Ecofest is here in The Gambia on Friday, April 5th 2019 at Bakau Stadium, Showtime is 5:30pm. It is a festival representing a plethora of musical and artistic talent in Africa.
We will bring together the best in food, music, entertainment and more. Nine countries representing the best in entertainment will be represented. This includes The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal, Guinea Conakry, Nigeria, Mali, Guinnea Bissau and Ghana.
The goal is to bring unity and diversity by creating a universal musical entertainment language amongst West Africans and Africa at large. On one stage The Gambia will be graced by the presence of Timaya, Stonebwoy, Kuami, Takana Zion, J. Slught, FACIC, ST, Jizzle, Dip Dounda Gis, KME, Omid Wisdom, Speedo, Arkman, Double T and Innocent. It will also include cultural acts and a number of opening acts.
This show is one of a kind and will cement itself a place in the entertainment calendar. Ecofest will be the center of excellence sharing of cultural and musical ideas from all the West African nations represented. This will be an annual show.
There is room for growth in the entertainment industry. Ecofest is creating a platform for booming artist and developing artist in the industry.
They can share and create ideas while bolstering their talents. By combining talent from nations with a more established entertainment industry, new talent can blossom.
As we merge talents from across West Africa, we will give them international exposure. The reality is that Gambian artist are struggling to find their place on the global entertainment market. Ecofest looks to bridge that gap by helping to develop the local music industry and give international exposure to local talent.
The Gambia is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. However, until entertainment is given its rightful purpose and place in national policies of the country, its economic value will be eroded.
Currently, entertainment is a multibillion industry worldwide. The Gambia must benefit from this and provide a music industry that enables artist to thrive economically. We encourage all musical fans to attend Ecofest and be a part of history, as musical genres representing West Africa merge on one stage yet impacting the world.