By Sheila WILLIAMS.
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) and SyPhics Studios, an innovative multimedia firm that specializes in events, artiste management, graphic design and both traditional and digital marketing, have launched the third edition of AfroFEST at the TMA office in Tema.
AfroFest is a 7-day festival that seeks to unite with local stakeholders, celebrate and showcase the rich Ghanaian culture and put Tema and Ghana on the map of cultural excellence.
Across the Diaspora and the world at large, Ghana has been known for its vibrancy through fashion, cuisine and music. AfroFest is a display of all the beauty that Ghana has to offer and above all, a platform to unite us and be proud of our African roots.
The Afrofest event will be organized by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly under the auspices of the Mayor (Metropolitan Chief Executive), Mr Felix Mensah Nii Anang-La and managed by SyPhics Studios Limited in collaboration with Renegades Africa, 4SYTE TV, and a consortium of young talented men with varied experiences in events management.
Felix Mensah, Tema Mayor expresses Joy for the week celebration stated, “This is the Year of Return and we are happy that our brothers and sisters are returning from all over the world and are coming to Ghana. The global spotlight is on Ghana and we want to showcase our rich culture and hospitality as we always do. Everyone is welcomed to Tema for the next 7 days and beyond. Feel free to come and participate in the AfroFest and to see the beauty and uniqueness of Tema. We welcome you now and always.”
Benjamin Swanzy Kwesi, Chief Executive of SyPhics Studios stated: “AfroFest is expected to attract over 10,000 people into Tema over the 7-day period. We would have an array of cultural performances and display.
The breakdown of activities for the period is as follows: Durbar of Chiefs TMA Forecourt ,The Afro Food Festival, 9 Lessons & Carols Leisure Spot, Stunt Biking, Community Games Leisure Spot, Afrofest Street Party Leisure Spot, Masquerade Carnival Vera Street, Donation to Tema General Hospital, and finally Kids Party
The TMA, SyPhics Studios, Renegades Africa, 4syte TV and all their partners are inviting everyone to Tema for the AfroFest and for an experience of a lifetime this December.
