UK to host Hiplife Festival 2008

Hip-Life music is an innovative Ghanaian fusion of Highlife and Hip-hop. Since its inception around 1998, into Ghanaian music, it has undergone various metamorphoses through language, hardcore rap to a more refined rhythm and eschewed any negative tendencies to command the greatest respect in our social fiber today.

It has now transcended over the borders of the country receiving a major boost along the West Coast of Africa and abroad, especially in the United Kingdom where the genre has been well accepted by Ghanaians and other nationals due to its uniqueness.

The aim of the Hip-Life Festival which has been celebrated in UK for the past three years is to exhibit the Ghanaian brand of Hip hop called Hip-Life which speaks to the youth more than any other outlet. This is one event that is designed to meet the aspirations of music lovers of Ghanaian descent to participate in the Festival and witness the hottest Ghanaian artists do their thang!

This year’s line-up is a mixture of great talent to make the celebration unique and tantalizing and promises to be the best so far. For the first time since the musical Jamboree started in 2006, Hip-Life heavyweights like, SYDNEY whose latest track “Africa Money – Oga De Chop” is riding high, 4×4 of “Hotgirls.com” fame, EBO the new Hip-life sensation, CASTRO with his current blockbuster single “Eye Mufe”and the entertaining NKASEI doing their classic hip-life tune “Tuobodom” with set the stage alight with their firing live performances! Representing the UK will be the talented NTATIA. More UK flavour to be confirmed…

The show will be hosted by the sizzling and gorgeous Melissa (Ghanaian Princess) and Eddie Kadi (Africa’s Funniest comedian). The hottest Ghanaian DJ’s and MC’s who are expected to thrill the crowd are DJ Alordia, Abrantee, Big L, Bibi and Amita my sweet Babe of the airwaves as well as Clarke Pintoa and Godfather.

The stage is set for another musical explosion and the event will take place on Saturday 18 October 2008 at The Stratford Rex, 361-375 Stratford High Street, Stratford, London E15 4QZ. Doors open from 10pm and the party ain’t done til 5am.The damage is a mere £12.50 in advance and more at the door. There will also be very limited VIP tickets for only £16.50 so rush and get yours because time and tide wait for no man!

In attendance along side the live music will be a fashion show by Sheelyblaze of N’kya Designs, live performance by the UK’s no 1 female saxophonist, Yolanda Brown and the semi-finals heats of the Miss West Africa beauty pageant.

This event is proudly sponsored by Lebara Mobile - Now, with a new great-quality Lebara Mobile Pay-As-You-Go SIM card you can make UK National (10p/minute) and international calls (4p/minute) directly from your mobile.  To find out more about their rates and other info, please visit www.lebara-mobile.co.uk or give us a call on 0870 075 5588.

Other sponsors are Kato Enterprises - importers of Nigerian Guinness and Malta Guinness, Oh Yes Magazine, Money Text Me, Divine Chocolate and Franko Trading.

As per usual, all artists are confirmed and guaranteed so come and celebrate at one of biggest events in the Ghanaian event calendar. If you love your Ghanaian music, you’ll be crazy to miss out! NO LONG TING………………………….!

For ticket outlets and further information, contact 07958 520 531, 07984 855 999 and 07970 628 530.

Hip-Life music is an innovative Ghanaian fusion of Highlife and Hip-hop. Since its inception around 1998, into Ghanaian music, it has undergone various metamorphoses through language, hardcore rap to a more refined rhythm and eschewed any negative tendencies to command the greatest respect in our social fiber today.

It has now transcended over the borders of the country receiving a major boost along the West Coast of Africa and abroad, especially in the United Kingdom where the genre has been well accepted by Ghanaians and other nationals due to its uniqueness.

The aim of the Hip-Life Festival which has been celebrated in UK for the past three years is to exhibit the Ghanaian brand of Hip hop called Hip-Life which speaks to the youth more than any other outlet. This is one event that is designed to meet the aspirations of music lovers of Ghanaian descent to participate in the Festival and witness the hottest Ghanaian artists do their thang!

This year’s line-up is a mixture of great talent to make the celebration unique and tantalizing and promises to be the best so far. For the first time since the musical Jamboree started in 2006, Hip-Life heavyweights like, SYDNEY whose latest track “Africa Money – Oga De Chop” is riding high, 4×4 of “Hotgirls.com” fame, EBO the new Hip-life sensation, CASTRO with his current blockbuster single “Eye Mufe”and the entertaining NKASEI doing their classic hip-life tune “Tuobodom” with set the stage alight with their firing live performances! Representing the UK will be the talented NTATIA. More UK flavour to be confirmed…

The show will be hosted by the sizzling and gorgeous Melissa (Ghanaian Princess) and Eddie Kadi (Africa’s Funniest comedian). The hottest Ghanaian DJ’s and MC’s who are expected to thrill the crowd are DJ Alordia, Abrantee, Big L, Bibi and Amita my sweet Babe of the airwaves as well as Clarke Pintoa and Godfather.

The stage is set for another musical explosion and the event will take place on Saturday 18 October 2008 at The Stratford Rex, 361-375 Stratford High Street, Stratford, London E15 4QZ. Doors open from 10pm and the party ain’t done til 5am.The damage is a mere £12.50 in advance and more at the door. There will also be very limited VIP tickets for only £16.50 so rush and get yours because time and tide wait for no man!

In attendance along side the live music will be a fashion show by Sheelyblaze of N’kya Designs, live performance by the UK’s no 1 female saxophonist, Yolanda Brown and the semi-finals heats of the Miss West Africa beauty pageant.

This event is proudly sponsored by Lebara Mobile - Now, with a new great-quality Lebara Mobile Pay-As-You-Go SIM card you can make UK National (10p/minute) and international calls (4p/minute) directly from your mobile.  To find out more about their rates and other info, please visit www.lebara-mobile.co.uk or give us a call on 0870 075 5588.

Other sponsors are Kato Enterprises - importers of Nigerian Guinness and Malta Guinness, Oh Yes Magazine, Money Text Me, Divine Chocolate and Franko Trading.

As per usual, all artists are confirmed and guaranteed so come and celebrate at one of biggest events in the Ghanaian event calendar. If you love your Ghanaian music, you’ll be crazy to miss out! NO LONG TING………………………….!

For ticket outlets and further information, contact 07958 520 531, 07984 855 999 and 07970 628 530.