The 7th Edition of Ghana Meets Naija music concert went down Saturday night and Shatta Wale with his overwhelming crowd-moving performance was seated on the throne.
Shatta even said he’s been consistent for 5 years on the concert and if it should have been VGMAs, that means he would have won Artiste Of The Year for “Five F*cking Times”.
Late Whitney Houston’s one-time background vocalist, Tiwatope Savage-Balogun aka Tiwa Savage has arrived in Ghana ahead of the Ghana Meets Naija super clash that comes off over the weekend. Nigerian superstar Davido has arrived this morning and will be warming up to face it off with Shatta Wale.
Davido and Tiwa Savage are making multiple returns after thrilling audience of previous Ghana Meets Naija Concerts over the years and they promise to make this year their greatest. M.anifest, whom we spotted in South Africa has also come home for the Unibank sponsored concert.
An updated perfornance list for the upcoming Ghana Meets Naija 2017 has led to the addition of some stars.
Rising BBNZ Live rapper Ko-Jo Cue, ‘Solo hitmaker’ Article Wan, VGMA Unsung category winner Kuami Eugene, actor/singer Kojo Nkansah ‘Lilwin’ and many others have also been added to the bill.
Since its inception 6 years ago, Ghana Meets Naija occupies the Ghanaian events’ calendar as the biggest musical concert in Ghana–and this year wouldn’t be any different.
It has always been a mega experience: with the biggest acts from Ghana and Nigeria thrilling fans for hours, to win the musical battle for their country.
Usually oversubscribed, it has over the years hosted the likes of Wizkid, The Mavins headed by Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Sarkodie, and Shatta Wale among a tall list of A-List acts.
And this year, Ghana will be lead by Shatta Wale alongside M.anifest against Nigeria’s Davido, Falz and Tiwa Savage.
The 7th Ghana Meets Naija will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, May 27 at 8PM.
Empire Entertainment has finally listed the Music acts to headline it’s 7th Edition of Ghana Meets Naija 2017 at an official launch today.
Surprisingly, the official list omits Sarkodie and Tekno as previous reports suggested. Still surprisingly, M.anifest and Nigeria’s ‘Bad Guy’ Falz shows up in the list and they are to face each other during the West African concert.
Annual Musical Concert bout between sister countries, Ghana and Nigeria is slated to happen 27th May at a yet to be announced venue though we know it’s either Accra International Conference Center OR National Theatre as there’s no other option.
However, Organizers have announced Davido, Tekno ,and Shatta Wale as leading acts to thrill the Ghana-Naija audience.
Let me be a little mischievous here even though I am not going off the facts, the organisers of the annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards-Charter House could not pay Shatta Wale his performance fees to perform at the 2014 VGMAs and at the 2015 VGMAs too, they had big issues with Sarkodie because they couldn’t meet his fees.
What’s interesting is that, this year’s Tigo Ghana Meets Naija mega concert set for 23rd May, 2015 at the Accra International Conference Centre will have the above artistes performing alongside Stonebwoy. Certainly, it must have been bank breaking to pull all the 3 winners of the most important artiste of the year award onto one stage when pulling just one was impossible for others to do..
If you do not seize this opportunity to have that once in a lifetime experience of good music from the best artistes we have, then you surely will forever regret it.
The 5th edition of the biggest concert on the Ghanaian Entertainment Calendar; ‘Tigo Ghana Meets Naija’ is happening on May 23, 2015—and you cannot miss it.
Each year, the concert sells out with many musical fans struggling and running around in search for last minute tickets. You can’t afford to miss out this year’s night of musical explode so become an early bird by grabbing your ticket now.
You can call; 057-009-5755 for your ticket today or visit one of the various ticket outlets; Empire Entertainment offices, Starr Fm, Tigo Stores (Osu, Accra Mall & Ridge Head Office), Koala-Osu and Silver Bird Cinemas (Accra Mall & West Hills Mall).
The biggest musical concert on the event’s calendar, Ghana Meets Naija returns in its fifth year, with an even bigger and more exciting package for music fans in both Ghana and Nigeria.
Following a sponsorship deal with telecom company Tigo, this year’s event has been branded as “Tigo Ghana Meets Naija”.
The 5th edition under the theme: “Unleashing Unlimited Music” is slated for Saturday, 23rd May 2015 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
The concert will feature performances from Ghana’s triple threat Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Bhim nation’s finest Stoneboy.
Also coming in from Nigeria will be the 7-man army Mavins, who will be making their first appearance on a Ghanaian stage and will be expected to thrill with their numerous hits including “Adaobi and Dorobucci” which is currently a dance staple.
Speaking at the media launch in Accra, the General Manager of Empire Group of Companies, Ms Laillah Crystal Banda stated that “this year will be even more spectacular and is suret o give music fans an experience to truly relish.”
“The fervour with which the Ghana Meets Naija vision was realised in our first edition still shines through as we celebrate 5 years of bringing you a premium entertainment experience. All patrons will have a story to tell after they indulge in this years event, Tigo Ghana Meets Naija 2015.”
Aside the many surprises the organisers of Ghana meets Naija promised, Nigerian singer, KCee also had his own surprise for his fans.
Few minutes after mounting the stage, KCee decided to give away some bucks to his Ghanaian fans who were ready to join him for a dance… He organised a short dancing competition to which one young lady emerged as the winner. .To fulfill his promise, KCee gave the winner $200 in the full glare of everyone present at the hall…
Watch the video and see for yourself why none, but the ‘pantless’ lady was chosen as the winner. If you wish not to suffer from osteoporosis and get yourself admitted at Aponkye Clinic, never try her dance moves at home, especially if you have waist problems.
Also, at the end of the much talked about concert, GhanaCelebrities.Com reached out to some patrons to find out how they enjoyed the event, as well as their best acts for the night (plus reasons).
Check out the video below…
Apart from the guaranteed musical thrill that ticket buyers who will attend Saturday’s (24th May, 2014) Ghana Meets Naija mega concert at the Accra International Conference Centre will experience, the organizers of the concert-Empire Entertainment through their sponsors have put together various rewards for patrons—and you cannot miss out on this…
When it comes to Empire Entertainment, ‘Ghana Meets Naija’ is not just about the musical fun but also, about the SMILES they come put on the faces of patrons—before and after the electrifying musical performances.
For this year’s ‘Ghana Meets Naija’, the following goodies are on the table and every ticket buyer stands a chance of winning something GREAT, including you.
MTN to Hold Second Draw for their Go Rio Promotion Using Ghana Meets Naija’s Platform
The headline sponsor of this year’s Ghana Meets Naija mega concert-MTN will on the day before the event-23th May, 2014 hold the second draw of its Go Rio Promotion. The “MTN Go Rio” seeks to reward customers with prizes including Kia Rio Saloon cars, an all-expense paid trip to Brazil, 32-inche Samsung LED TVs, Samsung Galaxy Tablets, Samsung S3 mini handset, Huawei Y220 Ascend phones and free airtime.
This event will take place at MTN’s Ridge head-office and will be attended by Davido, KCee, Wizboyy, Castro, Shatta Wale, Guru, Sarkodie and all the artistes who will perform at this year’s Ghana Meets Naija concert. MTN staff members will seize the Happy Hour opportunity to mingle and chit chat with the Ghanaian and Nigerian acts.
3 Beach Front Lands Up for a Grab, Courtesy Mega Life Investment
As part of their commitment to rewarding ticket buyers of this year’s Ghana Meets Naija concert, Empire Entertainment is giving out 3 Beach Front Lands at Prampram to lucky VIP and VVIP ticket buyers, courtesy of Ghana Meets Naija’s sponsor-MegaLife Investments.
When you purchase a VIP or VVIP ticket, you are automatically entered into this competition—and if you are lucky, you will have a beach front land to your name.
Unibank to Open 2000 Accounts for the first 2000 People + Lucky Person Gets 2000GHS in Account
Even if you are not lucky enough to win one of the 3 beach front lands, you can be one of the 2000 people to get a free bank account from Unibank—and you can also be that lucky person who will have 2000GHS deposited free in his/her account.
To receive a free bank account opened in your name by Unibank, all you have to do is be present at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday-24th May,2014 early—as the first 2000 people to enter the auditorium will receive this reward.
And then, if your luck star comes out that night, you will not only receive a free bank account but the account will have 2000GHS in there free for you to spend on whatever you want—except buying evil dwarfs.
FREE Trip to the World Cup-Brazil 2014, Courtesy Unibank
Also, by kind courtesy of Unibank-official sponsors of the Black Stars, you stand a chance of winning a FREE trip to the Brazil 2014 World Cup when you purchase a VIP or VVIP ticket for this year’s Ghana Meets Naija.
Ahead of Saturday’s Ghana Meets Naija mega concert, Empire Entertainment has announced that Ghana’s finest-Chris Attoh will be the MC for this year’s event, stepping into the big shoes of Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) who hosted the event last year.
As already mentioned, this year’s edition of ‘Ghana Meets Naija’ is slated for Saturday 24th May 2014 at the Accra International Conference Centre—and it will feature performances from Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Castro, Guru, AK Songstress, Davido, Kcee, Wizboyy, Selebobo and several others.
Having been undoubtedly one of the biggest musical concerts in Ghana over the last three years, organizers have promised that this year’s event will be bigger, even more spectacular and is sure to give music fans the greatest musical experience.
If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, grab one at any sales outlets including MTN Stores (Osu, Accra Mall and Tema Community), Unibank Branches (Kokomlemele World Trade Centre, Accra Mall and Tema Community 1), Joy FM, Koala in Osu, Empire Entertainment, or Krew Mens Grooming Dansoman.
On Saturday-24th May, 2014, the Accra International Conference Centre will be taken over by great musical performances from talented Ghanaian and Nigerian musicians. Ghana Meets Naija, the annual musical concert will bring patrons some of the best musicians we have in Africa—alongside several goodies.
The Ghanaian musical line-up will feature Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Castro, Guru and others. And straight from Nigeria will be Davido, Wizboyy, KCee and other talents.
Apart from the top 5 reasons why you should attend this year’s Ghana Meets Naija mega concert, Wizboyy has spoken to GhanaCelebrities.Com, promising patrons an electrifying performance.
Also, Wizboyy disclosed to us why he decided to be part of the ‘Ghana Meets Naija’ mega concert—-hinting that, he would love to work with Sarkodie…
Listen to Wizboyy below
The biggest Concert on the Ghanaian event calendar-Ghana Meets Naija will return on 24th May, 2014 at the Accra International Conference Centre—and to thrill music lovers with great performances are; Sarkodie, Guru, Castro, Davido, Kcee, Wizboyy and several others. We hear Asamoah ‘BabyJet’ Gyan will even mount the stage with Castro, in attempt to beat Nigeria to the game.
Courtesy of Empire Entertainment, the organizers of the annual mega concert, GhanaCelebrities.Com is giving out 4 VIP & 6 Standard tickets to our valued readers to freely step out on the day of the event at no cost, and enjoy a night of great musical performances from some of African’s greatest artistes.
Who takes home the champion belt? Ghana or Nigeria? With Sarkodie leading a host of talented Ghanaian artistes, it seems Ghana has a home advantage but as usual, Davido is one hell of stage rocker who can stand alone to the Ghanaian forces…
I flew in from London last year just to attend the Ghana Meets Naija concert and after the event, I wrote; “I think I am not far from right if I call ‘Ghana Meets Naija’ the highest, the hippest and probably the hoppest concert on the Ghanaian event calendar. It has rejuvenated that special thing about African music—-hitting you hard with no pain.
Without any doubt, the organizers have successful redefined how music and performance should be delivered at African concerts—making it more fun, secured, comfortable and extensively interactive with incredible social media participation.
Quick and ahead of their competitors, they’ve realized the power and meaning of social media interactions.”
This year’s edition of Ghana Meets Naija; if anything all will see an improvement—meaning, the fun and energy can’t be contained. There is a reason it is called a MEGA CONCERT.
Last year, it was the greatest concert of the year —and so was it the year before. This year, it is back again with our best Ghanaian and Nigerian musicians who are more than ready to thrill music lovers with great performances.
In my review of Ghana Meets Naija last year, though I struggled to find appropriate words to describe the magnitude of professionalism and fun the concert brought Ghanaian and Nigerian music lovers, I stated that;
“I think I am not far from right if I call ‘Ghana Meets Naija’ the highest, the hippest and probably the hoppest concert on the Ghanaian event calendar. It has rejuvenated that special thing about African music—-hitting you hard with no pain.
Without any doubt, the organizers have successful redefined how music and performance should be delivered at African concerts—making it more fun, secured, comfortable and extensively interactive with incredible social media participation.
Quick and ahead of their competitors, they’ve realized the power and meaning of social media interactions.”
At Empire Entertainment’s offices in Accra yesterday, a Press briefing was held to bring the media on board to take this year’s event to a different level.
This year’s edition of Ghana Meets Naija will be held at Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday 24th May 2014 and as usual, it is only the greatest that will mount the stage. Sarkodie will lead a host of Ghanaian musicians including, Guru, Castro and Lilwin to face Davido, Kcee and Wizboyy of ‘Wizolingo’ fame from Nigerian.
As expected of every great competition, both countries will bring in other talented musicians to surprise music lovers and to tilt the winning rod to their side. To me, Nigeria was the winner last year and I can’t wait to see what will happen this year…
