Highlife legend Ofori Amponsah and Hiplife star King Paluta have been announced as the headline acts for the 2024 GhanaFest SA.

Amponsah and Paluta will have help from local acts, apart from traditional dancers, DJ Shadow, and the Sankofa International Band. 

The 2024 GhanaFest SA is themed Forward Ever and will be a celebration of 10 years of projecting the heritages of Ghana and South Africa, while continuing to foster unity and collaboration between them. 

"A highlight of GhanaFest SA is the vibrant display of kings and queens from various Ghanaian tribes, such as the Ashanti Kingdom, Dagomba and Nzema," a statement buttressed.

"This tribute to Ghanaian royalty offers attendees a unique opportunity to learn about and celebrate Ghana’s cultural heritage. Additionally, the festival will feature live entertainment for children, making it a family-friendly event."

In the past, the free-to-enter event has been headlined by Ghanaian stars like Okyeame Kwame, Obrafour, Mzbel, Barimah Syndey, Edem, Guru and Bisa Kdei, among others.

Apart from royals, at GhanaFest SA, it is common for patrons to mingle with diplomatic figures. 

The 2024 GhanaFest SA will happen on Saturday, September 14, at Fountain Valley, Pretoria, South Africa. 

The statement added: "This year’s GhanaFest SA is more than just a festival; it is a movement celebrating the unity, diversity, and cultural heritage of the Ghanaian diaspora and their South African hosts. It is an opportunity to honour the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to a future of continued cultural exchange and mutual respect."

Meanwhile, the South African ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Grace Jeanet Mason, has observed the number of Ghanaian visitors to South Africa has risen by more than 240 per cent since a visa waiver between the two nations was implemented in November 2023.

"The strong bond between Ghana and South Africa is evident, and we are thrilled to see so many Ghanaians choosing South Africa as their travel destination. We look forward to welcoming even more visitors in the future as our countries continue to deepen their partnership," she said at her official residence in Accra, Saturday, August 24.