Hoodtalk Music Festival
Annual Festival • Climate Change • African Child Health • Girl Child Issues • Youth Empowerment
Planning is already underway with detailed 3D mockups of the event spaces, designed to create unforgettable experiences that celebrate African music, culture, and unity. Thank you, VirtualhubGH!
Expected Artistry
Amapiano • Afrobeat • Dance hall • Hip Hop • Pop • R&B • Jazz • Rock • House
Past Hoodtalk
Goal
Donate to a 14m USD initiative to construct 5 pediatric clinics in 5 regions in Ghana.
Attendance
105,000+ Attendees, 5 Regional Tours,
40k Expected May 2026!
Global Reach
100+ Countries
Powered By
DreamChild Foundation
The presenting organization, championing children’s rights through music for change and building community.
Virtual Hub Ghana
Technical partner providing broadcast infrastructure and digital solutions for global reach.
StepNorth Media
Broadcasting partner with 35+ years experience, managing technology infrastructure and global streaming
Platinum Star Media Group
Media and public relations partner led by Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, managing global communications.
Fly-Away Promotions
Event production partner led by Dr. Hasaan Rasheed, bringing world-class entertainment expertise.
Other supporters include Media Magique, Kuber Group Africa, and AG Care Ghana.
Hosted By
Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle
Global Entrepreneur, Talent Manager, Dreamchild Foundation Goodwill Ambassador, Platinum Star Media Group CEO
Dr. Hassan Rasheed
Actor (In Black Panther), Fitness Mogul, Humanitarian, Filmmaker, Fly-Away Promotions CEO
Festival Highlights
Music Icon Stonebwoy headlined this international cultural phenomenon
Top-tier MCs
MC Merquary Quaye, MC Portfolio, and MC Tell lead high-energy celebrations
DJ Spices – Naomi Quartey
The youngest female DJ bringing fresh energy and representation
Global Coverage
Broadcast on KGCV DTV channel dedicated to HoodTalk
ON THE STAGE AT HOODTALK 2025
STONEBOY
Dynamic performer and crowd favorite.
EFYA
Singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi, Ghana.
Read about the rest of the 2025 Line-Up
Planning Committee
Our Distinguished 10+ Member Planning Committee
Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle, PhD ,Branding, Promotion and Fundraising
John Nance USA, Streaming
Phil Fisher USA, Logistics and Fundraising
Dr. Mercy Ngozie USA, Artists and Fundraising
Prince Amoakohene Boafo USA, DreamChild Representative, USA
Steven Brown, Global Campaign and Partnership
Kweku Mandela Amoah SA, Artists, Logistics and Fundraising
Pakwasi Henry Holbrook-Smith GH. Program Director
Kwaku Amoakohene GH, Logistics and Equipment
Yvonne Ocloo GH, Branding and Promotion
David Kattah, CEO, Veetickets
Richmond Adu-Poku GH, Public Relations
The Organizations Behind Hoodtalk