Ghanaian, Nigerian artistes thrill fans at GT Muzik Concert
Thousands of music fans thronged the Accra Sports Stadium last Friday for the GT Muzik Concert, where leading artistes from Ghana and Nigeria delivered back-to-back performances that kept the crowd entertained deep into the wee hours of the following day.
Although the concert started later than scheduled, the delay did not dampen the mood of patrons as excitement continued to build inside the stadium.
Once the show got underway, the atmosphere quickly shifted into a full-scale celebration, with fans singing, dancing and cheering throughout the performances.
Nigerian artists
Nigerian reggae-dancehall star, Patoranking, opened the concert on a high note, setting the tone with an energetic set that immediately had the crowd on its feet.
Fans dancing during Sarkodie’s performance
He thrilled fans with popular songs such as Abobi, No Kissing Baby and Alubarika, combining lively dance moves with strong stagecraft.
Fellow Nigerian artiste, Joeboy, followed with a smooth, romantic performance that brought a calmer yet engaging mood to the stadium.
With hit songs such as Baby, Alcohol and Sip (Alcohol), he drew loud sing-alongs and warm applause from fans.
Afrobeats sensation, Fireboy DML, another Nigerian act, kept the energy steady with soulful performances from his catalogue.
Songs such as Peru, Tattoo and Playboy were warmly received, with fans singing along and cheering.
Rising star, Ayra Starr (Nigerian), added youthful excitement and bold energy to the concert. Performing crowd favourites including Rush, Bloody Samaritan and Sability, she commanded the stage with confidence as fans danced and cheered throughout her set.
Ghanaian artists
Representing Ghana, King Promise, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie and R2Bees did not disappoint fans as they took the excitement in the stadium to fever-pitch.
Shatta Wale’s fans jamming to his songs
King Promise delivered a polished performance that showcased his vocal strength and hit-making ability.
Songs such as CCTV, Slow Down, Terminator and Perfect Combi had fans miming along passionately, with many holding up their phones to capture the moment.
Award-winning duo, R2Bees, raised the tempo even higher as they performed some of their biggest hits, including Kiss Your Hand, Tonight, Slow Down and Boys Kasa, transforming the stadium into a giant sing-along showdown, highlighting their enduring popularity.
One of the night’s biggest highlights came when Ghana’s rap heavyweight, Sarkodie, mounted the stage.
He thrilled fans with powerful performances of Adonai, Saara, No Pressure and Happy Day, drawing massive cheers as the crowd rapped along bar for bar.
The concert reached its climax when King of the Street, Shatta Wale, took over the stage as the final act.
Performing hit songs such as On God, Freedom, Gringo and Kakai, the self-acclaimed dancehall king delivered a high-octane performance that sent the stadium into a frenzy.
