HOODTALK
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Trademark registered • Annual Festival • Impowering Musicians • Building Pediatric Clinics • Climate Action
Coming Next | Hoodtalk 2026
Following the success of HoodTalk 2025, we’re excited to announce that HoodTalk Music Festival is now an annual event!
What started as a groundbreaking initiative by the DreamChild Foundation has transformed into a yearly global celebration that brings together musicians, communities, and changemakers from around the world.
HoodTalk Music Festival 2025
May 9, 2025
🌍 Global Reach
195+
Countries Broadcasting
🎯 Goal
$14M
Fundraising Target
👥 Attendance
15,000+
Expected Attendees
Powered By
DreamChild Foundation, Virtual Hub, StepNorth, Platinum Star Media Group, Inc., and Fly-Away Promotions, Inc.
Hosted By
Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle
Global Entrepreneur, Talent Manager,
Goodwill Ambassador,
Platinum Star Media Group CEO
Dr. Hasaan Rasheed
Actor (Black Panther), Fitness Mogul
Humanitarian, Filmmaker
Fly-Away Promotions CEO
Festival Highlights
Music Icon Stonebwoy headlines 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
Powerful Cause: Raising funds for 5 pediatric clinics in Accra, Ghana
ON THE STAGE AT HOODTALK 2025
STONEBOY
Dynamic performer and crowd favorite
EDEM
Ghana’s rap sensation
Read about the rest of the 2025 Line-Up
🤝 Planning Committee
Our distinguished 10+ member planning committee includes:
- Dr. Marie Lemelle – Co-host & DreamChild Foundation Goodwill Ambassador
- Dr. Mercy Hassan – Co-host
- Prince Amoakohene Boafo – DreamChild
- John Nance – Event Coordinator
- Phil Fisher – Production
- Kwaku Amoakohene – Strategic Planning
- David Kattah – Logistics
- Yvonne Ocloo – Community Outreach
- Tourism Representative
- Youth & Health Representatives