This video, shared by blogger Sweet Sonia, serves as a compelling testament to the widespread popularity of Ghanaian music.
During one of the AFCON concerts, an Ivorian DJ aimed to inject exhilarating energy into the atmosphere by playing hit songs from Ghanaian artists.
The result was an explosive reaction from the crowd, composed of soccer fans from various countries, although predominantly Ivorians due to their hosting of the 2023 AFCON tournament.
Notably, the DJ included Shatta Wale’s Ayoo, which elicited an overwhelming sense of euphoria, highlighting the extensive recognition of Wale’s brand.
Additionally, the unidentified DJ also featured Sarkodie’s Adonai and a track from the esteemed Ghanaian musician, Kaakyire Kwame Appiah.
Ghana plays Egypt tomorrow, Ghanaian fans express optimism
Despite the disappointing loss to Cape Verde in Ghana’s initial Group B match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, there are still optimistic Ghanaian fans who anticipate a better performance in the upcoming game against Egypt on Thursday.
Cape Verde surprised the Black Stars with a 2-1 defeat on Sunday, placing themselves at the top of the table with three points, while Ghana remains at the bottom without any points.
Egypt and Mozambique currently hold the second and third positions, respectively, with one point each after their thrilling 2-2 draw in the other Group B encounter.
Undeterred by the setback, some Ghanaian fans here in Abidjan are eagerly anticipating a strong comeback against Egypt to secure the team’s qualification to the next stage of the competition.
Considering the national team’s tendency to start tournaments slowly, these fans firmly believe that the Black Stars can secure three points against the Pharaohs.
“We can get three points against Egypt and probably beat Mozambique to qualify. The team must just get things right this time,” one supporter said in an interview.
The Chief Drummer for the Black Stars, Joseph Langabel who blamed the players for their abysmal performance in the first game, said there was always room for improvement.
“This kind of football by the Black Stars is clearly unacceptable. They play as if there is nothing at stake and would at the end, break our hearts,” he stated.
“They really need to sit up in the next game, otherwise we would not qualify to the next stage of the competition,” he stressed.
Afua Serwaa, who was hoping to hit the streets of Abidjan to celebrate Ghana’s victory said, “I am sure there would be victories in subsequent games. We must trust the boys to deliver.”
“Dede Ayew and his team must win the next match to compensate Ghanaians for the heartbreak,” she added.