Ghana’s Hottest Festival, Afrochella Buzzes On Twitter
Ghana has witnessed another remarkable display of African culture and creativity at the popular Afrochella festival held at the El-wak stadium in Accra. Festival-goers and music fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts and experiences at the festival.
The exciting music and cultural event brought together African and Diaspora communities to celebrate African talent and to experience the colourful diversity of African culture.
This year's event was filled with the captivating, creative arts installations Afrochellans have come to expect. Additionally, massive graffiti and wall paintings by various artists from Ghana and beyond served as a beautiful canvas for people to take lots of ‘social media worthy’ photos, individually and in groups.
African culture was also celebrated in a big way through displays of fashion at this year’s event. Many of the festival goers proudly wore authentic Ghanaian Kente and African print sewn into different styles, matched with local beads. Others also went in for a casual look with a touch of Africa. @PulseGhana & @AsaaseRadio Tweeted looks from the festival with captions, “For the culture” and “Sight from Afrochella.”
African and Afro-fusion music is at the heart of the Afrochella experience, and this year was no different. The festival featured A-list music stars from across the African continent and the Diaspora. Kofi Jamar, Gyakie, King Promise, Stonebwoy, Kojo Antwi, Nasty C, Ayra Starr were some of the featured artists who performed. Notable artists from the UK and USA - Eugene Official, Ari Lennox and Vic Mensa also graced the stage.
Twitter’s presence was also felt at the festival in a very personal way, with a uniquely designed booth infused with African elements that attracted people including award winning Actress, Ama K. Abebrese and TV Host, Sika Osei who took and Tweeted their photos at the booth. Senior Partner Manager at Twitter @Meistermind Tweeted, “Vibing out here with the blue bird. #Afrochella” and “I love this photo booth made for our partners to take photos”.