6 d. ago Ghanaians gather at Independence Square for Daddy Lumba’s one

Thousands of mourners converged at Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, August 30, 2025, to commemorate the one-week observance of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba. Originally scheduled for the University of Ghana Stadium, the venue was changed following a noise-making ban in the La Traditional Area. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known professionally as Daddy Lumba, […]

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7 d. ago Independence Square rocks as BigTwins Africa lights up Chale Wote 2025

The Independence Square roared with rhythm, culture, and unmatched energy as Bigtwins Africa Music and Dance Ensemble took centre stage as the headline act of this year’s Chalewote Festival 2025.

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7 d. ago BigTwins Africa Music and Dance Ensemble Lights Up Chale Wote Festival 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bigtwins-africa-music-and-dance-ensemble-lights-up-chale-wote-festival-2025/The Independence Square roared with rhythm, culture, and unmatched energy as Bigtwins Africa Music and Dance Ensemble took center stage as the headline act of this year’s Chalewote Festival 2025. The 17-member powerhouse ensemble, led by the legendary twins Chief Hassan Fusseini Mohammed and Fuseini Mohammed, delivered a performance that will be remembered for years […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bigtwins-africa-music-and-dance-ensemble-lights-up-chale-wote-festival-2025/

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1 week ago Street Festival Vendors Battle Higher Fees Despite Strong Crowds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/street-festival-vendors-battle-higher-fees-despite-strong-crowds/Thousands descended on Accra’s Independence Square for the 2025 ChaleWote Street Arts Festival, but vendors are questioning whether surging attendance can offset rising participation costs that threaten profit margins for small businesses. The weekend festival drew significant crowds on Saturday, with international visitors and local art enthusiasts filling the historic venue. However, traders selling food, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/street-festival-vendors-battle-higher-fees-despite-strong-crowds/

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2 w. ago Nigerian Artist Hails Ghana’s Chale Wote as Creative and Business Catalyst

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-artist-hails-ghanas-chale-wote-as-creative-and-business-catalyst/Accra’s streets have once again transformed into a vibrant global stage for art and expression. The annual Chale Wote Street Art Festival kicked off, drawing artists from around the world to the heart of the city’s Osu neighborhood. For Nigerian artist Daniel Nmaju, this is his third time participating, and he sees the event as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-artist-hails-ghanas-chale-wote-as-creative-and-business-catalyst/

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2 w. ago Accra Streets Pulse with Color as Chale Wote Festival Returns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-streets-pulse-with-color-as-chale-wote-festival-returns/Drumbeats echo through Osu as Accra’s Chale Wote Street Art Festival launches its 15th edition, turning the city into a living canvas. Under the theme “The Orbs Beneath the Nile Lead to Kongo,” this week-long celebration weaves Pan-African history, identity, and futuristic visions into every mural, performance, and parade across Jamestown and Osu. For hundreds […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-streets-pulse-with-color-as-chale-wote-festival-returns/

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2 w. ago Bamako hosts premiere of groundbreaking documentary “Reparations: The Colonial Debt”

The premiere of the documentary “Reparations: The Colonial Debt” was held in Bamako to resounding public and media attention. Produced under the Réveil d’Afrik initiative, the film sheds critical light on one of Africa’s most urgent conversations — the call for reparations from former colonial powers. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and researcher Ibrahima Sow, the […]

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2 w. ago Chale Wote Festival Set to Energize Accra Economy and Culture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chale-wote-festival-set-to-energize-accra-economy-and-culture/Accra’s vibrant Chale Wote Street Art Festival kicks off its 15th edition on August 18, promising an economic windfall for local vendors alongside bold cultural storytelling. Hundreds of food sellers, artisans, and small businesses are preparing stalls across Osu for the week-long event, with organizers keeping fees affordable and tiered by product type to encourage […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chale-wote-festival-set-to-energize-accra-economy-and-culture/

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