Akosua Shirley

Akosua Shirley is a Ghanaian travel consultant, blogger and content creator who promotes domestic tourism and helps people plan trips across Ghana. She describes herself as a guide to the best Ghanaian experiences and an advocate for sustainable travel.

The 32-day solo journey

She is best known for a 32-day solo backpacking trip across Ghana, reported by Travel Noire and Face2Face Africa as the first of its kind. Travelling on her own through the country's regions, she documented its cultures, food and people, and shared practical tips for others who want to explore Ghana on a budget.

Content and trip planning

Her channels on Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube mix travel vlogs, food, tutorials and destination guides, and she also offers tips for international travel. Through her trip planning work she helps visitors and Ghanaians alike discover places beyond the usual tourist circuit, presenting travel as a path to self-discovery and connection.

Ambition

Having covered much of her home country, she has set herself the goal of becoming the first Ghanaian to travel the world, and continues to share that journey with her audience.