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Samini and King Paluta, to headline the much-anticipated GH Sankofa Euro Tour — a five-city musical journey across Europe
Kojo PJay, wins Comic Writer of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Comedy Awards
Tui has challenged the prevailing narrative on over tourism.
Ghanaian music legends Emmanuel Andrews Samini, popularly known as Samini, and rising star Thomas Agyei Wereko, known in showbiz as King Paluta, are set to headline the much-anticipated GH Sankofa Euro Tour — a five-city musical journey across Europe, launching in July 2025.
The tour, which will also feature celebrated Ghanaian artists Afriyie Wutah and Epixode, is a bold showcase of Ghana’s vibrant contemporary music scene and a cultural celebration aimed at reconnecting the diaspora with their roots.
Speaking at the press launch in Accra on Monday, June 9, 2025, the organisers said the GH Sankofa Euro Tour is a collaborative effort between Showbiz Express Multimedia Limited, a premier Ghanaian event production and artist management company, the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), and Bravo Entertainment, based in the Netherlands.
According to Anthony Boateng, Operations Manager at Showbiz Express, the tour is a cultural odyssey designed to share the depth and dynamism of Ghanaian music with a global audience.The GH Sankofa Euro Tour is more than a concert series — it’s a celebration of identity, heritage, and artistic excellence. It offers a unique opportunity to bring our music to new audiences while deepening the cultural connection for Ghanaians living abroad,”
The tour will begin on July 18, 2025, at the iconic Paradiso Music Centre in Amsterdam, before moving on to Paris, Brussels, Düsseldorf, and Bremen over the course of one and a half months. Each city will host electrifying live performances, rich cultural exhibitions, and engaging moments aimed at showcasing the best of Ghanaian artistry.
Mr. Boateng added, “This is our Sankofa moment — going back to our roots, and bringing along the world to experience the soul of Ghana through music. We hope to not only entertain but to inspire curiosity and appreciation for Ghanaian culture on an international stage.”
The GH Sankofa Euro Tour is expected to draw large crowds from both the Ghanaian diaspora and the wider European music-loving community. It represents a significant milestone in Ghana’s creative export strategy and marks a renewed effort to position the country as a global hub for musical talent and cultural influenceKojo PJay, a rising star in Ghana’s comedy scene, has won the Comic Writer of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Comedy Awards held on May 24 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. Known for his witty and socially conscious scripts, Kojo was celebrated for his work on the award-winning “Half Serious Show” aired on GHOne TV for three seasons.
In his acceptance speech, Kojo dedicated the award to all comedians and comedy writers, emphasizing the importance of their craft. He later expressed his ambition on social media to elevate comic writing to the same status as songwriting at major award shows like the TGMAs.
His win highlights the increasing appreciation of behind-the-scenes talents and reinforces his role as a leading voice in Ghana’s evolving comedy landscape.Tui, Europe’s largest travel operator, has challenged the prevailing narrative on overtourism.
The company claims that short-term rental platforms like Airbnb—not traditional hotels are the main drivers of overcrowding in popular destinations. In cities like Barcelona, Venice, and Santorini, overtourism has sparked rising rent prices, strained infrastructure, and irate local communties.This debate is shaping the future of travel and accommodation—affecting tourists, locals, and businesses alike.






