Ghana, Nigeria to renew fierce musical rivalry on June 29

The third edition of the Ghana Meets Naija series is set to take centre stage on June 29.

Arguably the fiercest and biggest musical clash between two of West Africa’s dreaded rivals – Ghana and Nigeria – the concert will see top notch artistes from each country perform on one stage and on one night.

Set for the Accra International Conference Centre, organizers – Empire Entertainment – promises a fun-packed, adrenaline filled musical showdown between some of the biggest acts to have ever graced the African and world music stage.

This year, the concert will be introducing new breed of legends who have in their own rights carved a niche for themselves; a marked departure from the previous editions which saw old acts wow the audience in many significant respects.

In the Ghanaian corner is an impressive list of acts – R2Bees, who just won six awards including Artiste of the Year at the 2013 Ghana Music Awards; Edem, Okyeame Kwame, Raquel, E.L., Xo Senavoe, and Dobble while Africa’s hottest act Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Timaya, will seek to jointly repel the Ghanaian opposition for Nigeria.

Expect an exciting and outstanding show!

L-R: Edem, Bola Ray, Wizkid, Okyeame Kwame, NY of Dobble and Xo Senavoe

Nathaniel Kwabena Anokye Adisi popularly known as Bola Ray, CEO of Empire Entertainment speaking at the launch at the Holiday Inn Hotel Wednesday said the concert was built on the solid foundation of harnessing the talents of both countries for unity.

“The concept of Ghana Meets Nigeria was built on celebrating, uniting and exploring the different, yet similar musical taste, cultures and artistes of both Nigeria and Ghana and this year I can assure you, I can tell you confidently that we bringing to you the most exciting and outstanding show that you will ever see in terms of shows right here in Ghana,” he said.

Last year’s show, Bola Ray noted, exceeded expectations and it has moved on to become “the biggest and most exciting musical concert [ever to be staged in Ghana]. We went on to win an award for that.” He acknowledged the support of patrons for being a part of its success.

Wizkid speaking at the launch also said, “I was actually supposed to do this show last year but we couldn’t make it possible because I was nominated for the BET Awards …this year I’m definitely going to be there giving one of the best performances of my life in Ghana.”

The Matter hit singer thanked fans in Ghana for their support over the years and stated that, “I wouldn’t be here without you guys.”

Other artistes on the bill also promised to give Ghanaians and Nigerians a concert of a lifetime.

This year’s concert is sponsored by MTN, rlg, Moet and Chandon, Hennessy, Holiday Inn, EuroStar Global Limousine Limited and Sky Airlines.

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