Festivals & Events
The Festival in Ghana Teaching Women to Love Their Crowns and Their Futures
For years, the map of global beauty was drawn in Paris, Milan, and New York. You followed the lines to the fashion capitals, to the glossy magazines, to the places that decided what was beautiful and what was not.
But maps, like beauty standards, are meant to be redrawn. And this time, the compass is pointing somewhere else entirely.
On March 21st, 2026, the coordinates shift to a palm-fringed stretch of sand in Accra. La Palm Royal Beach Hotel won’t just be hosting an event; it will become the epicentre of a movement that started, as most real things do, in a moment of quiet personal transformation.
The hook that should snag the attention of every woman from Brixton to Brooklyn, from Toronto to Johannesburg, is this: The woman who turned a haircut into a global conversation is calling us all home.
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Her name is Abena Boateng. And her story is not one of sudden fame, but of slow, deliberate roots.
Back in 2014, Abena did what millions of women do every day: she cut her hair. But for a Black woman, a haircut is rarely just a haircut. It’s a statement, a shedding, a confrontation with a lifetime of conditioning about what your hair should be. She began sharing that raw, unfiltered journey online. Not as an expert, but as a student of her own crown.
What grew from those early posts wasn’t just a following; it was a fellowship. A quiet understanding passed between women across oceans who saw themselves in her struggle with shrinkage, her experiments with shea butter, her moments of doubt and triumph.
She didn’t just build a community; she nurtured it. She caught the attention of the giants—Cantu, Shea Moisture—but she never stopped speaking like the woman next door who simply wanted to love her hair.
Now, she is launching the maiden edition of Crowned & Nurtured (CAN) 2026, and it feels less like a debut and more like a reunion.
This is not your typical expo with sterile booths and aggressive sales pitches. This is a one-day cultural current.
The schedule reads like a love letter to the culture: masterclasses where you learn the difference between a twist-out and a braid-out from someone who actually knows; a fashion runway where the models’ crowns are the main event; a village of vendors selling not just products, but solutions.
There will be kids running around in the activation zone, getting their first lessons in self-love. There will be art on the walls that tells the story of our hair through pigment and canvas.
There will be grooming sessions for the men who are finally ready to learn what their mothers never taught them.
And when the sun dips behind the Atlantic, the panels and chairs will be pushed aside for an after-party where the conversations continue, this time to a beat.
But the most interesting thread in the fabric of CAN 2026 is the quiet intention woven into its seams. Abena is using this platform to push past the mirror.
By introducing financial literacy through merchandise and publications for young people, she’s asking a radical question: What if loving your hair could also teach you how to build your future?
It’s a festival that understands a profound truth: A woman who knows how to nurture her crown is a woman who knows how to nurture her potential.
So, mark the date. Pack your scarf and your curiosity. The global beauty conversation has found a new accent, and it sounds like the waves of Accra meeting the laughter of women finally comfortable in their own skin.
The world is invited. But more importantly, the world is needed. Because a movement this big requires all of us to show up.
Festivals & Events
Under Accra’s Evening Sky: A Celebration of Live Music at A&C Corner
As the sun dips behind Accra’s skyline and the evening air cools, Night Under The Stars Live Concert promises to turn A&C Corner into an open-air celebration of music, culture, and connection.
Scheduled for Saturday, June 27, from 6 PM to 9 PM, the concert invites guests to gather beneath the night sky for an evening where live performances meet the relaxed energy that has made Accra one of West Africa’s most exciting cultural capitals.
More than just a concert, the event reflects a growing tradition in Ghana’s urban culture: using public spaces to bring people together through music.
In recent years, outdoor live-music experiences have become increasingly popular in Accra, blending contemporary entertainment with the communal spirit that has long defined Ghanaian social life.
Events like this offer a modern expression of an old idea—the belief that music is best enjoyed collectively, whether through highlife rhythms, Afrobeats grooves, soulful vocals, or acoustic performances that encourage strangers to sing along.

What to Expect
Visitors can expect an intimate yet lively atmosphere. The setting at A&C Corner, known for its vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and social spaces, creates a natural backdrop for an evening of entertainment.
As live bands and performers take the stage, guests will be able to relax with friends, discover local talent, and enjoy the easy flow of an Accra night.
Food and drinks are likely to be part of the experience, with the surrounding venue offering access to a variety of Ghanaian and international flavors.
The combination of music, conversation, and open-air ambiance captures a side of Accra that many travelers miss when focusing only on major tourist landmarks.
Why Attend
For international visitors, Night Under The Stars Live Concert offers a chance to experience Ghana beyond museums and historic sites. It is an opportunity to see how young creatives, music lovers, and families come together in a contemporary African city that is constantly reinventing itself.
For Ghanaians, the concert provides something equally valuable: a reason to slow down, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the simple pleasure of live music under the stars.
An Evening Worth Marking on the Calendar
Whether you are visiting Accra for the first time or rediscovering your own city, this concert promises an evening of rhythm, warmth, and shared memories—proof that some of Ghana’s best cultural experiences happen not inside a venue, but under the open sky.
Festivals & Events
Building Tomorrow: Ghana Futures Dialogue Brings Visionaries Together
What kind of nation will Ghana become by 2050? It is a question that reaches beyond politics and economics into the hopes, ambitions, and collective imagination of a people.
On Saturday, July 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., that conversation takes centre stage at the inaugural Ghana Futures Dialogue, an event bringing together leaders, students, academics, and changemakers to explore the future of the country under the theme, “Building the Foundations of Africa’s Gateway Nation.”
At a time when Ghana is navigating rapid technological change, urban growth, and evolving global partnerships, the dialogue offers a timely platform for reflection and action.
More than a conference, it is a meeting of minds focused on leadership, innovation, opportunity, and the strategic decisions that will shape Ghana for generations to come.
The event reflects a growing movement across Africa that encourages citizens to think long-term and actively participate in building sustainable, inclusive futures.
Visitors can expect thoughtful discussions and engaging exchanges between experienced leaders and emerging voices. Students and young professionals will have the opportunity to hear from experts, gain insights into future trends, and contribute their own perspectives on the Ghana they wish to inherit and help create.
The atmosphere promises to be energetic and forward-looking, with conversations ranging from education and entrepreneurship to technology, governance, and international collaboration.
For international visitors, the Ghana Futures Dialogue offers a unique window into the aspirations of one of West Africa’s most influential nations.
Rather than experiencing Ghana solely through its historic landmarks and cultural attractions, attendees will witness how Ghanaians are actively shaping the country’s next chapter.
For locals, the event provides a chance to reconnect with a shared vision of national development while engaging with fellow citizens who are passionate about progress and innovation.
As Ghana continues to strengthen its reputation as a gateway to Africa, conversations like these become increasingly important.
The Ghana Futures Dialogue invites everyone—from seasoned professionals to curious students—to be part of a discussion that looks beyond today and asks a simple but powerful question: what must we build now to create the Ghana we want in 2050?
Festivals & Events
Where History Is Shared: Inside Bechem’s Colourful Adekyem Festival
As the Harmattan breeze drifts gently across Bechem and the rhythms of traditional drums echo through the town, a festive energy takes hold.
Streets come alive with vibrant cloth, singing voices, and jubilant processions as chiefs, elders, and families gather to celebrate the Adekyem Festival, one of the most important cultural events in Ghana’s Ahafo Region.
The festival’s name carries a story deeply rooted in history. Bechem is derived from the Akan word “Adekyem,” meaning a place where gifts, valuables, or items are shared.
According to tradition, the town earned this name because it served as the location where booty acquired during historic Asante wars was distributed among victorious warriors and allies.
Over time, this act of sharing evolved into a symbol of unity, generosity, and communal responsibility—values that remain at the heart of the festival today.
Held annually in November or December, the Adekyem Festival brings together natives of Bechem from across Ghana and abroad. The celebration begins with traditional rites that honour ancestors and seek blessings for the community.
Chiefs appear in magnificent kente cloth and gold regalia, carried in colourful palanquins amid the sounds of talking drums, horns, and enthusiastic dancing.
The grand durbar of chiefs is one of the festival’s highlights, drawing visitors eager to witness the splendour of Akan chieftaincy and tradition.
Beyond the pageantry, the festival serves as a time of reflection and renewal. Elders recount the history of the town, preserving oral traditions for younger generations.
Families reunite, disputes are settled, and development projects are discussed, reinforcing the festival’s role as a platform for community building.
Cultural performances, traditional music, dance displays, and local cuisine further enrich the experience, creating an atmosphere that is both celebratory and educational.
In a rapidly changing world, the Adekyem Festival remains a powerful reminder of the importance of heritage, identity, and collective memory.
It connects the people of Bechem to their past while strengthening bonds for the future.
For travellers seeking an authentic encounter with Ghanaian culture, the Adekyem Festival offers far more than entertainment.
It is an invitation to witness history come alive, to experience the warmth of community, and to discover how a centuries-old tradition of sharing continues to define the spirit of Bechem today.
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