Ghanaian music stars King Paluta and Amerado will headline this year’s Afrobeats Summer Jam on Friday, July 26, 2024, in New York, USA. Talented Ghanaian artists Lasmid and Nana Nyc will also join them.
Additionally, Big Hookz and American DJ-turned-musician DJ Noris will captivate the audience with their international performances.
The event, organized by the Chicago Ghanaian Council, aims to celebrate Ghanaian music on a global stage. It will provide a platform for talented Ghanaian musicians to showcase their craft to a diverse and expansive audience.
According to Nana NYC, a member of the organizing committee, the event is specifically designed to catapult Ghanaian music onto the international scene and offer a unique opportunity for participating artists to gain global recognition.
He is confident that the musicians will capitalize on this opportunity to effectively promote themselves to a broader global audience and expand their fan base.
“We are providing a supportive environment for Ghanaian musicians to shine through the Afrobeats Summer Jam platform and introduce the richness and diversity of Ghanaian music to a new and enthusiastic audience,” he told Graphic Showbiz in an interview.
King Paluta, one of the headlining acts, expressed his excitement about performing for a global audience. The “Makoma” hitmaker told Graphic Showbiz he believes such platforms are crucial for promoting his culture and gaining exposure to larger audiences, and he is determined to deliver an outstanding performance.
“Having the platform to perform will help me continue selling my culture to the wider community and also give me exposure to other bigger platforms,” King Paluta stated.
He assured his fans of an unforgettable experience that will capture the attention of the global community and shine a spotlight on Ghanaian music.
“It’s Ghanaian music to the world, and we will prove Ghana has the best music. Our Highlife music is beautiful. My talented colleagues and I, such as Amerado, are going to put Ghana on the map,” he added.
