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Musicians Union of Ghana

Also known as: MUSIGA

Musicians Union of Ghana — union organizing the creative sector and launching the "Highlife to the World" global campaign ahead of Ghana's 70th anniversary in 2027.

2026-04-272026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    H2TW is organised by Showbiz Africa, the Musicians Union of Ghana, the Black Star Experience, Benayacon and the Ghana Embassy in Madrid, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Creative Arts Agency, the Ghana

    Highlife to the World campaign for Black Star Experience 2027 launched in Barcelona
  3. Daily Guide

    We hope to host H2TW every year for our audience.” H2TW is organised by Showbiz Africa, Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Black Star Experience, Benayacon, and the Ghana Embassy in Madrid, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ministry of Fore

    Highlife To The World Kicks Off In Barcelona
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The Paris masterclass, organised by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) in partnership with BenayaCon Promotions and ShowBiz Africa, marked the first event in an international campaign aimed at introducing new audiences around the world to the unique sounds, rhythms and cultura

    Highlife to the World campaign begins global journey with Paris launch
  6. Joy Online

    He is also affiliated with several professional music bodies, including the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) and the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO).

    Kofi San to launch third studio album ‘Alpha’s Miracle’ on August 16
  7. Joy Online

    The President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons, has said Highlife is intrinsically Ghanaian and that although some countries try to claim it as their own, they cannot take the genre away from Ghana.

    Highlife is ours, and nobody can deny that – MUSIGA President
  8. Joy Online

    His death was announced by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA). Born Deroy Taylor on January 6, 1936, in Cape Coast, Ebo Taylor was one of Africa’s most influential guitarists, composers, arrangers and producers.

    Ebo Taylor’s funeral set for August 1 as family announces final rites
  9. Joy Online

    His death was announced by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA). Born Deroy Taylor on January 6, 1936, in Cape Coast, Ebo Taylor was one of Africa’s most influential guitarists, composers, arrangers and producers.

    Ebo Taylor’s funeral set for August 1 as family announces final rites
  10. Daily Guide

    Organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid, Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Showbiz Africa and the BlackStar Experience, the concert at Barcelona’s SeaSea Club starts at 10:00 a.m.

    Ghana To Launch Highlife Campaign In Spain
  11. Daily Guide

    Organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid, Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Showbiz Africa and the BlackStar Experience, the concert at Barcelona’s SeaSea Club starts at 10:00 a.m.

    Ghana To Launch Highlife Campaign In Spain
  12. Joy Online

    The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has extended its heartfelt condolences to Ghanaians affected by the recent floods, urging the public to remain vigilant and support ongoing relief efforts.

    MUSIGA sympathises with flood victims, urges Ghanaians to stay safe
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Highlife to the World campaign launches ahead of Ghana's 70th anniversary

The News

Ghana's "Highlife to the World: Black Star Experience 2027" campaign was officially launched in Barcelona on 2 August 2026, marking the start of a global initiative to promote the country's iconic music genre ahead of its 70th anniversary celebrations. The campaign will feature workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Highlife to the World campaign launches ahead of Ghana's 70th anniversary

    Ghana's "Highlife to the World: Black Star Experience 2027" campaign was officially launched in Barcelona on 2 August 2026, marking the start of a global initiative to promote the country's iconic music genre ahead of its 70th anniversary celebrations. The campaign will feature workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana launches Highlife music campaign ahead of 70th anniversary

    Ghana's Creative Arts Agency officially launched the 'Highlife to the World – The Black Star Experience 2027' campaign in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to promote Ghana's iconic highlife sound globally through workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas as part of activities marking Ghana's 70th independence anniversary.

    6 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ghana launches Highlife to World campaign in Paris

    Ghana's Highlife to the World campaign has launched internationally with a masterclass in Paris, celebrating the history and global influence of Highlife music following its inscription on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The initiative, organised by MUSIGA in partnership with BenayaCon Promotions and ShowBiz Africa, aims to preserve and promote Highlife on the global stage.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Kofi San to launch third album Alpha's Miracle in August

    Ghanaian gospel musician Kofi San will unveil his third studio album, Alpha's Miracle, at a launch event in Accra on August 16, 2026, at the Garrison Methodist Presbyterian Church in Burma Camp. The album follows his previous releases Jehovah Over Do and Genesis and continues his tradition of songs centred on faith, hope and spiritual transformation.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. MUSIGA launches global Highlife promotion campaign in 2026

    The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) President Bessa Simons announced the 'Highlife to the World' campaign to promote Ghana's Highlife music, which UNESCO inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List in December 2025. The campaign will be formally launched at a Barcelona concert on August 2, 2026, with rollout beginning in March 2027 alongside Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Ebo Taylor's funeral service set for August 1, 2026

    The family of legendary Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician Ebo Taylor has announced that his burial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Wesley Methodist Church, Saltpond, with final funeral rites at Victoria Park the following day. Taylor died on February 7, 2026, at age 90 at Saltpond Hospital, one day after the launch of the inaugural Ebo Taylor Festival.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ebo Taylor funeral scheduled for August 1, 2026

    The family of legendary highlife and Afrobeat musician Ebo Taylor has announced his burial service for Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Wesley Methodist Church in Saltpond, with final funeral rites at Victoria Park the following day. Taylor died on February 7, 2026, at age 90, having been a pioneering figure in highlife and Afrobeat music for over six decades.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana launches Highlife music campaign in Barcelona in 2026

    Ghana will hold a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign, promoting and preserving Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout beginning in March 2027.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Ghana launches Highlife global campaign in Barcelona August 2026

    Ghana will launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign with a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, featuring Ghanaian artists including Stonebwoy, Obrafour, and others. The campaign, organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid and partners, aims to promote and preserve Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout in March 2027.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 2 July

  1. MUSIGA extends condolences to flood victims, urges safety

    The Musicians Union of Ghana has extended condolences to those affected by recent floods that inundated parts of Accra and other areas, and urged the public to support relief efforts and prioritise safety by heeding weather advisories and avoiding flood-prone areas.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. 27th TGMA Music Summit brings 230 industry stakeholders together

    Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Over 200 music stakeholders gather for Ghana Music Summit

    Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. MUSIGA hosts Nigerian delegation studying creative economy

    The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) hosted a delegation from Nigeria's National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, led by Prof Dabin Haruna Khitwe, who were in Ghana on a study tour examining the creative economy and entrepreneurship for sustainable development.

    22 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 14 May

  1. MTN Ghana convenes digital music conference on sustainable income

    MTN Ghana hosted a Digital Music Conference in Accra bringing together over 100 stakeholders from Ghana's music and creative sector to examine how the digital music landscape can be structured to translate creativity into sustainable livelihoods. The forum addressed structural gaps in monetisation, rights management and value distribution within the industry.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Musicians Union praises MTN CRBT as income source for artists

    The president of the Musicians Union of Ghana commended MTN Ghana's Caller Ring Back Tone (CRBT) initiative at the MTN Digital Music Conference, describing it as a strategic intervention that offers artistes recurring, passive income through fan engagement and local consumption patterns, complementing streaming revenue in the digital age.

    4 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. MTN hosts conference on music monetisation for Ghanaian artistes

    MTN held a conference in Accra bringing together musicians, producers, and music industry stakeholders to discuss how digital platforms could help Ghanaian artistes create sustainable income, addressing challenges in converting visibility into financial gains.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 30 April

  1. MTN Ghana hosts inaugural Digital Music Conference on artistes' income

    MTN Ghana held its first Digital Music Conference to address how artistes can earn sustainable income in the digital age. The event featured industry stakeholders and examined revenue challenges on streaming platforms, with officials noting that alternative channels like caller ring-back tones (CRBT) may offer more accessible earnings routes.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite celebrates Ghanaian music, launches festival

    The 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite, held on April 25 at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, featured performances by veteran and contemporary artists and raised funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund. The event marked the official launch of a landmark Highlife Festival scheduled for October 2026 and the 'Highlife 2 the World Tour'.

    29 April 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 27 April

  1. MUSIGA hosts third highlife fundraiser, launches 2026 festival

    The Musicians Union of Ghana held its 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite on 25 April to raise funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund, featuring performances by Teacher, Mzbel, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, and others. The event announced the official launch of the Highlife Festival planned for October 2026 and the Highlife to the World Tour.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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