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Usher, Stormzy, Stonebwoy, Tems, Gyakie, others to headline Global Citizen festival in Accra

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Usher, Stormzy, Stonebwoy, Tems, Gyakie, others to headline Global Citizen festival in Accra

Global Citizen is bringing its annual Global Citizen Festival to Ghana for the first time to mark their 10th anniversary.

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The event will be held on September 24, at the Black Star Square in Accra.

Performing for the first time in Ghana is RnB legend Usher Raymond, singer/songwriter SZA, H.E.R and Nigeria’s Tems.

Also joining the headline act is English rapper Stormzy, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy and songbird Gyakie.

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The aim of Global Citizen to Ghana is to join the advocacy in ending extreme poverty and again to protect and uplift the world’s most vulnerable.

Reacting to the news, President Nana Afuko-Addo noted that “Ghana is honoured to host this year’s edition of the Global Citizen Festival. I look forward to welcoming each and every one of you to Accra, capital of the country at the centre of the world.”

“Together, let us join hands and help accelerate progress towards the realisation of the SDGs,” he continued, referring to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (a.k.a Global Goals) to end extreme poverty and its systemic causes.

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“We owe it to the next generation to live in a world free from poverty, disease, and the degradation of the environment.”

 

Source: SintimMedia

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National Labour Commission and Labour Department of Ghana Joins S-DIA Advocacy to Host Maiden Africa Labour and Employment Summit (ALES 25)

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National Labour Commission and Labour Department of Ghana Joins S-DIA Advocacy to Host Maiden Africa Labour and Employment Summit (ALES 25)

Sustainable Development in Africa Advocacy (S-DIA Advocacy) has announced the inaugural Africa Labour and Employment Summit (ALES 25), expected to take place in June this year in Accra.

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Under the theme, “The Future of Work and Labour Migration in Africa,” this landmark summit is in partnership with the National Labour Commission (NLC) and the LabourDepartment of Ghana, key collaborators committed to advancing fair labour practices and employment reforms across Africa.

The event is expected to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, trade unions, civil society, and development partners to engage in critical dialogue and action to transform Africa’s labour and employment landscape.

“We are at a defining moment for the future of work in Africa,” says Mr. Kweku Kakah, Executive Director of S-DIA Advocacy. “With youth unemployment on the rise, informal sector dominance, and a fast-growing digital economy, this summit aims to provide actionable solutions that prioritize inclusive, resilient, and future-ready employment systems. We are grateful for the partnership of the National Labour Commission and the Labour Department of Ghana, whose expertise and leadership are instrumental in achieving the summit’s goals.”

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With more than 60% of Africa’s population under the age of 25 and over 80% of its workforce in the informal sector, the summit will address challenges such as skills mismatches, limited labourprotections, gender inequality, and weak social security systems—while showcasing the untapped potential of green industries, digital platforms, and labour migration reforms.

Key components of ALES 25 include:

High-Level Opening Ceremony
Thematic Plenary and Panel Discussions
Breakout Sessions and Regional Dialogues
Tradeshow and Job Fair for Youth and Emerging Entrepreneurs

“ALES 25 is not just a conference; it is a strategic platform for policy innovation, multi-stakeholder dialogue, and sustainable job creation,” adds Mr. Kakah. “We’re focused on creating real pathways for young people, women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable workers to access decent work, whether locally or across borders.”

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The National Labour Commission’s involvement enhances the summit’s potential to influence national and continental labourpolicy reforms, strengthen worker protections, and promote fair and ethical migration practices under regional frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Expected outcomes of the summit include:

Labour Policy Resolutions and Legal Reform Commitments

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• Youth Employment and Skills Development Programs

• Informal Sector Formalization Frameworks

• Green and Sustainable Employment Roadmaps

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• Stronger Tripartite Collaboration and Regional Integration

“Africa’s development rests on the dignity, productivity, and wellbeing of its workers,” Mr. Kakah emphasizes. “The time for commitment is now, and ALES 25 is the ground where ideas must turn into action.”

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