The organisers of the much-hyped music reality contest dubbed ‘Adamfopa Talent Quest Show’ have named renowned Ghanaian dancehall artiste Samini, who has earned the coveted title ‘King of African Dancehall’, as one of the headline act for the grand finale of the event scheduled for October 26, 2024.
The grand finale of the event, which is expected to attract stakeholders in the music space in Ghana’s, Europe and other countries, will take place on October 26 at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysées Hotel in Paris-France.
The Adamfopa Talent Quest Show is a creative initiative created by Groupe Adamfopa Services Paris, operators of Paris-based Adamfopa Media Paris, to unearth the talent, creative skills and artistic prowess of young African’s born and bred in the dispora to reconnect with their heritage.
The show is a celebration of African music, dance, creative skills, arts while unearthing the untapped skills of young Ghanaian/African, upcoming artistes and Africans in general living in Europe and by extension in the diaspora.
Chief Executive Officer of Adamfopa Media Paris, Isaac Oppong Dwomoh, emphasised that the event seeks to provide a unique platform to re-connect “our diasporan youth” with their roots and promote our traditions on an international stage.
He further explained that the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show aims to celebrate and showcase the talents of the Ghanaians/Africans in the diaspora, adding that the event is expected to attract a number of high profile personalities, celebrities, entertainers, musicians, traditional rulers and African cultural exhibitors.
The grand finale will also feature the ‘Unveiling Ghana Experience Concert’ – a musical extravaganza designed to showcase pure Ghanaian music performances by Ghanaian artists.
Being organised jointly by the Paris-based Groupe Adamfopa Services Paris and RAM Media Concepts (Ghana), the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show grand finale promises to be memorable contest, offering attendees a unique and unforgettable musical experience.
Samini, the headline act and brand ambassador for the contest, is a stalwart in live music performance known for his captivating stage presence that always leaves his audience wanting more.
The legendary reggae-dancehall icon is expected to put up a passionate musical performance to take his audience back into memory lane, where he will be expected to perform live rendition of some of his early day’s music tracks such as Linda, Sweet Mistake, Obaa, My Own, among others.
There would be performances from surprise guest artistes who have also been invited to hit the stage at the night’s event. Isaac Oppong Dwomoh further hinted that artists such as Jupitar, Abrewa Nana, Bogo Blay, Pinky Pecks and some of Ghana’s renowned contemporary dance icons such Allo Danny now known as DannyGMC, Offycial Serwaa, among others, have also been billed to mentor the contestants and artists and also act as judges/juries for the competition.
The Ghanaian organising partner of the event, Augustine Mark – CEO of RAM Media Concepts, noted that about 26 contestants were screened for the contest through auditions, performances and poetry recital at two different auditions organised in Sarcelles, Paris on September 7 and 14, 2024.
Mr. Augustine further explained that eight contestants were successfully selected to compete for the final spot where they stand the chance of winning mouth-watering cash prizes, studio recording packages, fully expenses-paid holiday trips outside France to any European nation of choice and many consolation prices.
He said the event is expected to attract thousands of music fans, adding that a number of fan-making performances have been created to entertain fans.
Sources close to Samini’s camp have hinted that the ‘King of African Dancehall’ will perform to sway women off their feet, something he is good at doing anytime he takes the stage. Samini has performed alongside Sean Paul, Akon, Kevin Little, Shaggy, Wayne Wonder, Damian Marley, Bennie Man, Jay-Z, Chaka Demus & Pliers, and Steel Pulse. He has also received international recognition as well as toured the UK, Germany, Italy, Canada and the Netherlands.
