AratheJay brought his annual “Nimo Live” concert back to Alliance Française on Saturday, December 20th, delivering a performance that underscored why the event has quickly become a fixture on Ghana’s December entertainment calendar.
The concert marked the end of a significant year for the artist, who spent recent months touring Europe with his debut album “The Odyssey,” the centerpiece of his conceptual “Finding Nimo Series.” Shows in Hamburg and London expanded his reach beyond Ghana’s borders before he returned home for what has become his signature year-end event.
Saturday’s show, the second edition of “Nimo Live,” drew an overflowing crowd to the venue. AratheJay devoted the early hours of the show to up-and-coming artists in a move that demonstrated his leadership within the “new school” of Ghanaian music.The stage was set by high-energy performances from Ess thee Legend, Marince Omario, 99 PHACES, AJ Glory, and Kelali, providing the crowd with a comprehensive look at the future of the local scene.
AratheJay returned home with something intangible yet palpable. It was the confidence of an artist who has found his voice and the humility of one who knows exactly where that voice comes from.
The annual “Nimo Live” concert wasn’t merely a showcase of songs from “The Odyssey”—the central project in his conceptual “Finding Nimo Series”— but the culmination of a year-long journey of self-discovery, artistic maturation, and unwavering faith.
What made this homecoming particularly poignant was the visible elevation from his first edition. AratheJay curated an atmosphere where every element, from the opening acts to the surprise cameos served a greater narrative about community, growth, and gratitude.
The most captivating aspect of “Nimo Live” was the palpable love exchange between artist and audience. AratheJay’s passion for his craft and devotion to his fans manifested in every carefully chosen moment, every unrehearsed expression of faith, every bow of gratitude. When he prostrated on stage to open the show before launching into the unreleased track “Dreams,” it portrayed authenticity in its purest form, an artist laying himself bare before God and his supporters.
This spiritual thread woven throughout the evening distinguished “Nimo Live” from typical concert experiences. Between performances of hits like “Zion,” “Cover Me,” and the fan anthem “Put Am On God,” AratheJay offered what can only be described as heavenly manifestations, moments where worship and performance became indistinguishable, where entertainment elevated into something transcendent.
The concert’s most resonating moments came when AratheJay honored both where he’s been and where he’s going. His medley from the earlier EP “The Capsule”, featuring “Praise,” “Atinga,” and “C’est La Vie”, served as a love letter to the day ones, those who believed before the European tours and album acclaim. It was a masterclass in gratitude, proving that success hadn’t erased memory.
Then came his renditions of classic Ghanaian highlife songs—a delightful interlude that connected generations and genres. In those moments, AratheJay revealed himself not just as a contemporary artist but as a custodian of musical heritage, bridging the highlife legends of yesterday with the sounds of tomorrow.
The evening’s cameo appearances from Beeztrap, Gonaboy, Ko-Jo Cue, M.anifest, and KiDi were affirmations of respect, symbols of a musical community rallying around one of their own. Each artist’s presence added a layer of validation to what “Nimo Live” represents: a movement, not just a moment.
Powered by Almighty Entertainment in partnership with Mass Appeal and Studio Dream, this year’s edition proved that when an artist approaches their craft with genuine love, unshakeable faith, and deep respect for their audience, they create more than entertainment, they create moments of collective transcendence. In doing so, he ensured that “Nimo Live” will remain not just a December staple, but a worthy experience that resonates long after the season ends.
