Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has been confirmed as a headline performer at the 2025 Tidal Rave Festival, scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana.
This marks the first time a major non-Ghanaian artist will take the stage at the festival, signalling what organisers, EchoHouse, describe as a bold reinvention for the “Wild Card” edition.
The “Hot Body” hitmaker will join a stellar lineup of Ghanaian stars, including Black Sherif, Moliy, and Gyakie, promising an unforgettable celebration of music and culture.
A Wild Weekend Ahead
Celebrating its 13th year, Tidal Rave Festival is expanding from a one-day event into a two-day cultural experience. The festival will run on 14 and 15 November at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.
Festivities kick off on Friday, 14 November, with an invite-only pre-party powered by Johnnie Walker, followed by the main event on Saturday, 15 November, featuring a full day of music, fashion, food, and culture. Top DJs, MCs, and artists will deliver electrifying performances, with Ayra Starr as one of the main highlights.
Culture Currents Take the Spotlight
Tidal Rave Festival has grown into a major African youth cultural movement, going beyond music. This year introduces “Culture Currents,” a specially curated team of creatives shaping the festival experience from within.
“Over the years, Tidal Rave has delivered the ultimate rave experience. But this year, for the first time, the spotlight shifts to Culture Currents, a team of top industry specialists,” said Awo Ampadu Somuah, Event Director of Tidal Rave Festival.
The team includes Lisa Quama, Ato Sekyi, Rev Erskine, Samuella Graham, Ellen Osabutey, Makafui Awuku (McKingtorch Africa), Kojo Junior, and Joewackle. Together, they bring fresh perspectives on fashion, food, dance, storytelling, and environmental sustainability to deliver a festival experience that goes far beyond the music.
An Experience Beyond the Stage
This edition transforms the beach into a playground of experiences. Festival-goers can explore the Afro Exchange by Johnnie Walker, enjoy the Red Alert Experience by Absa Ghana, feel the rush at the Energy Zones by Red Bull, and celebrate culture through the Black Star Experience, an initiative of the Office of the President of Ghana.
Attendees will also have the chance to win exciting prizes in “The Luckiest Raffle,” where organisers promise surprises as wild as the festival itself.