Have you ever attended a beachfront music & surf festival such as ASA BAAKO in Ghana? Now is your chance to learn more about it, research it and planning to attend next year's edition!
May you know, Ghana is the fun-hub of Africa. Well, one could say that's thesis for debate, but hey, in the first week of March, believe me all the fun is usually in Ghana: you have the music festival, heritage caravan, independence day celebrations and many more. Let's explore more about this Festival which has been around for over 10 years, and why you have been missing out to date!
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1. Discover Busua, Ghana: Asa Baako Music Festival 2024
Ghana is undoubtedly becoming a top West African destination for tourists, investors and repatriates alike. And guess what? Asa Baako is one of the surest ways to start the Ghana month: a weekend of music, waves, beach and fun.
“Asa Baako” is an Akan phrase which translates as “one dance.” The festival has been on the cultural calendar of Ghana since 2011.
The Asa Baako music festival is among the many music festivals in the country that take place every year at the shores of Busua, a fishing community in the Western Region of Ghana.
The festival is renowned for uniting thousands of jolly patrons from around the world under the umbrella of music.
The festival usually attracts from across Africa and the world, DJs who bless the air with good African and world music from diverse genre such as: Afrobeats, Afrobeats House, Old School, Funk, Hip-hop, Afro-Edm, AfroHouse, Dancehall, Afro UK Bass among others.
Counted among the top music festivals on the continent, the ‘One Dance’ music festival usually features a three or four day coastal getaway from the bustle of city life.
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2. SURFING & BUSUA
Aside the annual Asa Baako festival, Busua is slowly gaining popularity for its surfing activities. Where as some evidence suggest that the region may have been renowned for surfing longer than the history favors that narrative, there is however an intriguing new paradigm to surfing in the fishing community: more and more girls are mounting the mirthful boards and breaking traditional boundaries and changing the norms.
For film-makers and tourist alike, Busua is increasing becoming a fascinating destination.
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3. FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
Organized boat tours around the coastal region
Surfing
Trekking by the beach
Tours around Busua nd Butre
Beach parties among others.
Of all the many itinerary items to enjoy, the climaxing event of the festival takes place in the evening with the iconic ‘Jungle Party.’ Yes, you heard it right, a party in the middle of trees.
This year, the festival opened on the 6th March through to the 10th.
One outstanding thing about the Asa Baako music festival is its dedication to environmental sustainability and economic drive for the local economy of Busua.
The festival organizers work closely with local communities to minimize the festival's impact on the environment, and they encourage visitors to take part in beach clean-up activities and other eco-friendly initiatives. In 2018, Asa Baako was awarded the "Best Event with Environmental Sustainability" at the Ghana Event Awards.
The festival is as well loved and cherished by the locals of Busua as it is a season where most businesses experience tremendous profits due to the thousands of celebrants that honour the event.
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4. ACCOMMODATION & HOSPITALITY SERVICES
As part of the festival's commitment to promote eco-friendly tourism and events, patrons are usually housed in tents designed for two. This adds more adventure and fun to the event as many get to experience tent living for the first time.
That-not-withstanding, those who prefer traditional housing have numerous resorts, hotels and guests houses to choose from.
Also, the town is also flooded with incredible restaurants and food joints that serve both local and continental dishes. To discover Busua in its totality, we admonish you go for a full treat of local dishes while witnessing the festival.
From an Afro-chilling December to an Asa-thrilling March, you sure want to add Ghana to your bucket list as there is more than music and art to discover in this beautiful country.
Well, now you know exactly what fun Ghana offers every March in Busua. So get your itinerary in order and start planning your trip with us. It is a guarantee that you’d be in for an exhilarating experience of west Africa.
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5. Highlights of the Festival and Jungle Party
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Client testimonials we have helped exploring & planning their trip to Ghana
REBOUND staff & Teenagers, Group of 10 Travelers from MINNEAPOLIS, USA, Corporate retreat, July 2023
Review 1: Christy Botts, Minneapolis, USA, August 2023
Our non-profit organisation took a group of young people to Ghana in July 2023. The experience was an amazing one that was spiritually moving as well as fun! We had an excellent tour guide who brought the country to life for us. Our youth were able to connect to one another and to the country in ways we could only have dreamed possible.
The Cooking Class was my favourite activity- being invited to our guide’s relative's home to cook "with the aunties" and hang out, listen to music, dance, laugh, get to know people, and eat was SO FUN. We felt like family!
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"Excellent experience, beyond my expectations. Our guide was a Godsend. My favourite activity was visiting the school for the charity day."
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