HOODTALK
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Annual Festival • Climate Change • African Child Health • Girl Child Issues • Youth Empowerment
Coming Next | Hoodtalk 2026!
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!
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.
Global Reach
100+ Countries
Attendance
105,000+ Attendees
5 Regionional Tours (40k expected May 2026!)
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,
Dreamchild Foundation 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.
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 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