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Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Efya, La Meme, others for 10th Edition of Tidal Rave Festival
Leading Ghanaian musicians, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Efya, La Meme, King Promise, KiDi, and others have been announced as the headliners for the 2023 Tidal Rave Festival.
This marks the 10th edition of the festival in Ghana.
This year’s festival, which is dubbed “The New Rave”, will take place on November, 4, 2023 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel and it will feature a variety of new experiences and more.
Tidal Rave Festival has always been more than just a concert. This year’s festival which is protected by the Ghana Police Service, will provide a fully immersive experience for Ravers with carefully curated unique experiences in music, fashion, arts, dance, content creation, e-gaming, and more.
For a full day at the beach, there will be an experience for everyone at the Tidal Rave Festival.
Ravers who love music will get to experience music from the Surfside Stage.
The Surfside Stage will be the place for uninterrupted back-to-back music from some of our amazing DJs.
To bring a full dance experience to life, the festival is bringing the Surf and Surf Dance Studio. This studio will serve as the ultimate hangout for dance lovers who will get the opportunity to learn some new moves and recreate some of the trendy TikTok dance moves.
In addition, there is something for the Fashion community. The Sun, Sand and Style runway is not reserved for a select few. However, every Raver will be able to experience and show off their ultimate beach fashion.
Content creators are not left out of the Tidal Rave experience. We are also bringing the Creator’s Cove – a curated spot for content creators. This space is for content creators to explore new ways of creating exciting content.
Last but certainly not the least experience is the ultimate hangout for gamers. The Shoreline Arcade or E-Bubble experience will give gamers their best Tidal Rave experience with the beach and the Tidal Rave atmosphere providing picturesque scenery.
Tidal Rave Festival is also giving budding young entrepreneurs the opportunity to test and start their new business ideas and build a growing supportive community for their brands.
The Ignition Market (vendor market) of the festival will feature an array of young entrepreneurs who will sell via an innovative cashless system for a more convenient experience.
The festival has grown significantly since the first rave in 2012, and it has become a staple event in the Ghanaian youth calendar.
This year’s festival will feature a diverse lineup of new talents and mainstream artistes, and is expected to draw Ravers from various countries.
Tidal Rave Festival has an experience for everyone, and Ravers will get the opportunity to enjoy the rave like never before. It is “The New Rave.”
www.tidalravefestival.com/gh/tickets The New Rave experience which will be a never-seen-before blend of dance, art, fashion, music, e-gaming, and entrepreneurship.
Veteran Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has announced a new initiative aimed at engaging teachers and students through music and creativity.
The award winning artiste in a social media post revealed that the “Clap Challenge” will begin this week, starting with schools across the country.
He explained that the challenge will require a teacher together with students to record a video of themselves singing his “Clap” song.
According to him, the video must be lively and engaging to stand a chance of winning.
He stated that participants must also post their videos on social media with permission from their school authorities.
They are expected to use the hashtag #clap4others and tag him on any social media platform.
He added that one teacher will be selected as a winner every week and will receive a cash prize of GH¢1,000.
He noted that the final decision on winners will be made by him.
The musician encouraged teachers and students to take part in the challenge, stressing that it is designed to promote creativity, unity and positive expression among young people in schools.
This follows a GHC100,000 support from businessman, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, who lauded the musician for composing a song which has the tendency to change society and help eschew jealousy.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Ghanaian actor, Fred Amugi, has been cast in the upcoming Pan-African television series, Kismet, where he will play the role of Chief Ademola, a wealthy and influential Yoruba patriarch.
The series, set for production in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria, brings together a diverse cast ensemble from Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, and the United States.
A statement copied to the GNA in Accra said “It forms part of a broader effort to strengthen collaboration within Africa’s creative industry while positioning African stories for global audiences.”
Speaking on his involvement, Fred Nii Amugi, whose acting career spans more than four decades, described the role as a meaningful milestone.
“It is a proud moment for me at this stage of my career to be part of a Pan-African series,” he said.
“Playing a Yoruba character as a Ghanaian reflects something deeper about who we are as Africans. It reminds us that we are one people, connected beyond borders,” he indicated.
He added that his preparation for the role went beyond performance.
“As a Ghanaian of Ga heritage, I am taking time to study the historical and cultural links between the Ga and Yoruba people.
“I am learning about these connections so I can represent the character with truth and respect.”
“It is important that the world sees the shared identity that exists across our continent,” he noted.
Kismet is being developed as a high-quality thriller series with a Pan-African perspective, drawing talent from across the continent and the diaspora.
According to Nana Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, President of the African Chamber of Content Producers and production advisor for the project, the series represents the united image of Africa that is capable of contributing to the global creative economy.
“As part of building a Pan-African creative economy, Kismet is a call for Africans to come together and tell our stories as one people.
“We are also aligning this effort with the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to create a strong continental market for African content,” he underlined.
The producer of the series, Paul Joegad, emphasised the global ambition behind the project.
Based in the United States, Joegad noted that the production was designed to meet international standards while maintaining authentic African storytelling.
“We are leveraging diaspora networks and global experience to create a series that resonates across cultures,” he said.
“Our goal is to produce content that can stand on international platforms through quality and strong storytelling.”
He added that assembling the right team had been central to the project’s vision. Among those involved is Mawuko Kuadzi, a Casting Society of America (CSA) member and the first African to win an Artios Award in its 40-year history.
The producers say the series seeks to position Africa as a major player in global content, fostering international Pan-African partnerships. –GNA
