Beyonce’s father, Mathew Knowles is set to visit Ghana to partake in the EAT DRINK MUSIC FESTIVAL. Mr Knowles, a prominent media mogul, will be a featured speaker at the “To The Top” pre-festival entrepreneurial seminar on Friday, October 27, 2023.
The seminar will take place at the prestigious Cedi Conference Centre, located at the University of Ghana, Legon. Matthew Knowles is a highly respected global leader in the music industry, known for his roles as a music executive, entrepreneur, and lecturer. As the manager of Destiny’s Child and the father of renowned musical sensations Beyoncé and Solange, Knowles brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the seminar.
During his inaugural visit to Ghana, Knowles will address young entrepreneurs, providing valuable insights into the business aspects of the creative industry. His presence at the seminar is expected to inspire and empower aspiring entrepreneurs, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary for success.
During his first ever visit to Ghana, Knowles will speak to young entrepreneurs about the business side of being a creative.
“As the architect of the careers of many in the music world, Knowles is the perfect person to share best practices with Ghana’s creative community,” says EDM FESTIVAL co-founder Paul Nuamah Donkor. “It is an honour to invite him to open our festival and to hear him cement among creative entrepreneurs the importance of building wealth through our art.
“The business side is often neglected, but it’s the business side that will truly take our creatives ‘To The Top,’” continued Donkor. Other renowned speakers at the seminar include Godwin Tom, General Manager of Sony Music Publishing West Africa, TV Personality and Actress, Joselyn Dumas, Richardine Bartee; a New York-based writer and publicist, Derrydean Dadzie; CEO of Heritors Lab and
Anthony Dzamefe; CEO of Caveman Watches.
“To The Top” is an initiative launched by the festival, aimed at empowering dreams, fostering future growth, and serving as a catalyst for change by supporting entrepreneurs on their path to success.
The festival has set an ambitious goal of raising GHS 200,000 cedis (approximately USD 20,000 dollars) to support the scaling up of five selected entrepreneurs in 2023.
A portion of the festival’s revenue, as well as generous donations, will contribute towards achieving this target. The festival is co-founded by Michael Ayenu Mensah, a renowned DJ and entrepreneur, who brings his expertise and passion to the event’s organization and management.
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