BET Award-winning reggae-dancehall artist Stonebwoy and Afropop singer and songwriter Wiyaala will headline the 2023 African Games, Accra, closing ceremony on March 23 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra.
The Ghanaian international artist, well-known for his worldwide chart-topping hits “Hero” and “Activate,” will enthrall thousands of fans with his exuberance and distinctive blend of dancehall, reggae, and afrobeats prior to other activities that take place that evening.
He will be performing live alongside songstress Wiyaala as part of the activities lined up. Wiyaala, an Afro-pop singer-songwriter who sings in her native languages, Sissala and Waala dialects, and English, plans to bring the “Roarrr” and the lioness power to the stadium tomorrow, 23.
In a series of tweets, the lioness exudes her excitement for the upcoming performance:
“I’m coming with 
#Roarrrr“
I’m coming with 🔥🦁#Roarrrr https://t.co/npuZ1FF5wl pic.twitter.com/GWWCOpsZED
— THE LIONESS 🦁🌍🦁 (@Wiyaala) March 22, 2024
Stonebwoy is poised to deliver a show-stopping performance that will close the fifteen-day exciting contests of brain and brawn by 5000 elite athletes and coaches from fifty-five African countries in twenty-nine selected sports codes.
According to Stonebwoy, a pan-Africanist music artist who has consistently represented Ghana and the African continent at every stage throughout my career, it is truly an honor to be chosen to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2023 African Games.
“This event holds immense significance in celebrating African talent and fostering unity among nations. Rest assured, I am committed to bringing vibrant energy and electrifying vibes to the stage, ensuring that Saturday’s performance is nothing short of magical. Africa isn’t ready for the spectacle we have in store,” he said.
Other artists billed to perform on the night are Cameroon’s Stanley Enow, DR Congo’s Innoss’B, and Gabon’s Emma’a.
With Shatta Wale, King Promise, highlife legends Ebo Taylor, and Pat Thomas, who performed alongside South African singer Kamo Mphela at the opening ceremony on March 8, Stonebwoy and co. will also take their turn at the closing ceremony on Saturday.
The African Games, owned and organized by the African Union on behalf of its member states, bring together athletes from across the continent every four years, one year before the Olympics.
Now in its 13th edition, the prestigious event showcases athletic talent, celebrates African cultural values and heritage, and promotes solidarity and integration. Additionally, the Games play a crucial role in fostering social cohesion and a culture of peace within Africa.
