcoming, it varies between slightly smelly to all out gag-inducing stench, and personal space is not an option.
And yet…in the space of one block:
:: I bought a real piece of pumice, not that freaky man-made stuff from supermarkets
:: Saw an open air manicure salon
:: Saw a truck loaded with lego-like blocks of bread
:: Bought 2 shirts and one skirt, sponsored by the charity stores of Europe
:: Saw lots of very sweet, sleeping babies
:: Paid a puppeteer 1 cedi to watch a butt wiggling, Azonto dancing puppet (which really made my day)
:: Browsed over 50 fast-food stores,Β 2000 watches, 1000 mobile phones, 50,000 pairs of shoes, 100,000 clothes. Westfield has got NOTHING on this place!
:: and was reminded that someone special was coming soon…
Have a great weekend!
The clothes you refer to as coming from charity shops are locally referred to as ‘first collection’ from bend-down boutique. You can simply call it Fose Line or Obroni Waa Wu The lego-like bread is called butter bead on the local market. Thanks again and another brilliant write up. I enjoy your posts and observations. Brilliant!!! Have a good weekend. I think it is going to be Brazil after the weekend football matches. Felix Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 17:44:27 +0000 To: felixmmensah@hotmail.com
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The clothes you refer to as coming from charity shops are locally referred to as ‘first collection’ from bend-down boutique. You can simply call it Fose Line or Obroni Waa Wu
The lego-like bread is called butter bread on the local market. It is a good type of bread for diabetics. The one you have in the photo is not particularly looking hygienic but African germs are kind, we reckon.π
Thanks again and another brilliant write up.
I enjoy your posts and observations. Brilliant!!!
Have a good weekend.
I think it is going to be Brazil after the weekend football matches.
Felix
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Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:33:21 +0000
The clothes you refer to as coming from charity shops are locally referred to as ‘first collection’ from bend-down boutique. You can simply call it Fose Line or Obroni Waa Wu
The lego-like bread is called butter bead on the local market.
Thanks again and another brilliant write up.
I enjoy your posts and observations. Brilliant!!!
Have a good weekend.
I think it is going to be Brazil after the weekend football matches.
Felix
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 17:44:27 +0000
To: felixmmensah@hotmail.com
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I’ve always had a slight fear of Africa and seen it as this big scary continent where anything could happen, maybe I’ve been watching last king of scotland a bit too much. But I’ve now been reading your blog for a few weeks and i’m seeing how amazing it is out there, I love the colours. Great photo’s! One day I WILL go to Africa!
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I went to Kumasi with my husband in 2010, and stayed at the Four Village Inn, its the best place ever it was a top class place to stay. We had a wonderful holiday and there was nothing to fear at all .. I would go back tomorrow . x
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That puppet/puppeteer was hilarious!
I love these TGIA posts – takes me back π
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We just got back home to California last week . We spent about 20 days in Kumasi, we remember our tour of the Market, such an amazing , totllypacked place. I enjoyed your photos, would love t o hear more about what you are doing in Kumasi and how long you and the family have beenthere. Julie
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Kejetia is like a world of its own, & you bring it to life. Love the puppet and the baby. Totally agree, who needs Westfield.
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