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CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival hits Jamestown this July

ACCRA [dot] ALT and the French Embassy/Institut Français Present the First Annual CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival in Jamestown on 16th July 2011from 10am – 10pm. The festival will take place from the Lighthouse to the old Kings Way Building and will include street painting, graffiti, art installations, spoken word, experimental theater, fashion circus, Brazilian […]

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Grand FinaleACCRA [dot] ALT and the French Embassy/Institut Français Present the First Annual CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival in Jamestown on 16th July 2011from 10am – 10pm. The festival will take place from the Lighthouse to the old Kings Way Building and will include street painting, graffiti, art installations, spoken word, experimental theater, fashion circus, Brazilian fight dancing, bike and rollerskate stunting party, live music and a block party.Performing live at the festival are Trigmatic, Yaa Pono, Jayso and Artistes from Skillions Records, Mutombo, Scizo, and E.L., among others. The festival is free and open to the public with more than 2,000 patrons expected to attend. CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival is a collaborative effort produced with the help of the Ga Mashie Development Agency, the Foundation for Contemporary Artists, JustGhana, Attukwei Art Foundation, Pidgin Music, DUST Magazine, ACT for Change, The WEB, and Ehalakasa Poetry Slum.

This festival will nurture an appreciation for different kinds of art among Ghanaians and promote the exhibition of alternative art in Ghana. This festival is completely “Do-It-Yourself” with the talented energies of many people needed to make it happen. We are encouraged by this collective action and use CHALE WOTE as a way to mobilize an excitement for public, alternative art, especially among young Ghanaians. In the spirit of camaraderie, creativity and fun, CHALE WOTE is a term used by Ghanaians regardless of language.

There will be six main zones of activity at the festival from 10am – 10pm:

1) The Lighthouse will feature festival food and craft vendors

2) Mantse Agbonaa Car Park will house a parking lot for visitors, a unique crafts marketplace, and the exterior wall will be transformed into an art mural

3) Pharmaceutical Building Side Street will serve as the playground for children’s kite flying fun, and a bicycle, skateboard and rollerskate stunting party

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4) Otublohum Square will feature a kid’s music jam, spoken word, experimental theater, storytelling, a fashion circus, Brazilian fight dancing, and an open mic party

5) The Ussher Fort courtyard will house the James Town Artist-in-Residence, Serge Attukwei Clottey’s art exhibit, a trash sculpture installation and a T-shirt art workshop

6) The old Kings Way Building will host a graffiti painting, art installation by I.U.B., a live music concert and block party

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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture

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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture

Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.

In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.

Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.

Read Also: Davido gifts fan $50k to payoff student loans

Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”

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Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”

Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.

Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.

This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”

Stay tuned for a whole lot more soon

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