Afronation

AfroNation Is Not Coming Back – Baba Sadiq
26 Oct

AfroNation Is Not Coming Back – Baba Sadiq

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CEO of 3Media Networks, Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu, has shed light on the status of the AfroNation music festival. In a recent statement, he reiterated that AfroNation won't be returning, and instead, it is relocating to Nigeria. He expressed that while a return to Ghana might be considered in the future, it depends on changing circumstances. Baba Sadiq explained that the market size in Ghana is limited and insufficient to financially support the kind of festival experience AfroNation offers. Funding for such events often comes from external sources, giving them influence over event locations. “The size of our market is…
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Even If AfroNation Is Moved To Nigeria, ‘We Have Alternatives’ – Tourism Minister Clarifies
17 Aug

Even If AfroNation Is Moved To Nigeria, ‘We Have Alternatives’ – Tourism Minister Clarifies

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Contrary to reports that AfroNation is moving on to ECOWAS neighbour Nigeria, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC), Dr Awal Mohammed, has given assurances that the popular arts and culture festival will be enjoyed by the public, local or international, in Ghana again. Dr Mohammed spoke to journalists on the sidelines of an editors’ forum held at the Accra City Hotel, Monday, August 14, 2023. Kwame Dadzie of Accra-based Joy FM said, despite Ghana's five-year contract with AfroNation, the festival "has been taken from us," and asked for Dr Mohammed's thoughts. “It’s not been taken,” Dr Mohammed categorically…
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‘Let’s Create Our Own Afronation’ – Artiste Manager Nana Poku Ashis Urges Stakeholders
16 Aug

‘Let’s Create Our Own Afronation’ – Artiste Manager Nana Poku Ashis Urges Stakeholders

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Artiste manager and media mogul Nana Poku Ashis is advocating for Ghana to create its own music and art festival, which would be capable of rivaling the popular Afronation festival. He said this as a reaction to the news of the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Dr. Awal Mohammed, assuring the public that the government's partnership agreement with Afro Nation still holds and that the festival will not be moved to Nigeria as earlier stated on the festival’s social media handles. Nana Poku Ashis had taken to Facebook to question why Ghana couldn't harness its own potential and create…
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Security Guards ‘Rough Up’ Gyakie’s Manager At Afro Nation Concert In Portugal
30 Jun

Security Guards ‘Rough Up’ Gyakie’s Manager At Afro Nation Concert In Portugal

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Electro Mirror, manager of songstress Gyakie was roughed up by security guards at the venue of the Afro Nation concert in Portugal, according to multiple reports. In a video shared by an entertainment blog, Anas Entertainment News, the artiste manager is spotted in black trousers, a white top and black boots. Multiple officers are captured in a chaotic situation with Mirror who is pinned to the ground by two officials, one who has his knee on the head of the manager. The officers lift him to another part of the beach venue before he is ‘released’ as they all walk…
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Black Sherif Electrifies Afronation Stage In Miami With Burna Boy
29 May

Black Sherif Electrifies Afronation Stage In Miami With Burna Boy

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Black Sherif, the talented Ghanaian star, took the Afronation stage in Miami, Florida, by storm alongside Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, delivering an electrifying performance of the Second Sermon Remix. The audience was captivated by Black Sherif's unique sound and commanding stage presence, solidifying his mark as a rising star. The fans enthusiastically sang along to every lyric of his collaboration with Burna Boy, showcasing the incredible reception he received. The collaboration between Black Sherif and Burna Boy began when the Nigerian superstar expressed interest in featuring on the track "Second Sermon" after repeatedly sharing and playing it on social media in 2021. Discussions about a remix version…
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Why Nigeria Never Hosted Afronation – Co-Founder Spills
11 Apr

Why Nigeria Never Hosted Afronation – Co-Founder Spills

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Smade, the co-founder of Afro Nation, a leading music festival has revealed the real reason the concert hasn't been staged in Lagos, Nigeria despite being hosted by other countries across Europe, America, and Africa. The music entrepreneur, whose real name is Adesegun Adeosun Jr. bemoaned the posture of the Lagos state government towards projects of this magnitude. He questioned the intent of the state government in a no-holds-barred interview on Ayo Shonaiya's documentary, Afrobeats: The Backstory. Afro Nation which has become one of the highly anticipated concerts for Africans in the diaspora is a celebration of African music, culture, and…
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