Accra is the capital of Ghana, on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park honors Ghana’s first president, who helped lead the country to independence. The park contains the Nkrumah’s mausoleum and a museum charting his life. On the other side of town, the Makola Market is the city’s vast, colorful bazaar. Popular seafront spots Labadi Beach and Kokrobite Beach offer golden sand and high-energy nightlife.