A Sold-Out Cultural Summit Uniting Legacy Artists, Emerging Talent, And Global Music Leaders.
On January 10th, 2026, the pulse of West African music beat louder than ever as AFROSON1C X transformed Accra’s Treehouse Restaurant into a landmark cultural hub. The sold-out event proved a magnetic convergence of legacy, next-generation talent, and global industry power, cementing the platform’s role as a vital catalyst for the region’s sonic future.
The evening soared on a dynamic bridge between eras, headlined by Nigeria’s revered Highlife revivalists, The Cavemen., and Ghana’s very own legend, Amakye Dede. Their masterful performances wove a rich tapestry of heritage and evolution, captivating the audience with timeless rhythms and vibrant live instrumentation.
An electrifying cadre of rising stars carried the torch forward: Malaïka, 99 PHACES, Tommy WÁ, Tower, Haeven, Tsie, and Yarwood. Each artist delivered a potent, standout set, showcasing the daring diversity and boundless potential defining the new wave of West African sound.
Beyond the stage, AFROSON1C X deepened its impact through curated industry discourse. Leaders from iMullar Sound System, Virgin Music Group, EMPIRE, Rain Labs, The Orchard, and CLIP led essential panels and workshops. These sessions demystified the global music business, offering artists crucial insights into development, distribution, and sustainable careers.
In a powerful demonstration of innovation meeting opportunity, music platform, WAVVI, provided on-site activations, offering artists free distribution and automated mobile money royalty payouts; a direct step toward empowering creative entrepreneurship.
Fresh from showcase stages at SXSW London and Reeperbahn Festival, AFROSON1C X’s triumphant Accra edition solidifies its standing as the definitive platform elevating West African music. It is where reverence for roots meets the thrill of the future.
With eyes firmly set on a bold horizon, plans are now in motion for the next chapter and an ambitious series of international showcases in 2026.
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