These 10 photos show how the city of Accra has changed during the lockdown

Once a busy city filled with human, vehicular traffic and the smell of freshly baked A1 bread, Ghana’s Accra has evolved into a modern version of T. Lindsey Baker’s Ghost Towns of Texas.

Due to the effect of the novel COVID-19 virus also known as Coronavirus on Ghana and other nations, Government was compelled to issue a partial lockdown in the Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi areas to avoid the spread of the virus to the general public.

READ MORE: https://braperucci.africa/the-10-ghanaian-photographers-who-are-putting-ghana-on-the-map/

The lockdown which is in its 2nd week has seen most stay away from public spaces due to the closure of most business with the exception of Telcos, media, supermarkets, food stalls at the market among others.

Ghanaian photographers, Yaw Pare, Bob Pixel and a list of others have captured the mood of the city which is home to 1.6 million Ghanaians and foreign residents during these times.

Yaw Pare, whose works covers Ghanaian tourism, culture and lifestyle admits that the emptiness and sombre mood of the once euphoric city is unprecendented.

He wrote: “Today’s pics will focus on some busy streets, the airport, workplaces and some hotels in Accra that have been immensely affected by COVID-19. But to everyone affected in these times of uncertainty, let’s all take time to reflect on the things that matter most LIFE for it will go on after all this is said and done :)”

READ MORE: https://braperucci.africa/skin-is-the-photography-exhibition-that-seeks-to-celebrate-the-african-identity-in-accra-on-december-13th/


Pare continues: “Stay Home, Stay Strong, Stay Refreshed and most importantly happy yourself! There is a saying that goes and I quote “In Life, it’s not what happens to you but how you deal with it” 😉 This too shall pass!!!”

It is unknown how long the lockdown will continue as Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has announced that 15,000 tests were being conducted and will inform his government’s next line of action.

Though very gloomy and sad, the lack of human presence has changed the view of Accra especially without the pollution in several forms. Perhaps this is nature’s own way of clearing the toxicity and revitalizing.

Check out the city of Accra and stay safe at home.

Sankara Circle

📸: @yaw_pare

Standard Charted Bank Headquarters

📸 :@yaw_pare

Ako Adjei Interchange

📸:yaw_pare

Achimota

📸:@bobpixel

Silver Star Towers, Airport City


📸: @calygrafy

Accra City Hotel

📸 @agbekodzamesi

General Post Office

📸: @calygrafy

Ssnit Emporium, Airport City

📸:yaw_pare

Airport Square


📸:yaw_pare

AMA Building and The Octagon

📸:yaw_pare

SU Building

📸:yaw_pare

Movenpick Hotel, Accra Central

📸:yaw_pare

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Sponsor

spot_imgspot_img

Latest

You Should say Yes to a Baecation in these 5 hotels on Valentine's day

Celebrate the day of love with your special someone in these top 5 Ghanaian hotels.

Claudia is indeed the woman of Alex’s dreams!! See Their Pre-wedding Shoot

For their pre-wedding shoot, the couple were photographed in the topiary garden of the 5-star Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in a dreamy fashion.

Meet the 19 African creatives who made it into Manju Journal's #CreativeClassof2019

The platform which is dedicated to celebrating and highlighting young creative talents through contemporary African fashion, music, photography, and society made the announcement at the end of 2019 amidst raving reviews and mixed reactions.

5 Healthy food options you should try during the Christmas festivities

Its either you lose some pounds now in preparation for all your unhealthy choices during Christmas or you look for healthier options and keep that body forever banging.

What sounds rude, Ghanaian or a compliment but really isn’t?? These tweets will have you laughing hard

There are so many things in our everyday life we have normalised as either rude, Christian or as compliments but they really aren’t.