Stonebwoy (2nd right) peforming at the event
An ecstatic crowd made up of over 15,000 music fans from all walks of life thronged the Independence Square on May 9 to partake in the hyped HoodTalk Music Festival.
The concert was an all-night affair which provided non-stop entertainment till the break of dawn.
The well-attended event, organised by DreamChild Foundation in partnership with Virtual Hub, brought together music lovers on one stage to celebrate Ghanaian artistes as well as Ghanaian music.
HoodTalk Music Festival was organised to raise a provisional sum of $14 million for the construction of five paediatric clinics in some selected regions of Ghana.
An array of top musicians including renowned highlife acts Gyedu Blay Ambolley, the legendary Amandzeba among others graced the stage to entertain the crowd.
It was a night of danceable tunes from talented performers in an all-star lineup. That’s exactly what HoodTalk Music Festival gave Accra music fans, living up to the expectations and satisfaction of Ghanaians.
The event treated the thousands of music fans who turned up to some great music and performances.
It was a celebration of the indigenous culture and also platform for the local talents to thrill a wider audience.
Some of the artistes who perform at the event include  Stonebwoy, the headline act, Tagoe Sisters, Steve Bedi, Kwamena & Anansi Band, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Bongofari, Amanzeba, DJ Cyril, Lali x Lola, Cina Soul and Efya among others.
Renowned reggae/dancehall musician Stonebwoy was among the night’s best acts, delivering some unforgettable performances of his hit songs.
He performed several dancing routines live on stage for the ecstatic spectators. With a great deal of enthusiasm, he attacked the stage and eventually gave some of his energy to the audience, who screamed and sang along to every song he performed.
It was an action-packed show of stage performances displayed by all the artistes.
The concert, a groundbreaking initiative, focused on promoting child wellness and youth empowerment in Africa.
It aims to help unite voices for the betterment of the African child and also help empower and support African children by harnessing the power of music and arts through community engagement.
By George Clifford Owusu