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Stonebwoy, King Promise, Kehlani, Ari Lennox and more for London’s new Yam Festival

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A new music festival celebrating “Black culture from around the world” is set to land in Clapham Common this summer.

Yam Carnival, which was due to make its inaugural appearance last year but got derailed due to Covid, will take place on Saturday August 28 — the latest event scheduled for what could turn out to be a huge bank holiday weekend in the capital.

Headlined by Nigerian star Davido, the festival will be spread across three stages and welcome the likes of Kehlani, Yemi Alade, Pa Salieu, Nao, Honey Dijon, Fatoumata Diawara and Princess Nokia.

Elsewhere, there will be sets from Darkoo, Ms Banks, Ari Lennox, Fally Ipupa, Femi Kuti, IAMDDB and more. The full line-up so far is below.
Organisers are also promising an an array of “African-influenced food trucks and chefs from around London”.

Yam Carnival is yet another addition to an already bustling festival calendar on the final weekend of August. All Points East, Field Day and Maiden Voyage will take place in London, while Creamfields, Reading and Leeds and Victorious are among the big-name festivals set to happen around the country. It still remains to be seen whether Notting Hill Carnival will return to west London that weekend, too.

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How to get tickets to Yam Carnival

Tickets will go on sale from midday on Thursday April 1, with prices starting at £59.50. Head here for more information.

Yam Carnival 2021 line-up so far

Davido
Kehlani
Yemi Alade
Midas the Jagaban
Ms Banks
Omah Lay
Pa Salieu
Patoranking
Rema
Ari Lennox
Fally Ipupa
Femi Kuti
Nao
Stonebwoy
Fatoumata Diawara
IAMDDB
King Promise
Nesta
Princess Nokia
Honey Dijon
Culoe De Song
DBN Gogo
DJ Lag
DJEFF
Jaguar
Sef Kombo and Kitty Amor
Vigro Deep

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VGMA now TGMA, unveils nominees for 25th edition, see full list

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The 25th edition of the annual Ghana Music Awards, now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), has announced its nominees. (more…)

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GRIDCo reduces power supply to parts of Accra – ECG

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is pointing in the direction of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) for the erratic power supply (dumsor) in some parts of the Greater Accra region.
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Olivetheboy denies writing ‘Goodsin’ song for Ayra Starr

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Ghanaian Afrobeat singer and songwriter, Joel Ofori Bonsu, professionally known as Olivetheboy, has debunked claims his hit song “Goodsin” was composed to express his affection to Nigerian songstress, Ayra Starr. (more…)

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THE RECENT INTERNET BLACKOUT AFFECTED MY STREAMS – KiDi

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Multiple award-winning Ghanaian artiste, Dennis Nana Dwamena, well-recognized by the stage name KiDi recently expressed frustration over the recent internet blackout in the country, highlighting its adverse impact on his streaming numbers and online engagement.  (more…)

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Burna Boy calls out foreign media over old shaved beard photos

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Nigerian artiste Burna Boy has publicly criticized foreign online media platforms for sensationalizing an image of him without his signature beard. (more…)

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Nurse Verification Fee: NMC suspends newly approved verification Fee

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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC) NMC) has suspended with immediate effect, the implementation of the newly approved fees imposed on nurses pending its review. (more…)

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