Accra is to experience an exciting week with the Hip-Hop Festival organized by Alliance Française Accra from 17th-22nd November 2014. The event will celebrate Hip-Hop in all its forms with a carefully planned series of events such as live shows, graffiti workshops, dance workshops and more. It will be climaxed with the BBnZ live show headlining Kojo Cue, alongside other great rap artistes in the Ghanaian music industry. ARTISTS: KOJO CUE / JOEY B / PAPPY KOJO / GEMINI / C-REAL / DEX KWASI / XO SENAVOE / TEMPLE / STARGO / MARKO 93 / DAVID MILOME / KEVIN MARIE JEANNE FULL PROGRAM: //// MON 17TH TO FRI 21TH NOV //// GRAFFITI WORKSHOP with MARKO93 (France) - FREE Marko93 is considered one of the most talented artistes of his generation. This urban graffiter progressed in tag and graffiti while prospecting in several related disciplines.He developed the light-painting in 1999 (graffiti in 3D thanks to a system of portable lamps). His many travels around the world have fed his inspiration and techniques, a wonderful experience he intends to share with Hip-Hop music lovers http://www.marko-93.com/ //// FRI 21ST NOV AT 8PM //// DANCE PERFORMANCE WITH HURLANT CORPS (Martinique) Rate: 15GHC / 7 GHC for AF students and cultural members In a choreographer’s mind, the world of emotions is defined by body lan¬guage. It is important to observe different styles of hip-hop, each with its energy to complement and help promote the message to get across. This dance analyzes the behavior of man who likes to appear strong despite inner suffering that eats away his very soul. In permanent imbalance, the two Caribbean performers use an inner strength to guide dance in front of a system that does not fail and sometimes seems intransigent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOuF4ecFs_s //// WED 19TH NOV to FRI 21ST NOV /// HIP HOP DANCE WORKSHOP BY HURLANT CORPS - FREE Two dancers of the company (David Milome and Kévin Marie-Jeanne) will offer an exceptional workshop on hip-hop dance (lockin’, break, poppin’) training in basic technical skills of dance with emphasis on body awareness, pla¬cement, flexibility and some improvisation. //// SAT 22ND NOV - 8 PM //// THE BBNZ LIVE SHOW 20GHC / 10 GHC for AF students and members To climax the week-long celebration of Hip-hop music, BBnZ Live will make waves with their upcoming BBnZ live show. The event headlines KOJO CUE, and will feature E.L, JOEY B, PAPPY KOJO, GEMINI, C-REAL, Lil Shaker, XO SENAVOE, TEMPLE and STARGO and many others!