Welcome to African Music Week Accra Launch
5pm - 6pm: Arrival of Guests – Open House, open networking, & stakeholder engagements with DJ Music and selected music business stands open.
6pm: Welcome Address by Mr Yofi Grant, CEO of Ghana Investment & Promotion Centre.
6.15pm: Introduction to African Music Week in Accra, emphasising its goals and significance. - Mr Julz Ossom Founder & President of African Music Week
6.30pm: Keynote Address by Mr. Ruddy Kwakye Founder & CEO The Rave Group - Music Tourism in Ghana: Leveraging it to Build a Sustainable Music Industry
7.00pm: Message from Mr Bessa Simmons, MUSIGA President - The role of MUSIGA in supporting the music tourism ecosystem - benefits and opportunities for the Ghanaian artist.
Performance by Bessa Simmons & Band
7:30pm: Panel Discussion - Exploring the potential of music tourism in Ghana
* Strategies to integrate music tourism into broader tourism initiatives.
* Case studies of successful music tourism destinations globally and lessons for Ghana.
* Policy recommendations to support sustainable growth.
Panelists
* Benjamin Anane-Nsiah - Deputy Chief Executive Officer Ghana Tourism Authority
* Bola Ray - CEO EIB Network
* Khadijat El-Alawa - CEO The Continent Live / Head of Music & talent , Afrofuture, CMG
* Edem - Artist & Founder VRMG
* Eve - Moderator (Actress, TV Show Host)
8.00pm: Message from Mr Rex Omar, Chairman of GHAMRO - The role of CMOs and other music organisations in supporting the framework of a lucrative Music Tourism industry in Ghana.
8.10pm: Message from Honourable Mark Okraku-Mantey, Deputy Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture
8.15pm: Official Launch and new logo unveil + Closing Remarks/Vote of Thanks - Mr Julz Ossom Founder & President of African Music Week & Verus.
8.30pm: Refreshments and Showcase hosted by Eve
* Drupz - 10mins
* Bugatti Bonsu (Canada) - 10mins
* Byno Ayoni - 10mins
* Feli Nuna - 10mins
* Bessa Simons - 30mins
6pm: Welcome Address by Mr Yofi Grant, CEO of Ghana Investment & Promotion Centre.
6.15pm: Introduction to African Music Week in Accra, emphasising its goals and significance. - Mr Julz Ossom Founder & President of African Music Week
6.30pm: Keynote Address by Mr. Ruddy Kwakye Founder & CEO The Rave Group - Music Tourism in Ghana: Leveraging it to Build a Sustainable Music Industry
7.00pm: Message from Mr Bessa Simmons, MUSIGA President - The role of MUSIGA in supporting the music tourism ecosystem - benefits and opportunities for the Ghanaian artist.
Performance by Bessa Simmons & Band
7:30pm: Panel Discussion - Exploring the potential of music tourism in Ghana
* Strategies to integrate music tourism into broader tourism initiatives.
* Case studies of successful music tourism destinations globally and lessons for Ghana.
* Policy recommendations to support sustainable growth.
Panelists
* Benjamin Anane-Nsiah - Deputy Chief Executive Officer Ghana Tourism Authority
* Bola Ray - CEO EIB Network
* Khadijat El-Alawa - CEO The Continent Live / Head of Music & talent , Afrofuture, CMG
* Edem - Artist & Founder VRMG
* Eve - Moderator (Actress, TV Show Host)
8.00pm: Message from Mr Rex Omar, Chairman of GHAMRO - The role of CMOs and other music organisations in supporting the framework of a lucrative Music Tourism industry in Ghana.
8.10pm: Message from Honourable Mark Okraku-Mantey, Deputy Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture
8.15pm: Official Launch and new logo unveil + Closing Remarks/Vote of Thanks - Mr Julz Ossom Founder & President of African Music Week & Verus.
8.30pm: Refreshments and Showcase hosted by Eve
* Drupz - 10mins
* Bugatti Bonsu (Canada) - 10mins
* Byno Ayoni - 10mins
* Feli Nuna - 10mins
* Bessa Simons - 30mins