Ghana @ 70: Kofi Kinaata to headline heritage and music celebration in Canada in 2027

Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary will see a significant cultural, entertainment, and business event take place in Canada in 2027. This initiative, called Ghana @ 70 – Heritage & Music Concert Canada 2027, is a collaboration between Willbe Events and Team Move Ghana Limited. The event aims to highlight Ghana's heritage, strengthen ties with the diaspora, and promote the country as an international destination.

The launch of the initiative took place at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on November 11, 2026, with representatives from various sectors present. Notable attendees included MUSIGA President Bessa Simons, Director Eric Larbi, CEO Nelson Ehoneah, and celebrities Aba Dhope, Deaconess Abokumah, and Traditional rulers from Gomoa Nyanyano.

Kofi Kinaata, a celebrated musician and management company partner, expressed excitement about performing in Canada for the first time. The initiative, led by Willbe Events, seeks to celebrate Ghana's milestone with Ghanaians abroad and introduce the country's rich cultural identity to Canadians. It will be a year-long celebration with activities starting as early as February 2027.

The music concert will feature Kofi Kinaata as the headline artiste, supported by Sister Afia, while a thanksgiving service will feature gospel musician Empress Gifty. The project will focus on six strategic areas, including Ghanaian heritage, music and entertainment, business and economic engagement, diaspora mobilization, and institutional collaborations.

The long-term goal is to establish the initiative as a recurring platform for promoting Ghanaian culture, strengthening diaspora relations, and advancing Ghana-Canada cooperation.