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Ghana Dance Festival 2024 Kicks off with Afrolatin Congress
The 10th edition of the Ghana Dance Festival kicks off with the Afrolatin Congress from 29th August through to 1st September, 2024. This was preceded by a week long preparty at various dance clubs in Takoradi, Kumasi, and Accra.
The Afrolatin Congress presents 4 days of incredible dance experience in Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata and Afro Dance types, in the form of Workshops, Dance Parties, Performances and Tourism
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Thursday marks the Akwaaba Night, hosted by Marriot Hotel, Airport. Friday comes with a day part tourism experience, with planned visitation to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and Accra environs, and a Night Time DJs Party, to be held at Kavalli Night Club in Osu. Saturday starts with a workshop with local and international instructors during the day, and the Grand Finale at night featuring amazing performances from the industry’s best.
On Sunday, the event comes to a close with a Poolside jam at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
Confirmed guests attending the event are Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale , Accra and others from the international community, Benin, Togo, Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire and South Africa.
According to Robert Klah, CEO of Dancetera, “this year’s festival is the 10th edition. It’s been tough, it’s been convoluted and very daunting, but the only reason why I have come this far with this project, is because of colleagues, friends, family and God. Without you, there is no Ghana Dance Festival.”
The Afrolatin Congress of the Ghana Dance Festival is through the partnership with the Dancers & DanceSport Association of Ghana, and powered by Dancetera.
GHANAIAN rapper Sarkodie will take his flagship Rapperholic concert to the United Kingdom for the first time, marking a major milestone for the annual event that has become a staple of Ghana’s music calendar.
The show, scheduled for the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on Friday, March 6, 2026, would be produced in partnership with Bizzle Entertainment and Kilimanjaro Live.
Sarkodie, one of Africa’s most decorated hip-hop artistes, said the move represents a cultural shift and feels timely.
“This is more than just a concert; it’s about expanding the culture beyond borders,” he said in a social media post, adding that after 13 years of hosting Rapperholic in Ghana, taking it to the UK is a natural progression.
Bizzle Entertainment, which previously staged Fameye’s “2 in a Guy” concert and Highlife legend Amakye Dede’s 50th anniversary show in London, would co-produce the event.
Rapperholic, launched in 2013, has grown into one of Ghana’s biggest music brands, drawing thousands of fans each year.
The London edition is expected to attract a diverse audience and further cement Sarkodie’s influence on the global Afrobeats and rap music scenes. –GNA
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AWARD-WINNING Ghanaian dancehall heavyweight, Samini, will team up with the country’s top musicians and a comedian for Ghana’s 69th Independence Day Concert in Manchester powered by Sleeky Promotions.
The event is slated for Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Manchester.
Patrons will enjoy exciting performances from Keche, Stay Jay, Kweku Darlington, Bobo Dada Bee, and Incredible Zigi.
Additionally, they will have a swell time of laughter as decorated comedian OB Amponsah mounts the stage to dish out jokes.
Speaking to The Spectator, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Saddick Assah, said the event is an international celebration of Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary through music, culture, and creativity.
“This event marks another proud moment in our journey to showcase Ghana’s creative excellence to the world, and to connect our homegrown talents with audiences beyond our borders,” he said.
According to him, over the years, Sleeky Promotions has built a reputation as one of Ghana’s most professional and visionary event brands.
“We have proudly served as an event agent to MTN Ghana and have successfully organized major celebrations such as the Western Region Festival, Salafest, and other landmark entertainment and cultural events across the nation,” he added.
He further added that the upcoming Ghana Independence Day Freedom Concert promises to be one of our most exciting international events yet.
Mr. Assah encouraged all Ghanaians to come out in their numbers to celebrate Ghana’s 69th Independence Day in style.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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