{"id":1271848,"date":"2022-12-30T23:01:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T23:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/12\/30\/afro-nation-meek-mill-sticks-a-neck-out-for-young-thug-tiwas-shoes-could-literally-not-hold-her-on-day-1\/"},"modified":"2022-12-30T23:01:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T23:01:55","slug":"afro-nation-meek-mill-sticks-a-neck-out-for-young-thug-tiwas-shoes-could-literally-not-hold-her-on-day-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/12\/30\/afro-nation-meek-mill-sticks-a-neck-out-for-young-thug-tiwas-shoes-could-literally-not-hold-her-on-day-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Afro Nation: Meek Mill sticks a neck out for Young Thug, Tiwa’s shoes could literally not hold her on Day 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There is no doubt that Nigeria\u2019s talent pool musically barely ever sees a dry run, which makes one wonder how Tiwa Savage is still killing it despite the emergence of new acts breaking through the scene.<\/p>\n

Tiwa was the sixth act at Afro Nation Ghana and her initial set of performances felt refreshing as ever.<\/p>\n

The 42-year-old\u2019s showmanship proved why she remains relevant after over a decade in the game. But even she would not rest on her laurels for her next set.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25Evergreen @TiwaSavage<\/a> had to go shoeless\ud83d\udc62for this one at #AfronationGhana2022<\/a> \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded pic.twitter.com\/fwKBLhfdnf<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Culture Joint (@CultureJoint) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cI look expensive but I have to take these shoes off. Because I heard you guys paid too much money, so I want to give you your money\u2019s worth,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Immediately, her sole touched the ground, she drove into \u2018My Darling\u2019 and never looked back as she went hit after hit.<\/p>\n

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Tiwa Savage is such a showstopper \ud83d\udd25 #AfroNationGhana<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/P7brzsOASI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) December 29, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While performing her Asake-featured \u2018Loaded\u2019 song, she reiterated how much of her mistakes she is willing to own as human as she is.<\/p>\n

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Ahead of her performance was Ku Lo Sa hitmaker, Oxlade. From Sarkodie\u2019s Non Living Thing to the Afrobeats\u2019 musician\u2019s fan favourites, he was epic.<\/p>\n

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Did @oxladeofficial<\/a> really have to take us this far? This rendition at #AfroNationGhana<\/a> is refreshingly soothing\ud83d\ude0d pic.twitter.com\/PSQWknyaFX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Culture Joint (@CultureJoint) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

CKay also did his bid on the night which was opened by Gyakie and Kuami Eugene respectively.<\/p>\n

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@theculturejoint \u266c original sound \u2013 theculturejoint<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In between that was another exhilarating one from Kamo Mphela.<\/p>\n

Finally, Meek Mill\u2019s dreams came true, but with an accompanying nightmare. The King of Philly had earlier communicated his passion to visit Africa, and Afro Nation was a good chance to make that happen.<\/p>\n

On Thursday night, the American rapper did his final set at the festival which happened at the Marine Drive, Black Star Square.<\/p>\n

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The night Meek Mill prayed for finally came true at #AfronationGhana2022<\/a> \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the dream chaser performing \u2018Dreams and Nightmares\u2019 \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/qit4nnejq8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Culture Joint (@CultureJoint) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But his commute to the premises ahead of his performance was a turbulent one. He was mobbed by fans excited to see their superstar which led to his phone getting allegedly stolen.<\/p>\n

But that did not deter the 35-year-old rapper who had been popping-a-wheelie all night long the previous day in Accra\u2019s streets.<\/p>\n

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Popping-a-wheelie is an acrobatic driving or riding stunt of lifting up the front tire.<\/em><\/p>\n

Meek could not hide the love received from Ghanaians since he touched down.<\/p>\n

He also took a moment to address solicit support for a colleague in the game, Young Thug who is currently in a legal battle with the US Courts.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8Meek Mill found himself preaching \u2018Free Thug\u2019 at #AfronationGhana2022<\/a>\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded in Accra. <\/p>\n

\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8US rapper, Young Thug is set to face trial with 14 co-defendants in a RICO indictment against YSL members in May. 7 of an initial 28 defendants accepted plea deals, 6 more to be tried later. pic.twitter.com\/pVjrfq3Bl2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

US rapper, Young Thug is set to face trial with 14 co-defendants in a RICO indictment against YSL members in May. Seven of an initial 28 defendants accepted plea deals, six more are to be tried later.<\/p>\n

P Square crowned the night with a thrilling showdown to close Day 1 of what was nothing short of a cracker.<\/p>\n

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P Square is back again\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udfff\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udfff\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udfff#AfronationGhana2022<\/a> #Afronation<\/a> #Afronation2022<\/a> #AfroNationGhana<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/szMDEr9200<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ghana Weekend (@GhanaWeekend) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Friday ushers in the final batch of stars to create lasting memories with music lovers.<\/p>\n

They are Camidoh, KiDi, Black Sherif, Asake, Stonebwoy, Dadju, Rema and Skepta.<\/p>\n

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The author, Kenneth Awotwe Darko is a journalist, music enthusiast and social media analyst.<\/em><\/p>\n

Follow him on Twitter via\u00a0@TheKennethDarko<\/a> on Facebook, Kenneth Awotwe Darko<\/em> and @TheKenDarko on Instagram.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Email: Kenneth.darko@myjoyonline.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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