The 4th Worldwide AMOFEST has formally opened in Accra, marking one other milestone within the pageant’s rising affect on the worldwide music scene.
The launch occasion, held on the Youth Alternative and Transformation of Africa (YOTA) Heart on Monday, April twenty seventh, introduced collectively key figures from Ghana’s music and artistic industries.
Media personalities Doreen Avio and Edem Mensah Tsotorme hosted the occasion, which was additionally attended by celebrities together with KMJ.
Based by Berima Amo, AMOFEST continues to determine itself as a vibrant platform connecting Africa and the world by means of collaborations in music, tradition and artwork.
A central focus of the pageant is the revival and promotion of highlife music, which is broadly considered the cornerstone of Ghana’s musical identification.
Talking on the launch, Berima Amo emphasised the significance of celebrating and preserving the highlife whereas projecting it on the world stage.
Bessa Simmons, President of Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), expressed robust help for the initiative and confused the necessity to protect the style for future generations.
“I am very blissful for AMOFEST…We won’t let the excessive life die. We will help AMOFEST,” he mentioned.
Music govt Kwesi Earnest additionally confused the significance of preserving Ghana’s wealthy musical heritage.
“Highlife music has to stay ceaselessly…We now have to respect what now we have and protect it,” he mentioned.
Highlife musician Kwizzy Pea additionally added his voice, urging Ghanaians to actively promote the style.
“Allow us to love and promote Ghanaian highlife music,” he mentioned.
Worldwide participation continues to be a key characteristic of AMOFEST, and Italian and Brazilian musicians expressed pleasure in regards to the pageant’s international attain and its position in selling cross-cultural trade.
The launch occasion ended with a energetic efficiency by the Effazinum Bol Bol Bol Orchestra, demonstrating the power and cultural richness anticipated on the fundamental pageant.
The primary occasion of AMOFEST 2026 is scheduled to be held on Might 2nd at Alliance Française Dakla.
The lineup is as follows.
•Uncle Ebo White
• Marta Alpini
• Pedro Castellins
•Lamishi
• Rudy Ray
The occasion might be adopted by an after-party jam session hosted by City Grove Band.
