Update Jan 2, 2025
African Music Week launches in Accra with big plans for 2025 Festival
The African Music Week (AMW) Accra launch on December 27, 2024, at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), unveiled plans for the festival set to take place from December 15 to 20, 2025.
The event highlighted AMW’s mission to connect Africa’s music industry with global audiences through speeches, panel discussions, and captivating performances.
Opening the event, Yofi Grant, CEO of GIPC, emphasized AMW’s potential to boost Ghana’s music tourism. Julz Ossom, AMW’s founder, outlined its vision to strengthen industry connections across Ghana and Canada, while Ruddy Kwakye, CEO of The Rave Group, discussed how music tourism can drive economic and cultural growth.
Contributions from key figures enriched the launch. Bessa Simons, MUSIGA President, highlighted music tourism as a vital revenue source for artists.