Osu,_Accra

Osu, Accra

Osu, Accra

Suburb of Accra, Ghana

Osu is a neighbourhood in central Accra, Ghana, West Africa. It is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the central business district, and is locally known as the "West End" of Accra.[1] Bounded to the south by the Gulf of Guinea, Osu's western boundary is the Independence Avenue. Osu is separated from the northern district of Labone by Ring Road. Due to its establishment as a settlement in the 17th century, Osu has a mix of houses dating from the early 20th century and modern office towers.[2]

A colonial one-storey house in Osu

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Economy

The head office of Starbow was in Osu.[3]

Aerial view

Landmarks/places of interest

References

  1. [1]
    Osu Oxford Street Archived 5 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine. traveltodiscoverghana.com.
  2. [2]
    "The History of Osu, Accra: From Colonial Trading Post to Modern Hub". Accra Street Journal. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  3. [3]
    "Contact us Archived 27 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine." Starbow. Retrieved on 6 May 2013. "832 First Street Adjacent to the Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters Osu, Accra"
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