alliance francaise – aftown news https://news.aftown.com entertainment, urban culture & lifestyle news Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:59:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://i0.wp.com/s3.amazonaws.com/news.aftown.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11070635/cropped-afsmartbanner.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 alliance francaise – aftown news https://news.aftown.com 32 32 130921651 Ahaban Holds Successful Benefit Concert To Raise Funds For The Underprivileged https://news.aftown.com/ahaban-holds-successful-benefit-concert-to-raise-funds-for-the-underprivileged/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:59:26 +0000 https://news.aftown.com/?p=3083 On Friday, 19th November, the Ahaban humanitarian organization organized a benefit concert to raise funds for the homeless and underprivileged. This is in line with the organization’s plans to sustain and expand one of its flagship projects: the Mobile Shelter Program.

The concert, held at Alliance Francaise saw incredible performances from known live performers like Asi who thrilled concertgoers as she performed songs off her Chapter V project. Susan Augustt took everyone on a long ride, performing her music with enough ease and skill to let you know she was born for the stage. Tommy Wa, a Nigerian artiste who had fans following him to the event just to see him perform also gave a riveting performance..one that will not be forgotten.

Senku Live, a well-known group of young musicians known specifically for their ability to entertain with their skill and stage presence were also present with the Safoa Band and Adorkor Band while Chrystal Aryee kept the concert-goers engaged as the MC of the night.

With the target of GHS 100,000 as a goal, there were vendors from Skin Gourmet, StandUp Tees and more selling a variety of products with all proceeds going into the Mobile Shelter fund for the homeless and disadvantaged in Accra. 

In between clips of Ahaban’s previous donations and activities, there was a performance from Ragobwoy, a beneficiary of the Talent Africa Foundation, an organisation that seeks to support talented but needy creatives by helping them develop their craft. 

Atotal of GHS5103 was raised. If you missed out on the benefit and would still like to donate, you can still do so here: https://ahabanglf.org/donate/

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]]> 3083 Worlafest Marks Massive Debut! https://news.aftown.com/worlafest-marks-massive-debut/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 06:51:33 +0000 https://news.aftown.com/?p=1700 Worlafest ’18 will definitely go down as one of the highlights of 2018 in Ghana’s events space. The Worla Festival Of Arts and music, was the first of its kind in Ghana. An event that celebrates artisans during the day and peaks with a musical concert in the evening. Worlafest comes off the back of the Ghanaian artist Worlasi’s annual end of year concert. The goal this time around was to expand the concert and introduce a different facet that Worlasi is passionate about — Art.

The maiden edition which was held at Alliance Francaise on Friday, had over 20 exhibitors showing their work of paintings & woodcraft as well as Sculpting & graffiti.  Some of the notable artists included, Andrew Tettey Arko, Edward Buxton, Midichi, Shika Odamtten, Bright Ackwerh, Hanson Akati, Majoree, Michael Bledo, Creamy Artwork, Enoch Fordjour, art students from Roman Ridge Amongst others.

The musical concert later that evening was definitely the highlight of the night. Opening acts Keeny-Ice , Makafui, Kobla Jnr & Yung Pabi shined with impressive performances with DJ Isaac Cool. Headline acts Epixode , Trigmatic, Akan, Manifest & Worlasi himself gave world-class performances backed by the Senku & Safoa Bands.

Already plans for Worlafest 2019 are set, with rumors of Sena Dagadu being the headline act. The vision is exciting & the inclusion of the artisans very laudable. Kudos to the organizers Creative Men & TIC Ghana. We look forward to 2019 with a lot of enthusiasm & hope for the creative arts industry.

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