New Makola No 2 Market
New Makola No 2 Market
New Makola No. 2 Market is a market in the Greater Accra Metropolitan district and a member of the Greater Accra Markets Association (GAMA)
New Makola No. 2 Market, located near Agbogbloshie in Accra, Ghana, is a section of the larger, iconic Makola Market, known for its extensive variety of goods from food to fabrics, and is undergoing redevelopment by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to create better spaces for traders after past fire outbreaks. The redevelopment involves new market sheds, data collection for rightful allocation, and ongoing collaboration with traders to modernize the central trading hub
Key Details & Status:
- Location: Agbogbloshie area, part of the main Makola Market complex in central Accra.
- Purpose: Redevelopment aims to provide better, formal trading spaces, especially for traders displaced by fires.
- Progress: Work has been ongoing with completed sheds inspected by the AMA, with efforts to finish construction and allocate spaces fairly.
- Goods: Offers a huge range of products, from fresh produce, clothes, and household items to electronics and beads, typical of the bustling Makola experience.
- Management: The AMA is working with market management and traders to ensure a conducive environment, including security and adherence to protocols.
For Visitors & Traders:
- Trader Focus: The main goal is to improve conditions for the predominantly female traders who form the backbone of this market.
- Experience: Expect a vibrant, crowded, sensory experience with endless stalls and goods, a central part of Accra’s commerce.
Overview of Items Sold
Food and Produce
- Fresh produce: Fruits (like plantains), vegetables (pepper, tomatoes)
- Local ingredients and spices: Smoked fish, shea butter, cocoa butter, dried pepper, dawadawa (fermented locust bean), and prekese (Aidan fruit)
- Manufactured and imported foods
- Traditional dishes and drinks: Kenkey, shito (spicy black pepper sauce), and sobolo (hibiscus drink)
- Specialty items: Live African land snails and pigs’ trotters
Clothing, Textiles, and Accessories
- Fabrics: Traditional wax print fabrics, kente cloth, batik, and tie-dye materials
- Clothing: New and second-hand clothes and shoes
- Jewelry: Handcrafted beads and brass bangles
- Accessories: Hand-made bags and hats (like Panama hats)
Household Goods and Tools
- Kitchenware: Pots and pans
- Home goods: Brooms
- Tools and equipment
Other Merchandise
- Automotive parts: Spare car parts
- Health and beauty products: Traditional medicines, alata samina (African black soap), and various cosmetics
- School materials: Uniforms, pens, books, and stationery
- Electronics
Credit: Greater Accra Markets Association (GAMA)
President: (Manye) Mercy Afrowa Needjan
Chief Markets Queen Mother (GAMA)
Market Queen Mother’s & Executives.
Established:1961