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This year’s edition of the annual ACCRA HIPHOP WEEK will be happening between next Saturday, 19th November and the one after – 26th November 2016. In the three years in which its been running, this is the second time the main organisers, Alliance Francaise Accra is collaborating with yoyo tinz – after last years’ debut collaboration – to produce the event. The weeklong event will feature several events/activities of the various elements of hip hop – from workshops on DJing to the Nuse concert headlined by “everyone’s favourite artist,” Worlasi.
Here’s a breakdown of the events/activities taking place during the week, along with necessary details and a brief description of each event or activity.
SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 2016
WORKSHOP (on beatbox)
TIME: 12PM – 3PM
VENUE: EXHIBITION HALL (Alliance Francaise)
RATE: FREE
This beatboxing masterclass will involve 8-12 people, who will be trained on methods and given tips to master the art. Yoshi and Faya Braz will be the facilitators of this workshop.
Allwho’re interested in being participants in this workshop should register by calling: 0501287811 or send an email to: events2@afaccra.org
CONCERT (THE BEAT AND THE VOICE)
TIME: 8PM
VENUE: AMPHITHEATRE (Alliance Francaise)
RATE: 20GHC FOR ADULTS / 10GHC FOR AF STUDENTS AND MEMBERS / FREE UNDER 16
This, the festival’s opening concert will feature French rapper and activist Yoshi Di Original (Zulu Nation / End of the World) and prominent beatboxer Faya Braz (Under Kontrol), also from France.
MONDAY 21ST – FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER, 2016
WORKSHOP (on graffiti)
TIME: 12PM – 5PM
VENUE: EXHIBITION HALL
RATE: FREE
This Graffiti Master Class will be facilitated by award-winning French graffiti artist Lazoo. Participants will be engaged in an educative workshop which will result in the creation of a mural on the walls of Alliance Francaise, and other walls around the city.
All who’re interested in being participants in this workshop should register by calling: 0501287811 or send an email to: events2@afaccra.org
MONDAY 21ST – THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER
WORKSHOP (on video mapping)
TIME: 10AM – 4PM
VENUE: EXHIBITION HALL
RATE: FREE
Video mapping is a new and exciting video-projection technique that can turn virtually any surface into a screen. This special workshop with videomapper BA.BA will be an introduction to this growing art form. Techniques of video mapping using impressive visual effects will be taught.
All who’re interested in being participants in this workshop should register by calling: 0501287811 or send an email to: events2@afaccra.org
FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2016
WORKSHOP (on DJing)
TIME: 10AM – 4PM
VENUE: EXHIBITION HALL
RATE: FREE
Anyone interested in the art of DJing – from the pro, to the amateur, to the aspiring Dj – is welcome to join this workshop on learning and improving DJing skills. Foodj, a special guest from France, will be the facilitator of this workshop, and will help bring out the best of the participants’ talents and skills.
All who’re interested in being participants in this workshop should register by calling: 0501287811 or send an email to: events2@afaccra.org
-DJ SET/ OPEN MIC
TIME: 7PM
VENUE: LA PAILLOTE STAGE (Alliance Francaise)
RATE: 20GHC FOR ADULTS / 10GHC FOR AF STUDENTS AND MEMBERS / FREE UNDER 16
Les 30 Glorieuses, a hip-hop group from France will be on stage to dish out amazing hip-hop tunes and visual effects. This soecial Friday night open mic session will also give an opportunity to upcoming rappers and hip-hop lovers to share the stage
All who’re interested in performing during the open mic session should register by calling: 0501287811 or send an email to: assist-events@afaccra.org
SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER, 2016.
CONCERT (NUSE: WORLASI)
TIME: 8PM
VENUE: AMPHITHEATRE (Alliance Francaise)
RATE: 20GHC FOR ADULTS / 10GHC FOR AF STUDENTS AND MEMBERS / FREE UNDER 16
The ACCRA HIPHOP WEEK will climax with the much anticipated Nuse concert by Supreme Rights artiste, Worlasi. The concert takes it’s name from the title of Worlasi’s debut mixtape/album, Nuse. He’ll headline the concert and have performances by artistes featured on the tape and other acts. This concert is organised by Alliance Francaise in collaboration with Supreme Rights.