Bessa Simons is the president of MUSIGA
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is hosting its Golden Jubilee Soiree, a grand celebration marking 50 years of vibrant musical heritage and industry progress in Ghana.
The event takes place immediately after the 3rd MUSIGA Biennial Conference which is on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Bethel Heights Hotel, Madina.
The Golden Jubilee Soiree will be held under the esteemed auspices of the Ga Mantse on Saturday, November 29 at Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra.
The Golden Jubilee Soiree promises an extraordinary evening featuring some of Ghana’s most iconic and celebrated musicians, including legendary highlife pioneers Pat Thomas, and Smart Nkansah, soul-stirring vocalist Asabea, and the dynamic palmwine highlife sensation Kwanpa and Grammy nominee Rocky Dawuni.
Their performances will pay tribute to Ghana’s rich music history while inspiring future generations of artists.
This milestone event comes on the heels of the 3rd Biennial Conference — the highest decision-making body of MUSIGA — which convenes executives from across the country to discuss key policies and innovations shaping the future of the music sector.
This year’s conference theme, “Driving Innovation and Sustainable Growth in the Music Industry,” underscores the Union’s ongoing commitment to pioneering creative solutions and building a resilient industry.
MUSIGA President Bess Simons says, “Fifty years in the life of an organization comes once and it’s a significant milestone so I like to commend our predecessors for setting up the Union and now it’s our time to advance the cause for which MUSIGA was set up which is the welfare of musicians and the development of the music industry in Ghana while promoting our culture.”
Founded in 1975, MUSIGA has been at the forefront of championing the rights and welfare of Ghanaian musicians. Over five decades, it has fostered the development of multiple music genres, nurtured artistic talent, and advocated for improved professional standards and earnings. The Golden Jubilee Soiree celebrates this rich legacy and signals a confident stride toward the next 50 years of cultural and commercial excellence.
The event will also feature special awards recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Ghana’s music industry, reinforcing the spirit of collaboration and celebration.
The Golden Jubilee Soiree will host diplomats, captains of industry, government officials and industry stakeholders and the night will blend traditional and contemporary sounds, vibrant cultural showcases, and an atmosphere of gratitude and hope for the future of Ghanaian music.
The soiree is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Telecel, Stanbic Bank, Club Beer, Quick Angels Ltd, Tag Transport Agency and powered by Showbiz Africa.
Since its inception in 1975, the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has served as the unified voice for Ghanaian musicians. It advocates for artist rights, facilitates professional development, and promotes Ghanaian music locally and internationally.
