Ebony’s Tribute Concert Slated For March 23 At Trade Fair Center

The tribute concert for the late danchehall songstress, Ebony Reigns is scheduled for Friday, March 23.

The event which will take place at the Trade Fair Center in Accra is expected to attract music fans of all ages, as well as friends and fans of the late songstress.

Organizers of the event are Ruff Town Entertainment in collaboration with the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), and Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture. Kasapreko Company Limited are sponsors of the event.

The tribute according to organizers is going to be a vigil of musical concert. This is to honor her for her immense contribution to the progress of Ghana’s Music Industry.

Organizers disclosed that some of the country’s top artistes are billed to perform at the event.

They include; Becca, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, VIP, R2Bees, Edem, Shatta Wale, Kofi Kinaata and Efya.

Others are Samini, Kwabena Kwabena, Nana Yaa, Obour, MzVee, Teephlow, Tic Tac, Barima Sidney and a host of others.

According to organizers, the event will also witness comedy acts from top Ghanaian comedians. The rate is going for a cool Ghc10.

Background

Ebony Reigns, born Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, died in a car accident on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was returning to Accra from Abesiem, near Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region. The jeep she was traveling n collided with an oncoming VIP bus on the Sunyani-Kumasi Highway. The songstress perished with two others. Her driver however survived with injuries.

On the other hand, her final funeral rites and burial service is on March 24. Venue for the burial service is the forecourt of the State House in Accra.

Dr Lawrence Tetteh is the officiating pastor for the funeral and burial service. Dr Lawrence is the founder and leader of the World Miracle Outreach.

Meanwhile, the attire for the funeral is anything black and red.