Hoodtalk
Music Festival 2026
Annual Festival • Climate Change • African Child Health • Girl Child Issues • Youth Empowerment
Coming Next | Hoodtalk 2026
IN GHANA AND THE USA !
THE VISION
We’re building something you’ve never seen before.
3D-designed event spaces across two countries. Every detail engineered for an unforgettable experience. Thank you, VirtualhubGH!
THE LINEUP
ARTISTS
DROPPING
SOON.
The 2026 lineup is being curated. When it drops, you’ll hear it everywhere. Until then — here’s the caliber you can expect.
Amapiano / Afrobeat / Dancehall
Hip Hop / R&B / Jazz / House / ROCK
Previously at Hoodtalk
Stonebwoy
Efya
Edem
PARTNER WITH US
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Party With A Purpose. Reach 30,000+ live attendees at Independence Square and millions online across 190+ countries.
Hoodtalk 2025
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
Championing children’s rights through music for change.
VirtualHub GH
Technical partner providing broadcast infrastructure and digital solutions .
StepNorth Media
Broadcasting partner with 35+ years experience, managing global streaming.
Platinum Star Media Group
Entertainment and media production driving global impact.
Fly-Away Promotions
Event promotion and talent management across international markets.
Media Magique
Creative media solutions and storytelling for brands and cultural initiatives.
Kuber Group Africa
Pan-African business conglomerate supporting arts, culture, and economic development.
YOUR HOSTS
Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle
Global Entrepreneur, Talent Manager, Dreamchild Foundation Goodwill Ambassador, Platinum Star Media Group CEO.
Dr. Hassan Rasheed
Actor (Black Panther), Fitness Mogul, Humanitarian, Filmmaker, Fly-Away Promotions CEO.
LOOKING BACK
Past Highlights
Stonebwoy Headlined
International cultural phenomenon with 5 regional tours across Ghana
Top-Tier MCs
MC Merquary Quaye, MC Portfolio, and MC Tell led the celebrations
DJ Spices — Naomi Quartey
The youngest female DJ bringing fresh energy and representation
Global Broadcast
Dedicated KGCV DTV channel for worldwide coverage
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 Mercy Alu PhD ,Branding, Promotion and Fundraising
John Nance USA, Streaming
Phil Fisher USA, Logistics and Fundraising
Dr. Mercy Alu-Ning 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