Our Background
Personal Profile
Elle Lokko
Elle Lokko is a contemporary African lifestyle, fashion, and hospitality brand based in Osu, Accra, Ghana. It began as a women’s concept store and has evolved into a wider platform that blends retail, culture programming, and design-led accommodation, positioning itself as a hub for “tropics & modern” African living.
Key facts
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Founded: 2015
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Founder/Curator: Stefania Manfreda
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Location: Osu neighborhood, Accra, Ghana
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Core focus: Fashion, beauty, lifestyle, art, design, and culture
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Hospitality arm: Curated Airbnb residences in Accra
Background and concept
Launched as Ghana’s first women’s concept store, Elle Lokko was created to showcase contemporary African designers and artisans within a single curated space. The brand emphasizes “Made in Africa” labels and culturally rooted aesthetics, mixing fashion, accessories, beauty, books, and small homeware with art and design objects.
Retail and brand curation
Elle Lokko operates as a hybrid gallery-boutique, featuring emerging and established African brands across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. It is frequently highlighted in travel and design media as one of Accra’s must-visit concept stores, known for its carefully edited racks of clothing, organic skincare, and handmade accessories in a minimalist, artful interior.
Hospitality and experiences
Extending beyond retail, Elle Lokko runs distinctive Airbnb residences in Accra that reflect the same design language as the store—layering vintage architecture, contemporary African decor, and curated objects. These spaces position the brand as a lifestyle and hospitality platform, offering guests an immersive stay connected to Accra’s creative scene.
Cultural role
Through collaborations, events, and editorial content, Elle Lokko engages with wider conversations around African creativity and sustainable fashion. It has participated in initiatives like creative accelerator programs and international features, reinforcing its role as a cultural node within Ghana’s evolving fashion and design ecosystem.
Education
2015-2017
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2011-2014
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2007-2010
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