Ghana Launches Groundbreaking All-Female Music Festival

On Thursday, Ghana's music scene celebrated a landmark moment with the official unveiling of the She Rhythms Festival, the country's inaugural all‑female music event aimed at tackling gender disparities within the entertainment industry.

Set to run from December 4 to 6, 2025, at Alliance Française, the three‑day event is the result of a partnership between the Musicians Union of Ghana and Alliance Française Accra, which organizers say offers a transformative stage for women in music.

During the launch, MUSIGA President Bessa Simons highlighted the pressing demand for equal recognition and chances for women, while the ceremony showcased acts from gospel star Celestine Donkor, dancehall performer Aklerh, and emerging talent Maya Blu.

RAM Media CEO Augustine Mark called the project “a platinum platform for women to display their talent, forge networks, and engage with the global stage,” underscoring the festival’s worldwide aspirations for Ghanaian female musicians.

At the launch held at Alliance Française, a range of performers appeared, such as American fusion artist Kim Poole and Ghanaian star Efya, the festival’s official ambassador. DJ Nyce highlighted female prowess in DJing, and the traditional ensemble Amamre paid tribute to Ghanaian cultural heritage.

Chairperson Nana Adwoa Awindor explained the festival’s goal of celebrating and elevating women’s musical voices, tackling entrenched gender gaps in Ghana’s music scene. The effort arrives as more people acknowledge the hurdles women encounter in securing performance slots, industry connections, and global exposure.

Notable guests such as former MUSIGA President Diana Hopeson, Professor Esi Sutherland Addy, and executives from multiple music bodies were in attendance, signaling wide institutional backing for boosting women’s participation in entertainment.

The festival’s theme, “Empowering Her Voice, Amplifying Her Art, Reshaping,” conveys its aim to foster enduring change instead of just offering short‑term performance chances for female musicians.

Industry leaders offered supportive comments on the initiative’s possible influence, as representatives from the Ghana Tourism Authority, Ghana Cultural Forum, National Film Board, and Charterhouse voiced institutional endorsement for the pioneering event.

The event wrapped up with Abena Ruthy, MUSIGA’s second vice‑president and head of the Gender Desk, reaffirming the union’s pledge to promote gender equality across the music sector. Her comments highlighted the festival’s function as a driver for wider structural reforms.

In addition to shows, She Rhythms offers mentorship, collaborative workshops, and networking avenues aimed at establishing lasting career routes for women musicians. This all‑encompassing strategy tackles both instant visibility demands and long‑term industry change.

The festival marks a major advance in Ghana’s entertainment landscape, possibly motivating comparable projects throughout West Africa where gender gaps remain in creative fields. Its success could set a benchmark for women‑centric cultural events across the region.

MC Doreen Avio from Hitz FM steered the evening’s flow, and the ceremonial cake‑cutting marked the formal start of this transformative musical voyage for Ghanaian women in the entertainment world.

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