Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa created a true celebration of the diaspora last week with the inaugural Black Star Line Festival hosted in Accra, Ghana. The five-day spectacle, which brought out over 52,000 fans to the historic Black Star Square, included cultural events and panels all throughout Accra. The week’s apex came in the Friday (Jan. 6) concert which featured performances from T-Pain, Erykah Badu, Jeremih, Dave Chappelle, Sarkodie, Tobe Nwigwe, Asakaa Boys, and more.
“The Black Star Line Festival is more than just a celebration of Black culture and music, it’s a chance for the Diaspora to come together as a community and remind ourselves of the power that lies within us,” the Grammy winner said. “It’s an opportunity to honor the legacy of those who came before us, and to inspire and uplift each other. It’s a historic event and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the Black Star Line Festival.”
Check out snaps from the powerful event below.
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Black Star Line Festival attendees
Image Credit: Desire Appau Black Star Line Festival attendees enjoying the festival with their phones out.
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T-Pain
Image Credit: Desire Appau T-Pain performing during the Black Star Line Festival.
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Erykah Badu
Image Credit: Desire Appau Erykah Badu performing during the Black Star Line Festival.
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Chance The Rapper
Image Credit: Desire Appau Chance The Rapper performing during Black Star Line Festival as fireworks erupt behind him.
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Chance The Rapper and fans
Image Credit: Keeley Parenteau Chance The Rapper taking pictures with fans at Black Star Line Festival.
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Full crowd view of Black Star Line Festival
Image Credit: Keeley Parenteau A view of the back of the stage and the full crowd at Black Star Line Festival.
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Black Star Line Festival Banner
Image Credit: Keeley Parenteau The banner fans saw when entering Black Star Line Festival.
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Chance The Rapper and Erykah Badu
Image Credit: Keeley Parenteau Chance The Rapper and Erykah Badu posing for a picture at Black Star Line Festival.
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The Revolt Summit
Image Credit: Keeley Parenteau A group photo featuring many stars who attended The Revolt Summit at Black Star Line Festival.
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Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa speaking at The Revolt Summit
Image Credit: Keeley Parenteau Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa speaking at The Revolt Summit at Black Star Line Festival
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Dave Chappelle
Image Credit: Christian Saint Dave Chappelle at Black Star Line Festival.
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Talib Kweli
Image Credit: Christian Saint Talib Kweli performing at Black Star Line Festival.
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Asakaa Boys
Image Credit: Christian Saint Asakaa Boys performing at Black Star Line Festival.