Kumasi has proven time and again that it is Ghana’s heartbeat of creativity yet it still lacks a modern multipurpose event hall. From Rapperholic to industry summits, here’s why Kumasi urgently needs a world-class venue for concerts, seminars, and cultural events.
When Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Homecoming 2025 stormed the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi proved something to the whole country that when it comes to energy, loyalty, and love for entertainment, no city does it better yes Oseikrom the Kumericans does it better.
Thousands defied the rain, soaked but smiling, chanting and dancing till the final note faded.
It was a beautiful chaos and yet, it exposed a painful truth: Kumasi, the cultural capital of Ghana, has no modern event hall worthy of its people.
For years, the city has carried Ghana’s creative soul. From Asakaa music to Kumawood films, from highlife legends to theatre, Kumasi’s name rings loud in every corner of the arts.
And still artists struggle for space. Event organizers scramble for shelter. Big shows move to Accra because Kumasi lacks one thing a standard, multipurpose venue built for entertainment, creativity, and community.
The time for polite conversations is over. Kumasi needs a proper event hall, and here’s why.
From One Minister To The Other
🌧️ 1. The Weather Shouldn’t Control Creativity
Rapperholic was powerful, but the rain nearly silenced it.
Crowds held umbrellas, some used plastic sheets, others danced in puddles not because they wanted to, but because they refused to give up. That’s Kumasi’s spirit. But it shouldn’t be that hard to enjoy art.
A modern event hall would protect shows from weather uncertainty. No more damaged equipment, no more last-minute cancellations, no more artists performing under rain-soaked lights.
Creativity deserves shelter.
Kumasi deserves a place where the rhythm of the city can continue rain or shine.
💰 2. A Catalyst for the Local Creative Economy (Booming businesses).
A proper hall isn’t just about concerts. It’s about business.
Every big show creates hundreds of temporary jobs for sound engineers, ushers, photographers, stage decorators, food vendors, taxi drivers, hoteliers, and artisans.
Right now, Accra enjoys that advantage because it has the infrastructure. But imagine if Kumasi had a 10,000-seater event center with modern lighting and acoustics the kind of space that could host everything from concerts to awards, graduations, and corporate events.
The economic impact would be enormous.
Local youth would find opportunities right at home instead of migrating for gigs in Accra. Kumasi’s creative economy would grow, and investors would take notice.
🌍 3. Attracting National and International Events
Accra hosts almost every big show from music awards to tech expos, because it has the Accra International Conference Centre, Grand Arena, and National Theatre.
Kumasi has the audience, the talent, and the history, but not the space.
A modern event hall would open the doors to international music tours, film premieres, industry summits, and creative art festivals.
The Ashanti region’s central location already makes it ideal for national gatherings. A world-class facility would transform Kumasi into the go-to city for major events from corporate seminars to creative industry programs, conventions, product launches, and motivational summits.
Imagine students attending an entrepreneurship seminar in the morning, and the same venue transforming into a gospel concert by evening. That’s the kind of flexibility and innovation the city needs.
🧱 4. Safety, Structure, and Professionalism
Baba Yara Stadium is iconic but it’s not built for entertainment but sporting activities.
It lacks proper sound engineering, backstage facilities, lighting systems, and emergency designs for concert-level crowds. Every large event there becomes a logistical gamble.
A multipurpose hall would fix that:
Safe and controlled seating
Soundproof performance zones
Fire exits and modern ventilation
VIP and media sections
Digital stage screens and backstage dressing rooms
This is about professionalism, dignity, and pride. Kumasi’s artists and audience deserve better than open-air improvisations. They deserve a space that reflects the city’s greatness.
🎭 5. Cementing Kumasi’s Cultural Legacy
Let’s be honest Kumasi is Ghana’s creative heartbeat. The birthplace of Asakaa, the home of Kumawood, and the keeper of our traditional storytelling.
Yet the city’s creative youth have few platforms to showcase their brilliance.
A modern event center could serve as a hub for culture and education, hosting film festivals, poetry nights, cultural exhibitions, music workshops, and fashion shows. It could even host training seminars for young artists and creative entrepreneurs, empowering them to polish their craft and build sustainable careers.
This hall would not just be a building — it would be a living symbol of Ashanti pride and Ghanaian creativity.
🔊 A Call to Action — To Politicians, Investors, and Philanthropists
It’s time for politicians to stop promising and start building.
The people of Kumasi have shown commitment they turn up for shows, support artists, and protect their creative culture. What’s missing is leadership that listens.
An event hall is not a luxury. It’s an investment in the future of art, business, and tourism.
Instead of repeating campaign pledges, leaders must prioritize infrastructure that directly uplifts youth and communities.
And to the philanthropists and investors, this is your moment to leave a legacy.
Support a vision that will outlive you. Partner with creatives. Sponsor a building that will carry your name and serve generations a home where every concert, conference, and cultural story finds space to shine.
The land is there. The talent is ready. The city is waiting.
Lastly ,Kumasi Is Ready
The rain couldn’t stop Rapperholic.
Crowds refused to leave because the love for music, art, and community runs deep in Kumasi’s blood. But passion alone can’t replace planning.
What the people need now is vision backed by concrete action.
Let this be the generation that built Kumasi’s own Arts and Events Dome, a place where music, theatre, film, and creativity can meet under one proud roof.
Kumasi has waited long enough.
It’s time to give the city the stage it has always deserved.
Not just for shows but for its soul.
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