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Reclaiming the Story of West African Coffee

Inside the Labone roastery honoring indigenous beans and fostering creative community.

Yaw Boateng & Stay Blaq EditorialBusiness Founders · Published 5 Oct 2026
Reclaiming the Story of West African Coffee
Attribution: Courtesy of Roastery Collective Accra (Authorized Editorial Partner Release)

West Africa's coffee heritage has long been overshadowed, but inside this sun-drenched roastery in Labone, the narrative is being rewritten with pride.

Founded by two young Ghanaian entrepreneurs, the space serves as both a culinary milestone and an informal living room for architects, writers, and travelers passing through.

"Travelers love finding spaces where they can open a laptop, enjoy exceptional coffee, and strike up a conversation with someone building something meaningful in the city," explains co-founder Yaw.

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