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KUMASI RISING 2026, KUMASI

Name: KUMASI RISING 2026, KUMASI
Start: 2026-10-21T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-21T20:00:00.000Z
Location: KNUST Great Hall

KUMASI RISING 2026 is a music, media and tourism dialogue focused on positioning the creative economy and shaping Kumasi's future. Part of the Rapperholic 26 initiative, the event brings conversations about creativity, entertainment, culture and economic growth to KNUST Great Hall, with free admission.

Date and time: Wed, Oct 21, 20264:00 PM UTC – 8:00 PM UTC
Location: KNUST Great HallKNUST, Kumasi, Kumasi, GhanaGet directions

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Get ready for KUMASI RISING 2026, KUMASI, a special Music, Media & Tourism Dialogue under the Rapperholic 26, More Than Music initiative.

Taking place at the KNUST Great Hall in Kumasi, the event explores the role of music, media, tourism and the creative industries in shaping the future of Kumasi and Ghana's growing creative economy.

Under the theme "Positioning the Creative Economy: Shaping Kumasi's Future," Kumasi Rising 2026 creates a platform for meaningful conversations about creative talent, cultural development, entertainment, tourism opportunities and the economic potential of Ghana's creative sector.

The dialogue aims to highlight the importance of connecting creativity with business, tourism and development while encouraging greater recognition of Kumasi as a center for entertainment, culture and innovation.

Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, musician, media professional, student, tourism enthusiast or someone interested in the future of Ghana's creative industry, this event offers an opportunity to engage with ideas shaping the industry.

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Date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026

Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Venue: KNUST Great Hall, Kumasi

Admission: FREE

Theme: Positioning the Creative Economy: Shaping Kumasi's Future

Initiative: Rapperholic 26, More Than Music

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Music, Media & Tourism Dialogue
Conversations about Ghana's creative economy
Exploring opportunities in music and entertainment
The role of media in creative industry development
Tourism and cultural development in Kumasi
Positioning Kumasi as a creative and cultural destination
Creative entrepreneurship and economic growth
Free admission
KNUST Great Hall
Wednesday, 21st October 2026

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