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“Chale Wote Street Art Festival has exceeded my initial perceptions”- Mantse Aryeequaye
In the vibrant tapestry of Ghanaian culture, the Chale Wote Street Art Festival stands as a vivid celebration of creativity, community, and self-expression.
Mantse Aryeequaye, founder and director of the popular street festival has reflected on the festival’s transformative journey emphasizing on how its has evolved from its humble beginnings into an internationally renowned event that fuses visual arts, music and performance in the heart of Accra.
According to him, the festival has surpassed his initial expectation, transcending from a local gathering to a global platform for artistic exchange. Mantse noted that, the street festival has become an influential platform not just in the country but within the continent as well, adding that some countries reach out and share how the festival has been an inspiration to them and the fact that they would like to do something like that.
In an exclusive interview with Caleb Nii Boye on Showbiz 927, the founder of the festival explained that, âWe didnât start out looking for validation from these outlets (media houses); internationally, locally or anyone to endorse it. We were bent on making art. It has outgrown how I perceived it and what the initial idea was. It organically transformed into this really powerful cultural device that is influencing not just cultural activities within this country but also on the continent,â
He continue, âThere are quite a number of replicas around the continent; some who will reach out to us and others who will directly write to us that they are inspired by what we do and would want to do it in their countries.â
Mantse to a gretaer extent revealed out how some people who were against what the festival is about have changed their mentality and how others havenât. According to him, people have become interested in the craft and hence are researching it. He also opined that some famous artists have emerged from the platform.
He said, âThere was a lot of unnecessary hostility. I have screenshots and recordings of peopleâs comments from 2014/15 and all of these people have done some sort of about-turn while others havenât. We cannot live in a country where people are willfully ignorant about things when we could just reach out and find out about whatâs going on. Itâs culture. Itâs the most powerful tool that you can generate for itself and weâve seen the effect of that,â he said in reference to the early days of Chalewote.”
âThe festival is created around cultural animation not just in Ghana but in Africa. People are coming to see what we are doing here. People are researching what we are doing. The artists that we are working with are getting opportunities. Some of the biggest artists are coming from there so thatâs an indication that whatever we are activating and animating is potent and effective; itâs creating other success stories,â the director added.
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Charterhouse, organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), has announced Telecel Ghana as the new category sponsor of the Music for Good award. The honourary award aims to reward and amplify the positive social change made by musicians beyond their craft.
As part of its ongoing transition to Telecel Ghana, the telecoms giant is rolling out a series of rebranded initiatives including merging the Green Award into the existing Music for Good award. The winner of the Music for Good award will be revealed at the grand climax of the TGMAs on Saturday, 1st June and presented with a recognition plaque and a cheque of 20,000 Ghana cedis towards their impact project.
The Music for Good award will recognise an artiste who released a song in the year under review and went beyond their music to contribute significantly to a social cause, including but not limited to youth mentorship, health, education, economic empowerment, social development, and environmental initiatives.
The decision to merge the Green Award with the existing Music for Good award was reached to celebrate the wider contributions of musicians to their communities, shifting the sole focus from environmental efforts to the broader spectrum of social impact.
Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Telecel Ghana, the headline sponsor of the TGMAs indicated that supporting the Music for Good award shows the TGMAs commitment to celebrating musicians who use their influence to push for positive change and add value to the lives of people and communities.Â
âWe believe musicians have the talent and power to inspire, connect, change lives and communities positively. The Music for Good category will celebrate and honour musicians who go above and beyond in using their influence for the greater good,â Patricia said.
The Music for Good award will shine the spotlight on musicians who have leveraged their fame and influence for tangible impact.
Call it âGhana Musicâs Biggest Nightâ, âThe Most Anticipated Eventâ or âThe Grand Convocation of Celebritiesâ, and you will be anything but wrong. The Ghana Music Awards, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, proudly brought to you by Telecel, will climax on 1st June, 2024 with an amazing musical show and awards presentation to deserving artistes, preceded by the glam of red carpet. Ready?Â
This yearâs edition will not only celebrate the 25year milestone, but also pay tribute to the people, culture, and music of Ghana. The event promises to be the most memorable yet, with performances from some of the most sort after artists on the continent, including Stonebwoy, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Mr. Drew, Nacee, Amerado, King Paluta, Efya, Amaree, and Team Eternity.
The most anticipated moment of the night is the announcement of the coveted Artiste of the Year award. This prestigious accolade recognizes the artist who has made the biggest impact in the industry over the past year, adjudged by the board, academy and the general public. The competition is fierce, as musicians continue to raise the bar with their talent, creativity and ingenuity. Thirty (30) categories will be awarded throughout the evening, honoring artistes of various genres, collaborative works, and individual achievements.
Join the celebration, the glitz and glamor, the unforgettable performances and the crowning moments on Saturday, 1st of June at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, at 7pm. Tickets are available at Charterhouse Office for Ghc500 Premium and Ghc700 VIP. Or simply dial *713*33*25#. For VVIP Tickets call 0501288520. Alternatively catch the experience, live on TV3 at 8pm and on YouTube â Charterhouse Live.Â
The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards is powered by Charterhouse, with support from TV3, Guinness, Captain Morgan, Closeup, British Council, our media partners and proudly brought to you by Telecel, connecting energies!
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