M.anifest celebrates 10 years of Nowhere Cool with live concert

Ghanaian rapper M.anifest commemorated the 10th anniversary of his celebrated album 'Nowhere Cool' with a live concert at the Accra Polo Club on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The event, titled 'Nowhere Cool at 10 Live Experience,' welcomed fans, fellow musicians, and guest performers to pay tribute to the album, featuring 14 tracks and remaining a pivotal part of M.anifest's musical journey.

The show kicked off with Kwartengg, setting the mood for the evening. RCee then took to the stage, performing 'Agenda,' delivering his Highlife sound. Anabel Rose contributed a distinct vibe to the gathering with her performance. Arathejay joined on stage, sharing songs from his Christo Disco project and delivering a Christian message via his music.

At approximately 9pm, M.anifest, greeted with enthusiastic applause from the audience, stepped onto the stage. He launched his set with 'BEAR,' a track from 'Nowhere Cool,' eliciting fans to sing along to the lyrics. His entrance also caught the audience's attention, as he arrived pushing a shopping cart labeled "Shopping for Jesus."

M.anifest proceeded to perform a selection of songs from the album, including 'Invisible,' 'Hand Dey Go,' 'Hand Dey Come,' 'Palm Wine' and 'Whisky, Sugar,' and 'Simple Love,' 'Time No Dey,' 'Ozymandias,' and 'Goodbye.' These performances transported fans back to the album’s early days, as they sang along to songs that have remained part of M.anifest’s discography over the past decade.

The concert featured appearances by Worlasi, Samini, Kwabena Kwabena, and Ko-Jo Cue, who joined M.anifest on stage for special performances. A highlight of the evening came when Cina Soul joined M.anifest to perform 'Nowhere Cool' and 'Now Here Cool.' She reminisced about being at university when the song was recorded and expressed her gratitude to M.anifest for providing her the opportunity to be part of the project before she gained wider recognition.

M.anifest also offered fans a sneak peek of 'Road Rage,' an upcoming song featuring Black Sherif, expected to be released soon. Following the album's tracklist, he transitioned to other songs, including 'Me Ne Woa' with King Promise and 'No Shortayt to Heaven' with Obrafour. The concert concluded shortly after 10pm, marking the end of the celebration of 'Nowhere Cool' and providing fans with an opportunity to revisit the music that has played a significant role in shaping M.anifest's career.