Shutdown Franchise Pulls Mammoth Crowd With “Highlife Meets Hiplife” Independence Day Concert in Minnesota
Revered events hub Shutdown Franchise has again sold out three shows in a row in Minnesota in celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence Anniversary.
The shows, which commenced on Friday, March 8th, 2024, ended on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. The events were in line to mark the 67th Independence Day celebrations of Ghanaians in Minnesota and in the United States at large.
The goal of the celebrations was geared towards reliving and reminiscing on the art forms, especially music, that we had back in the day up until recently.
The first show, “Ye Wo Abonten,” to wit, “We Outside,” which was on the 8th, happened at Rumba, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Although gates were to be opened at 9 p.m., patrons were waiting in a queue by 8 p.m., clad in their favorite Ghanaian regalia and flags.
DJ Lyriks, DJ Peaceboii, and DJ Soundtainer treated all present to unlimited quality Ghanaian music from before until recently. KMJ, Patrick, Ogkoko, and Mr. Mankato kept the party flaming till the very end.
The second day, March 9th, is when the main concert took off. The event happened at the Granada Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Labeled “Highlife Meets Hiplife,” the event had “Bisa Kdei” for the highlife stance and “Kwaw Kese” on the hiplife ticket. Other artists on the bill were H. Hardy, Raouf Denio, Fenom Vibez, Twin Cities Dance Crew, et al. The fire that rained on stage this day will forever leave an indelible trail of emotions on guests, as the name Ghana was lifted up high in Minnesota.
The closing show, “Ye Wo Krom,” which happened on Sunday, March 10, had a straight jam party vibe that saw DJs such as DJ Eazy E, DJ Oceeking, DJ Famous, and DJ Lyriks treat attendees to the very best of authentic and unadulterated Ghanaian music.
The events became well-liked to the extent that the state of Minnesota joined in the celebrations, and its governor, Tim Walz, proclaimed the weekend “Ghana’s Heritage Weekend.”.
All the videos and pictures sprouting from the events really attest that they were indeed the best or part of the best Ghanaian Diasporan events to have happened this year.
Check out some videos from the events below.
- ADANSEFOƆ MMERƐ NO NIE – EPISODE 125
- ONENESS TO ETERNITY – Episode 92
- ONENESS TO ETERNITY – Episode 91
- ADANSEFOƆ MMERƐ NO NIE – EPISODE 124
- ADANSEFOƆ MMERƐ NO NIE – EPISODE 123
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