With the ever-eloquent Eunice Tornyi, Host of African Women\u2019s Voices and the rib-cracker, Foster Romanus as the night\u2019s hosts, this year\u2019s event thrilled patrons with classical music with a mix of celebration and recognition of African musical heritage.<\/p>\n
Ghana\u2019s adorable music band, the Patchbay Band who served as curtain raisers sparked the atmosphere in the auditorium with live renditions of back-to-back hits of Ghana\u2019s Highlife songs and a magical blend of Afrobeats hit tracks.<\/p>\n
Taking on centre stage, the multitalented saxophonist, ABLA SAX reminisced with patrons with surreal performances with DJ Ganj of YFM on the turntables.<\/p>\n
With an already electrified atmosphere, EFYA, Ghana\u2019s music siren took the crowd to the next level.<\/p>\n
Barely halfway through the night, she presented an ecstasy and an escape space for patrons to overlook Ghana\u2019s World Cup loss.<\/p>\n
In between the blistering performances, eight lucky patrons among the crowd won themselves HD+ decoders after discovering the hidden treasures.<\/p>\n
Patrons gave a boisterous roar as Dancehall great Samini mounted the stage.<\/p>\n
Samini who over the years has cemented his craft with peculiar live band performances, this time, initiated fans into ecstasy with back-to-back hit songs.<\/p>\n
Abrantie Iron Boy Amakye Dede followed up close with a shutdown performance to round up the glorious night of bliss.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfrican Legends Night has not only thrilled or presented fans with entertainment, but has been intentional in celebrating and recognizing the work of African music greats over the years, promoting our music heritage as well,\u201d Ernest Boateng, CEO of Global Media Alliance stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year\u2019s edition being our 10th year, has indeed been special. We just didn\u2019t need to celebrate them but we also carved their names in the history books, inducting these music legends into the Music Legends Hall of Fame. The crowd was beyond excited. This is truly an unforgettable experience,\u201d added Mr Boateng.<\/p>\n
The African Legends Night over the years has served patrons with premium pan-African concerts, recognizing and celebrating living African music legends.<\/p>\n
The 2022 edition of the African Legends is the first to be hosted in December offering a new \u2018December in Ghana\u2019 experience for Ghanaians and the Diaspora.<\/p>\n
Global Media Alliance, organizers of the event, announced five new initiatives to celebrate this year\u2019s concert and institutionalize the recognition and celebration of African artistes and their music.<\/p>\n
These new additions include the Legends Digital Music Museum, the African Legends Hall of Fame, the Legends Music Show, the Legends Music Celebration, and the Legends Music Playlist.<\/p>\n
Since its inception, the African Legends Night has celebrated music legends on the African continent including Hugh Masekela, Daddy Lumba, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Kojo Antwi, Femi Kuti, Amakye Dede, Kanda Bongoman, Awilo Longomba, George Darko, Ofie Kudjo, Freddie Meiway, Ben Brako, Gyedu Blay Ambulley, Samini, Nana Tuffuor, Akosua Adjepong, Amandzeba 2Face Idibia, Nat Brew among many others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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