The maiden edition of the Hoodtalk Music concert came off successfully at Ashiyie in the Adenta Municipality on Saturday, September 2.
Attendees at the Kindom Gardens, where the event was held, braved the rain to witness the numerous sterling performances all through Saturday night.
They were treated to energetic performances from some young local rappers and singers as well as a few seasoned artistes.
Among the top names to perform at the concert were the 2020 Ghana Arts & Culture Awards (GACA) Ghanaian Artiste of the Year, Ssue; Gospel duo, The Tagoe Sisters; highife legend, Pat Thomas and twin act, DopeNation.
Also on stage at various times during the night were Lion Judah, Hommie Blackus, Omama, Ortiz RWDA, Pizzamio, Indigenous Vibes, African Dance Ensemble, Dzidudu Orchestra, SoulStreet, DJ Spices, DJ Ikon, Ssue,
Foryna, Rozo and Wisa Greid.
In between the performances, the night’s M.C., Merqury Quaye masterfully kept up the crowd’s energy, engaging them in singalongs and dance-offs.
The concert is the first of the HoodTalk Music Festival, a groundbreaking initiative focused on promoting child wellness and youth empowerment in Africa.
The Festival is meant 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.
The organisers, the DreamChild Foundation aim to raise a provisional sum of $14 million for the construction of five Pediatric Clinics to ensure that children’s health is made a priority.
The land on which the recent Jazz at the Park concert was held will be the site for the first paediatric clinic.
The next concert is on 23 September at the Aliu Mahama Sport Stadium in Tamale.
The other announced dates for the Hoodtalk Music Festival 2023 roadshows are Kumasi on October 7 at the Baba Yara Stadium, the Western Region on October 28 at the Gyandu Park, and Ho on November 19 at the Ho Sports Stadium.
Below are the details to which donations to the project can be sent.
Account Name
DREAMCHILD FOUNDATION AFRICAN RENAISSANCE PROJECT
Account Number
9040011424702
CEDIS –
9040011426330
USD –
Account Type
CURRENT_ACCOUNT
Branch
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BRANCH
SWIFT CODE:
SBICGHAC
You can also visit www.hoodtalkmusicfestival.com and www.dreamchildfoundation.com for more information.
About Dream Child Foundation
Established in 2010, The Dream Child Foundation is an NGO with the aim to support and empower the African Child through the culture of music.
Dream Child focuses on strengthening and empowering the children of Africa by providing adequate health care, education, and other support services, especially to deprived communities.
Over the past decade, Dream Child Foundation has delivered funds for many social interventions such as donations to the Korle Bu Children’s
Hospital, Orphan Aid’s Oyibi Orphanage, and the Apam Special Needs School.
The Foundation has successfully held three (3) fundraising concerts. The first Dream Child Concert, National Theatre 2011, Alliance Francaise Dream Child Concert 2012 and Dream Child Concert, National Theatre 2013.
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