Rhythms On Da Runway celebrates African fashion, music tonight

The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre will come alive tonight when this year’s edition of Rhythms On Da Runway opens.

Over the years, the event has become a major highlight on the entertainment calendar and tonight’s event is expected to leave lasting memories on the minds of attendees. 

Dubbed the Kente Edition, the event will show the rich history and timeless beauty of Kente, Ghanaian hand-woven strips made of silk and cotton.

It will celebrate African and in particular Ghanaian heritage, creativity, craftsmanship, sustainability and tradition. 

In an interview in Accra last week, the Creative President of Nineteen57 (organisers of the event), Kofi Okyere Darko, known in the media space as KOD, said the production team had put in place measures for a memorable show. 

He urged lovers of music and fashion to turn up in their numbers to support a good cause. KOD added that the artistes and fashion designers were poised to thrill patrons with their creativity. 

Patrons will enjoy performances from Asaabea Cropper, Nene Agyeman and Amandzeba. Musicians Camidoh, Nacee, Kwabena Kwabena, Edem, Epixode and Michael Stuckey (USA) are also billed to perform.

This year's Rhythms On Da Runway will honour some individuals who have contributed immensely to the advancement of the creative arts in Ghana. 

They include Agya Koo Nimo, Kwabena Kwabena, Chief Momodo Dele and Bibie Brew. 

Known in private life as Daniel Amponsah, Agya Koo Nimo has established himself as Ghana's foremost promoter of acoustic guitar Highlife and folklore (palm wine music). 

Chief Dele Momodu of Ovation fame has over the years invested in and supported Ghanaian creatives in diverse ways. 

Musician Kwabena Kwabena is undoubtedly one of Ghana’s finest voices in Highlife music who has inspired many with his craft while Bibie Brew, born Beatrice Adjorkor Anyankor, known for her soulful voice has cemented herself as one of the highest selling African and Ghanaian international artistes. 

Like previous editions, tonight’s event would bring a lot of stakeholders together to celebrate the creative industry. 

Since its inception in 2010, Rhythms On Da Runway has grown into an event that fuses African fashion and music and celebrates creatives in the two industries while highlighting important issues. 

Speaking at the launch earlier this year, Producer and Creative Director of Rhythms On Da Runway, Yvonne Ocloo, said for over a decade, this event had been a celebration of the powerful intersection between fashion, culture and music.
 

"For this edition, we challenge designers to draw inspiration from the ancient wisdom of our Kente weavers, creating collections that are both groundbreaking and sustainable. Just as Kente weaving has stood the test of time, so too should our commitment to responsible fashion," she said.