Ghanaian pop star, Amaarae
Globally acclaimed pop star, Amaarae, made history at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, not only as the first Ghanaian to deliver a solo performance on the festival’s main lineup, but also for using the platform to amplify the sounds of Ghanaian music.
Midway through her vibrant set, the ‘Sad Girlz Luv Money’ hitmaker paused her own performance to spotlight fellow Ghanaian artistes including Joey B, Eazzy, Asaaka Boys, and La Même Gang.
Amaarae treated the Coachella audience to a curated sonic experience that featured La Même Gang’s “Godzilla,” Eazzy’s iconic “Wengeze,” Joey B’s “Stables,” and the Asakaa Boys’ breakout hit “Sore.”
“A lotta the music you just heard is from my home country, Ghana,” she proudly told the crowd, shining a light on the rising talent shaping the country’s dynamic music scene.
In addition to highlighting her peers, Amaarae also used the moment to debut a new techno-infused track from her forthcoming album ‘Black Star’.
The unreleased song cleverly interpolates the chorus of “Deeba,” a beloved Ghanaian classic from the early 2000s.
While Fuse ODG made a cameo during Major Lazer’s Coachella set in 2016, Amaarae’s appearance marks a significant milestone, becoming the first Ghanaian artiste officially billed for a solo set on the Coachella lineup.
She took over the Gobi Stage in a performance that not only made history but also paid homage to her roots.
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