out where that smell is coming from. that s what we do. you want to discover what is it thats me like that, right? any major city on earth, you can find some of the best meals on the street. just look for a hot grill and a long line. all will be well. i remember in this part of the world especially, this is culture of what we call in the u.s., street meat. this is done incredibly well. the quality is very high. when you re traveling, you can t wait to eat. an these first bites are a great sign. i ve got a feeling that ghana is going to be mind-blowing. i m carlton mccoy. raised in inner city d.c., educated in kitchens around the globe. these days i make a living as a master sommelier. i m a nomad, driven to move in and out of different cultures, different worlds, to celebrate diversity by making what makes us both unique and the same. after all, we carry our travels with us to our next destination. that s what life is all about. let s do this. good morning, accra. welco
culture and what i was exposed to growing up in the south is very obvious. the black eyed peas, the okra, these are all familiar flavors that harken back to my childhood. ghana s security and stable democratic elections are fuelling a wave of investment, artistic expression, and a sense of opportunity not seen in generations. and many ghanaians that left home to seek out opportunities are now returning, helping to supercharge the process. i m told this is the ghanaian dream. one built by ghanaians for ghanaians. and that dream begins here in the capital of accra, a place that is start starting to capture the world s attention. this is the best place in west africa. yeah? why is that? the economic reasons, historical reasons. bernard avale is the host of
so what s the name of this neighborhood? what s this neighborhood known for for? it s known to be an expensive neighborhood. dj black, the creator of accra s party seen. this is the neighborhood i learned how to dj at. okay. what year are we talking? between 95 to 9. it was great time for everybody. it was great time. he has invited me here to duncan s, where it s charcoal grilled tilapia, generously coated and served with a monstrous portion of what looks to be the hottest pepper sauce ever. and oh, a little banku to top it off. that s gorgeous. thank you. i have to take instructions. everything here is a particular way to eat here. no, feel free. just go to town? you go to town. first you wash your hands. you re a lefty?
was killed in the streets of accra in 2019. oovms we re meeting anas and his team at one of their undisclosed locations. it s a beautiful place. thank you. it s much calmer here. yeah. i like it. i guess it s because of the nature of the work, if there is danger, you want to get to a place where there is total peace. you have a very stressful life. you know it, yes, that s it. but you chose this life. sure. but the stability you feel here didn t come on a silver platter. sure. people fought for it. and that s why i say that press freedom in itself is not static. if you don t fight to protect what you have, you lose it. why is this so important here? this is it s a life decision. it s not like oh, i ve got a