Accra is set to host Asakaa Rave 2026 on Saturday, December 19, as organisers prepare to celebrate Ghana’s drill music culture and its growing influence on the country’s entertainment scene.

The event, presented by AFRODAM and Asakaa Boys, will take place at Untamed Empire in Accra, starting at 2:00 pm. It will be held under the theme Culture. Vibe. Energy.

Asakaa, also known as Ghanaian drill, is a music genre and cultural movement that originated in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, around 2020. The genre blends elements of UK and American drill with Ghanaian hip-hop influences, incorporating local languages, particularly Twi, alongside English and distinctive street expressions.

Beyond its musical identity, Asakaa has developed into a wider cultural movement associated with youth expression, fashion, community identity and creative independence. Its growth is closely linked to the emergence of Kumerica, a cultural identity that gave Kumasi an American-inspired identity through neighbourhood names, fashion and creative expression.

At the centre of the movement is the Asakaa Boys collective, associated with the independent label Life Living Records. Its members include:

• O'Kenneth


• Jay Bahd


• Kawabanga


• Cedi City Boy


• Reggie


• Kwaku DMC


• Sean Lifer


• Rabby Jones


• Braa Benk

Together, they have contributed to the development and visibility of the Asakaa sound within Ghana’s music industry.

Asakaa Rave 2026 seeks to bring attention to this cultural identity through an event centred on music, entertainment and community. Its theme, Culture. Vibe. Energy., reflects the organisers’ emphasis on celebrating the sound and culture that have helped shape a distinct part of Ghana’s contemporary music landscape.

The event also forms part of Accra’s December entertainment calendar, a period that traditionally attracts increased social and cultural activities across the city.

Event Details

• Event: Asakaa Rave 2026


• Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026


• Time: 2:00 pm


• Venue: Untamed Empire, Accra


• Presented by: AFRODAM and Asakaa Boys


• Theme: Culture. Vibe. Energy.

Tickets and Partnerships

Interested attendees can access ticket information by dialling *800*300#.

Businesses and organisations interested in sponsorship and partnership opportunities can contact the organisers on:

• 0559322285


• 0554602090


• 0554453520