About this Event
Join us for the official launch of the Experience Africa Event Series — a curated evening of music, culture, and conversation at the National Museum of African American Music.
Conscious Conversation: Reflections on the Black Experience in Ghana brings together local leaders, culture shapers, and community members to explore how travel to Ghana shapes identity, purpose, and Diasporic connection. As Nashville prepares to welcome the Ambassador of Ghana for an official visit, this gathering creates space for reflection, storytelling, and collective imagination rooted in the African Diaspora. 🇺🇸 🇬🇭
A welcome reception will offer guests traditional drumming, dance, Ghanaian cuisine, and music inspired by DJ Braveheart's (Kimeo Smith) visit to Ghana. Guests are encouraged to wear cultural attire, though not required.
Following the reception, we'll move to the Roots Theater for musical performances by Ruby Amanfu, Esi and Jahwin, Ghanaian-American musicians rooted in Nashville.
A moderated panel conversation follows, featuring voices from Nashville who have traveled to Ghana and returned with new questions about leadership, community, and what the Diaspora can build together.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, proceeds from this event will benefit the Ghana Association of Middle Tennessee scholarship fund.
Event management powered by CoRo Consulting (Courtenay "Coco" Rogers)
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Diaspora Welcome Reception
Host: DJ Braveheart (Kimeo Smith)
Info: Enjoy networking while sampling Ghanaian cuisine from Wonderland Catering, listening to music inspired by DJ Braveheart's visit to Ghana, and experiencing a cultural performance by a local drumming group.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Music Showcase
Host: Dr. Isaac Addae
Info: Enjoy musical performances by Ruby Amanfu, Esi, and Jahwin, Ghanaian-American musicians rooted in Nashville. Dr. Isaac Addae will host this portion of the evening.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:30 PM
Conscious Conversation
Host: Delanyo Mensah
Info: Enjoy a panel discussion highlighting perspectives from local community leaders who experienced personal transformation during their visit to Ghana. Delanyo Mensah, a Ghanaian-American based in Nashville, will moderate the dialogue.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
VIP Meet & Greet
Host: Dr. Isaac Addae
Info: VIP ticket holders will enjoy a post-event meet and greet with panelists and other guests.
Event venue & nearby stays
National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway, Nashville, United States
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