Music & Arts Festival

RocAfrik Festival '25

RocAfrik

A Global cultural exchange celebrating African music, heritage and creative collaboration.

Bridging Ghana and the Diaspora Through Music

The RocAfrik Music & Arts Festival is a dynamic cultural platform that brings together artists, cultural institutions, and global audiences to celebrate African creativity.

Organised by Apprise Music & Media, the festival promotes artistic exchange while strengthening cultural and economic links between Ghana and the diaspora.

The festival highlights live music, collaborative performances, cultural tourism experiences, and creative industry networking. The event aims to connect artists and audiences through music while presenting Ghana’s cultural heritage to international audiences.

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OnStage

Headliners

ABIANA

Headliner

AULI (LATVIA)

Headliner

AYIZAM

Artists

KING EAZIE

Artists

King Nzema

Artists

NATIV AFRIK

Artists (Band)

OSAGYEFO

Artists

ROBROY

Artists

Ras Caleb Appiah-Levi

Artists

MICHAEL SABA

Artists

SANKOFA TROUPE

Dance Troupe

KAFUI SMART

Curated by

Festival Hosts

MICHAEL BAMFO

Founder RocAfrik

GRACE NYELE

Co-founder RocAfrik

Special Showcase

RocAfrik Concert '25

Special Showcase

The EP Premiered at RocAfrik '25

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(01) Special Showcase

Voices of Ghana EP

A unique musical collaboration between Latvian ensemble Auļi and Ghanaian singer Abiana.

This project blends Baltic folk instrumentation with Ghanaian highlife influences, creating a powerful cross-cultural sound.

The EP will be premiered during the RocAfrik festival.

(02) International Collaborations

Creating opportunities for artists and cultural institutions to work across borders.

Creative Tourism

Offering international visitors a deeper cultural experience through music, heritage and artistic exchange.

Ghanaian Excellence

Showcasing the richness of Ghana’s music and cultural traditions to the world.

These three pillars represent the core objectives of the RocAfrik festival programme.

(03) Partners & Collaborations

Organised by
Apprise Music & Media
Akuna Wallet

Under the auspices of

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
Office of Diaspora Affairs (Presidency)

Supporting Partners

Ghana Tourism Authority
Ghana Tourism Development Company
National Folklore Board
PanAfrica Ghana

The Cultural Catalysts

Industry Mixer

(01) What Happens at the Mixer

Creative dialogue between African and international artists
Networking among producers, rights organizations, and industry professionals
Collaboration opportunities and future recording partnerships
Cultural exchange discussions shaping global music ecosystems

(02) Africa Flowing into Global Networks

The RocAfrik Industry Mixer brings together artists, producers, rights leaders and cultural innovators for an evening of conversation, collaboration and creative exchange.

Set within the RocAfrik festival programme, the mixer creates a relaxed but purposeful environment where musicians, producers and cultural stakeholders can explore new partnerships and ideas shaping the future of global music.

Artists and industry voices gather to discuss the movement of African sound across international networks and the role collaboration plays in expanding creative economies.

The session forms part of the RocAfrik cultural exchange activities leading up to the main concert.

(03) Featured Participants

Auļi
Baltic bagpipe and drum ensemble known for powerful folk percussion and global collaborations.

Instagram: @grupa_auli_

Abiana
Ghanaian singer and VGMA award winner celebrated for her fusion of highlife and neo-soul.

C-TEA (Vanta)
Grammy-winning producer known for work across global pop and electronic productions.

Instagram: @cteabeat

Andi Stecher (Vanta)
Austrian drummer and producer blending experimental rhythm with modern production.

Instagram: @vanta_sr

Jackson Brefo
Representative of the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), offering insights on music rights and industry development.

Instagram: @ghamroonline

(05) Programme Placement

This event takes place during the RocAfrik cultural exchange week, before the main concert at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. The mixer connects artists and industry leaders before audiences experience the festival’s live performances.