Asa Baako – One Dance, is a five-day festival that brings people together from all over the world in one uplifting Afro-dance experience in Busua, Ghana. It is billed to take place from 6 to 10 March.
This international music festival commences with Ghana’s Independence Day anniversary and will deliver an unforgettable experience filled with parties, dance classes, surfing, hikes, tours, yoga, beach games, drum workshops, networking and much more.
Asa Baako attracts festival-goers from across Ghana, West Africa, and beyond. With a diverse line-up of talented DJs and live artists, the festival showcases various genres of music ranging from Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-EDM, AfroHouse, Afrobeat, Hip-Life to kwaito, all culminating in the legendary Jungle Party which is the highlight of the fiesta.
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The festival spans across ten zones on Busua Beach including Abyssinia, Alaska, AfroShrine, Ahanta Eco Lodge, Africa Rainbow, Busua Beach Resort, Coconut Dream, Kangaroo Pouch, Laughing Goat, Sankofa, Scorpion Lodge, Swingers Bar, and the Jungle Party.
Aso Baako aims to create an oasis of relaxation, enjoyment, togetherness and fun, while also promoting social and economic empowerment in the region. M3NSA, UK-Ghanaian hip-hop Artist said, “It is more than just a music festival. It is a movement with a purpose. We have all been waiting for Asa Baako – a truly magical festival experience that has its unique style rooted in Ghanaian culture, bringing everyone together into one dance.”
Bolaji Alonge visited Aso Baako for the first time in 2023 and was impressed with both the approach, developmental strategy and the international fun vibe of the festival. “Afrobeats has taken the world by storm, this festival is an initiative that allows people from every part of the planet to discover Africa and our music in a deeper and more communal way, while directly contributing to the tourism industry in this beautiful region of Ghana. See you in Busua.”
Since its inception in 2011, Asa Baako – One Dance has been managed by a dedicated team of event managers, marketers, and producers in Ghana and the UK. They work closely with the local community to ensure that the festival positively impacts the region and creates opportunities for growth and development.
The festival’s management team includes producers Kofi Debrah and Yemisi Mokuolu, chairperson Nana Nketsia V Omanhene of Essikado, and ambassador Reggie Rockstone.
Key volunteers are; Nii Cheiku, Ebenezer Felix Bentum, Anthony Kobinah Tawiah, Philomena Essel and Missi Biney Esifaah.
The festival’s founder and co-producer, Kofi Debrah added, “We are passionate about how music and the arts can create positive social change. Over the past few years, we have been working closely with the local community to deliver programs that promote the region economically and socially”, Debrah added, “Last year, Asa Baako brought GH3,000,000 of tourism funds into the region, making a significant impact on the local economy.”
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