A scene from previous event
This year’s edition of the biggest annual street carnival in Ghana, the Westside Carnival (WC), will take place in December, BEATWAVES has gathered.
The carnival, which is expected to be the biggest ever organised, will be packed with a number of activities including masquerade performances, among others to entertain patrons who will participate in the three-day event.
The annual event, which is slated to take place in Sekondi-Takoradi, will position Western Region as one of the tourism destinations in the country.
The organisers of the street carnival are yet to officially announce the date, venue and activities lined-up for the three-day event.
Last year’s edition attracted thousands of people from all walks of life who gathered around Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis to catch a glimpse of the masquerades.
It also saw the Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, who has been a masquerade for many years, participating in his colourful masquerading attire.
It started on December 24, with a float which was dubbed ‘Ebony Float’.
It was followed by a music night which saw up-and-coming musicians in the metropolis showcasing their talents.
There was also a Gospel Music Praise Festival which featured Lady Joy, EL Manuel, KDM and Kofi Duah Anto (KODA) among others.
The climax of the event was on December 26 when various masquerade groups with their respective brass band paraded through the streets of Takoradi and later gathered on Liberation road to compete in dancing and brass band music.
By George Clifford Owusu