Maiden edition of “This Is New Africa” (TINA) Festival will take place on 4th January 2019 at Round Pavilion, Trade Fair in Accra.
A new African sound has captured the attention of the world in recent years. The sound has gained millions of followers from every corner of the globe. African music is fast becoming a force to be reckoned in the global music scene.
The aim of the annual TINA Festival is to become the home of this sound and music genre. It will be the place where people go to experience the genuine lifestyle that comes with the music.
The festival will be a day party populated with a market fair and activities, and then an evening concert with performances from Afro beat pioneer Fuse ODG, Sarkodie - one of Africa's greatest hip-hop artists, Stefflon Don, Joey B, Lethal Bizzle and many more.
TINA Festival will be to Afro beat what Glastonbury is to Rock music. Beyond the music and the lifestyle, the festival will also promote the continent and Ghana in particular; becoming a catalyst for tourism and investment.
Global Afro beat superstar Fuse ODG helped to create the TINA Festival. As one of the leading pioneers of the sound, he has been using his music and influence to promote Ghana and Africa in a way that has never been done before.
He is famous not only for his music and helping the rise of Afro beat world-wide but also for his tireless commitment to re-educate how Africa is perceived in the world.
Fuse’s efforts to spread this message have allowed him to connect with a variety of artists worldwide making him the first Ghanaian to receive a Grammy Award.
He has invited global superstars such as Ed Sheeran to stay with him in Accra and gained an experience of Ghana aimed at changing global perceptions.
It is in that same vision that has led to the creation of the TINA Festival.
In re-uniting the Global African Diaspora, TINA Festival will be part of wider series of events over three days held at Ghana’s most iconic venues.
TINA Festival Itinerary
2nd January 2019 - National Builders Day
(Akosombo School)
In 2007, This Is New Africa (TINA) and Wood World Mission Charity started a school in Akosombo with just a handful of students. What began as an Orphanage is now a thriving school with over 200 students being supported by the organization.
National Builders day is to encourage the diaspora community to give back to society. There will be a call for Volunteers to come and help the school. Volunteers will be at Akosombo School to paint the school and interact with the pupils and inspire them. An exciting boat ride and tour of the beautiful Akosombo landscape fused with party in the bus and lots of networking will be part of the day for all.
3rd January 2019 - Global Diaspora Conference and Exhibition
(Conference Centre, Accra)
The Global Diaspora conference will be looking at discussions from top notch leaders from the continent on how to take Africa beyond aid and how to mobilize the sleeping giant of the Diaspora.
Speakers for the TINA Festival are President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, political activist and daughter of Ghana’s first President, Samia Nkrumah, BBC TV broadcaster Reggie Yates, actress Ama K. Abebrese, Fuse ODG and Chaka Bars - I Heart Africa.
Friday, January 4, 2019 will be the day for TINA music festival with artistes like Sarkodie, Fuse ODG and many others billed to perform.
For further information and enquiry, visit www.tinafestival.com.