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ROOTS REGGAE FESTIVAL

BLACK PROPHET’S HOMECOMING 2019

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USA PHONE 1-860-997-0318 GHANA PHONE +233-30 222 3407 EMAIL [email protected]

PROJECT DESCRIPTION………………………………………...... 1 SHOW...... 2 ROOTS REGGAE Master Jam contest (2019- 2020 edition )...... 3

PROJECT DESCRIPTION created Reggae music and used it as a means of survival and as a weapon against oppression and injustice. We use Reggae to promote and enhance love, peace, unity, consciousness, spirituality, Pan-Africanism, and the development of the continent of Africa itself. Reggae was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List of intangible cultural asset to be preserved in 2018.By this recognition, UNESCO has called on the world community to the active promotion of dialogue between cultures and generations through reggae music of Jamaica. UNESCO said of reggae, “Its contribution to international discourse on issues of injustice, resistance, love and humanity underscores the dynamics of the element as being at once cerebral, socio-political, sensual and spiritual.” While in its embryonic state, from ‘’ to ‘Rock steady’, reggae music was of the marginalized, the music is now played and embraced by a wide cross-section of society, including various genders, ethnic and religious groups. Its contribution to international discourse on issues of injustice, resistance, love and humanity underscores the dynamics of the element as being at once cerebral, socio-political, sensual and spiritual. The basic social functions of the music – as a vehicle for social commentary, a cathartic practice, and a means of praising God – have not changed, and the music continues to act as a voice for all.

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THE ROOTS REGGAE SHOW Ghana initiated the celebration of the “Year of Return, 2019” and Jahmikal Entertainment and Prophetic Music Productions rose to the challenge by organizing the first“ROOTS REGGAE FESTIVAL”, dubbed ‘Black Prophet’s Homecoming Celebration’ This event aims to celebrate the unity and strength of the , its contribution to global development and to rally express welcome and collaboration with our African brothers and sisters in Ghana and Africa as a whole. We also aim to bring to bear the diversity of expertise, experience to share Africa’s future and give guidance to the to strive for greatness. Roots Reggae Festival boasts of top Reggae music with artistes galore from Jamaica, USA, , Europe and Africa and will be graced by special guest speakers; Civil Rights activists from the diaspora, to drive home the consciousness required to catalyze the impact we seek. Roots Reggae Festival will feature two shows; Labadi Beach Hotel, Beach front and Tamale Sports Stadium on July 19 and 21st respectively. The Artistes on the bill: Culture Reggae Band feat. Kenyatta Hill Una Morgan

Kenyatta Hill’s Lead vocals Culture Reggae Band From

Black Prophet Amandzeba Samini XLNC

Mama Africa Wogbe jege

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ROOTS REGGAE MASTER JAM CONTEST The “Roots Reggae Master-Jam contest” concept features a competition aimed at unearthing and developing Reggae musical talent at all social strata in West Africa, and increasing the value of Reggae creative products. The first/qualifying phase of the contest takes place online, with contestants submitting video recordings of them performing. Content will be aired by partner media outfits. This phase will start in August every year and will end in December. Artists that are selected by the jury become participants of the second/final round. The concluding phase of “Roots Reggae Master-Jam” will be held during the Easter holidays at the Paragliding Festival, with the support of participating diplomatic missions accredited to Ghana, the cultural centers of foreign states, Ministry of Tourism, the Office of Diaspora Affairs as well as of the sponsors of the Festival. The jury of the Roots Reggae Master-Jam contest consists of international experts - recognized authorities in the world of music, as well as of prominent public figures, workers of culture, businessmen, and educators, all of them are connoisseurs of Jamaican Reggae music. Roots Reggae Master-Jam contest is based on the principle of weekly live jam sessions. The venue will be the partner international cultural centers. On competition days, each of which will focus on various reggae styles: (Roots; ; ; ; Afro Roots; Afro Beat etc…), Reggae ensembles are formed by balloting. Participants will demonstrate their skills in live performance, flexibility and the ability to perform in a new lineup. Summarizing the results of every competition day, the jury will determine the best musicians/improvisers in each category(including vocals). Every competition day each performer will get a score which will be a compilation including reggae loving public scores by e-voting, SMS votes, and also jury’s score for the various skills. According to the results of each of competitive days, an ensemble will be formed, consisting of the best in each of the categories, and according to the results of all days of the competition, Reggae “grandmasters” will emerge for various categories.The Reggae grandmaster and members of the winning band will be awarded with prizes and will be presented with possibility of sound recording at a reputable A1 recording studio and the opportunity to tour as guest artistes with Roots Reggae Festival international performers. Visual and audio contents from the Roots Reggae Master-Jam contest will air on partner media outlets as part of the promotion for the next main annual show: Roots Reggae Festival July 17 and 19, 2020

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Our Team: Jahmikal Entertainment Soundcheck Entertainment Our Previous events:

. Emancipation Celebration with JahMikal in the late 1990’s. We’ve organized numerous events in Ghana over the years.

. at the Labadi Beach

. Culture Reggae Band performance in Kumasi.

. Magic System “Premier Gaou presentation in 2000

In our efforts to promote and enhance African unity and the development of the Continent, Mikal Asher took the young Group from Ghana, known as Vibration Boys under his wings and exposed them to Reggae music on the next level. From this collaboration, Black Prophet and Commander Messiah have gone on to have successful solo careers outside Ghana. Fast forward to today, we see Jahmikal doing the same thing by working with Bernard Fiador, manager of the Luther King Band to bring out the best in this group of young talent. Mikal Asher’s nephew, Gramps Morgan has also been the face and ambassador for the PANAFEST Celebration. Gramps also holds a music clinic in Ghana every year. In the words of Mikal, “The Morgan family has been Blessed with the gift of music and because of our deep love and commitment to Africa in a whole and specifically our Ancestral Roots in Ghana, we are honored to bring to you the Roots Reggae Festival and Master-Jam contest.”

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