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