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Save to List: Carina Kanbi’s West African Wave

In the inaugural edition of Save to List, curator and urbanist Carina Tenewaa Kanbi mapped the spaces, people, and creative ecosystems shaping a new generation of West African cities.

Positioned among Accra’s most influential cultural destinations, Elle Lokko was recognised for its long-standing commitment to creative community building. The feature highlighted founder Stefania Manfreda as a consistent force within Accra’s cultural landscape, noting how the concept store, creative interventions, and hospitality spaces have helped provide a home for experimentation, collaboration, and emerging talent.

As part of a wider exploration of the “West African Wave,” the article celebrated the independent creative initiatives redefining how cities such as Accra are experienced, imagined, and shared with the world.