This year’s Salvador Carnival in Bahia, Brazil, which runs from Friday, February 9 to Wednesday, February 14, features several Ghanaian performers. Among the names made public for the occasion are Atongo, Wiyaala, Epixode, and Edem.
The yearly celebration in Brazil, with the theme “Reconnecting Afro Roots,” gives several nations the chance to exhibit their cultural heritage via a variety of mediums, including dance, music, costumes, and artwork.
Since Ghana will be taking part in the Salvador Carnival for the first time, it will be an excellent chance to showcase the country’s culture.
In addition to artists, the carnival will feature representatives from the Ministry of Tourist, Arts, and Cultural, the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), and businesses involved in the tourist, arts, and cultural sectors.
Mr. Okraku Mante stated that the majority of people in Brazil were black or of mixed racial backgrounds, based on the 2010 Brazil Population Census Report.
The percentage of persons who identify as black has risen from 44.7% to 50.7%, he explained. African Brazilians are now officially the majority for the first time.
Ghana’s involvement was viewed as essential in promoting African culture and assisting African Brazilians in re-establishing a connection with their heritage, as Mr. Okraku Mante stressed the value of teaching the history of slavery.
A strong proponent of pan-Africanism, Epixode, was grateful for the chance and eager to get in touch with families who had lost their ancestry as a result of slavery. He was confident that they would enjoy Ghanaian music.
