HOODTALK

MUSIC FESTIVAL 

Following the success of HoodTalk 2024 & 2025, we’re excited to announce that HoodTalk Music Festival is now an annual event! In 2026, we’re expanding across borders to bring you an unprecedented musical experience in Ghana and South Africa!

3D Animation Creating Visual for Hoodtalk 2026

Past Hoodtalk

DreamChild Foundation, Virtual Hub, StepNorth, Platinum Star Media Group, Inc., and Fly-Away Promotions, Inc.

Dr. Marie Y. Lemelle,
Dr. Hassan

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-at-Hoodtalk poster

Dynamic performer and crowd favorite.

EFYA-at-Hoodtalk Poster

Singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi, Ghana.

Our distinguished 10+ member planning committee includes:

  • Dr. Marie Lemelle PhD USA ,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
  • 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