The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is set to host a concert for emerging musicians in Ghana on March 6, 2024. The announcement was made by the Union’s President, Bessa Simons, during the launch of Ghana Month on Joy FM.
“We are collaborating with the Akwaaba Festival to have a show at the forecourt of the National Theatre, providing a stage, lighting, and Facebook coverage for young, up-and-coming musicians who don’t normally have access to such platforms. This will give them the opportunity to showcase their talents,” noted Bessa Simons.
The aim of this initiative is to offer young talents a platform to exhibit their potential. “We are inviting managers and the corporate world to come and witness these talents, as they are the future of our industry. There might be potential business opportunities for them,” he added.
Additionally, on March 5, 2024, MUSIGA will organize a music and tourism workshop, as well as a health screening for musicians at the Accra Tourist Information Centre.
Furthermore, MUSIGA plans to launch a project called “Let’s Play Ghana Music” on March 11, 2024, to reignite people’s love for Ghanaian music. Another concert scheduled for March 30, 2024, at the Gold Coast Restaurant will focus on promoting highlife music.
Throughout the month of March, Joy FM will entertain its listeners with 99.7% local music across its various programs. This initiative is part of the efforts to showcase Ghana’s culture and heritage during the Ghana Month celebrations.
Listeners can expect to hear Ghanaian songs from various genres such as highlife, hiplife, reggae, dancehall, gospel, and folk music. This move aligns with the advocacy by various activists to promote more Ghanaian music.
Joy FM has also prepared a lineup of exciting and educational content for its listeners throughout the month.