A GLIMPSE OF GHANA

Afro-Pfingsten offers an insight into Ghana's music scene in 2024/2025

In the winter of 2024, the Afro-Pfingsten team came across Beda's Association, an alternative music space for socially disadvantaged children in Accra, Ghana. Afro-Pfingsten was in the process of tracing the roots of Ghanaian music and came across this wonderful project.

Inspired by this encounter, the idea for a documentary series  "Rhythms of Empowerment" was born, showcasing Ghana's rich musical repertoire. The aim of this series is to promote the African, Ghanaian music and art scene and at the same time encourage collaboration with artists from all over the world.

Episode 1: Universal Wonderful Street Academy 

The inspiring story of Nii Kwanchie II, who was officially crowned king in Jamestown, Accra. He founded the Universal Wonderful Street Academy, where music and African culture bring joy, purpose and hope to the youth.

Episode 2: Aaron Bebe Sukura 

This episode is about Aaron Bebe Sukura, known as “Sir Bebe” to his students at Legon University in Accra. Sir Bebe is known for his expertise in traditional African instruments and shares his extensive knowledge and passion for music.

Episode 3: The Korku Kult

Journey to the delta of the Volta River to explore the spiritual forces in Africa and visit a shrine in the West African outback.

Episode 4: The Magic Eyes Band

This episode shows how visually impaired musicians can experience the world through music, earn a living and overcome their disability.

Episode 5: Peace & Love Borborbor Group

Journey to a typical African village to explore Borborbor, a style of music passed down through generations.

Episode 6: Stevo Atambire & World Citizen

Follow Zurich drummer Dominic Eschmann to the savannah, where Stevo Atambire, a master of Kologo, and his band prove that music knows no boundaries.

Episode 7: Lilies Dance Crew

The Lilies Dance Crew demonstrates the preservation of African drumming and dance culture and strengthens children's identity and self-confidence.

Episode 8: Feli Nuna & Lor meet The Massive Tribe 

Female vocalists Feli Nuna and Lor raise their voices for equality and charity, offering insights into their productions alongside The Massive Tribe.

Episode 9: K.O.G. meets Universal Wonderful Street Academy
Ghanaian musician K.O.G. rose from the streets of Accra to Europe's biggest festival stages. In this episode he returns back to Jamestown where he grew up and meets today’s youth.

Episode 10: Avenor Gbadza Haborbor Group
We explore the rich musical tradition of the Ewe people and record the music of the Agbadza in Akatsi, Volta Region.

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Release: Sunday, 20/04/2025,  Episode 11: BIM - Benin International Music

Every time before the five musicians from Benin leave Africa to go on tour, they have to cross the borders of Togo and Ghana to apply for their visa to travel. After the interview they are gonna stay in Accra for 10 days before they can pick up their passport at the embassy. Their hustle brought the opportunity to reside and play a concert at Beda’s before hitting the biggest festivals in Europe and the U.S. 

Beda's Association

The Association offers pupils the opportunity to learn music and play instruments, which are an important part of Ghanaian culture. Through these programs, some children are able to build a livelihood. The Association uses music and the arts as a means of improving lives by addressing social issues and helping those who are affected by social disadvantage. Beda's vision coincides with the mission and vision of the Afro-Pfingsten Festival. 
The meeting was incredibly fruitful for both sides and enabled the exchange of experiences, knowledge and values.