Two-day Accra occasion to unite international artists and have fun hip-hop’s African roots this December.
The inaugural Speaking Drums Competition, a two-day occasion celebrating hip-hop’s international affect and its deep connections to African tradition, is ready to happen this December in Accra, Ghana’s capital metropolis.
The competition is predicted to draw tens of hundreds of attendees from throughout the continent and the broader African diaspora. Greater than 40 artists from the USA, United Kingdom, and a number of other African international locations are set to carry out in the course of the celebration, which can mix music, dance, and cultural showcases.
“For over fifty years, hip-hop has influenced not simply music followers however numerous different inventive industries. The Speaking Drums Competition will have fun this influence by uniting the infectious cadence of the sound with the vitality of the performers and fan tradition to showcase its connection to Africa—and, in fact, its international dominance,” acknowledged Ruddy Kwakye, Government Producer of the competition.
The competition types a part of a multi-year partnership with the Black Star Expertise, a nationwide branding initiative by the Authorities of Ghana. The collaboration builds on the legacy of the “Past the Return” marketing campaign, which inspires members of the worldwide Black diaspora to reconnect with Africa by way of tradition, artwork, tourism, and heritage.
In accordance Rex Owusu Marfo, the Presidential Coordinator for the Black Star Expertise, “Ghana’s esteemed repute because the Tradition Capital of Africa, through the years, has firmly established it as a distinguished vacation spot for international experiences, attracting guests from around the globe. The nation’s dynamic and numerous musical heritage, together with its disruptive cultural scene, positions Ghana as the perfect host for this premier celebration of the hip-hop style, a style that continues to form and energize cultures worldwide.”
Organisers have indicated that the total line-up and programme particulars might be launched quickly. The competition will happen on twenty ninth and thirtieth December 2025.
Followers can join precedence entry and unique competition perks through the official web site.