'Osu' is a district in central
Accra,
Ghana, known for its busy commercial, restaurant and nightlife activity. For
food, the most popular spots are Frankie's, El-Lizzy Ent (Container), Osu Food Court, Papaye, Country Kitchen and Pizza San Marco. Popular nightlife joints are Tantra, Baze, Don's Place and Makumba. Commercially Osu is home to Koala, Qwick Pic, Dealer and Sony Centre. For authentic Ghanaian Cuisine head for the Osu night market where local dishes like banku and kenkey (Made from corn meal)are cooked freshly and served with assorted grilled fish and prawns (all prepared while you wait) at a fraction of the price you will pay in restaurants. The night market is located off the southern end of the 'oxford street'
The main road, Cantonments Road, features large supermarkets and appliances shops and is also known as Oxford Street. At its southern end is
Osu Castle, a former
Danish colonial fort, which currently houses Ghana's
seat of government.