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LIVESTREAMED: Watch colourful opening ceremony at 13th African Games

The opening ceremony for the 13th African Games is taking place at the newly constructed University of Ghana Sports Stadium today, Friday, March 8, 2024.

The Games has brought together athletes, officials and spectators from across Africa to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and sporting talent of the continent.

It is expected to run from March 8 through to March 23, even though some sporting disciplines had kicked off days earlier.

The distinguished guests in attendance include President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat among others.

Over 13,000 elite athletes, sports technocrats, technicians and officials, alongside volunteers, are expected to participate in the African Games, culminating in a celebration of Africa’s sporting prowess and cultural diversity.

Among the entertainment acts billed for the event are Shatta Wale, King Promise, Pat Thomas, Ebo Taylor and Kamo Mphela.

Watch the livestream below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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