CULTUR FM, the rapidly growing international platform dedicated to Afrobeats and African sounds, prepares to host its first event in the Ghanaian capital on September 26, 2026.
The announcement has generated significant excitement among local music enthusiasts and the diaspora community. CULTUR FM, which began as a creative project in East London roughly two years ago, has expanded into a global movement that spotlights DJs, celebrates African music culture, and stages high-energy events across cities including London, Houston, Washington DC, Lagos, Dublin, Nairobi, Warsaw, and Paris.
According to the platform’s official website, the Accra edition is listed under upcoming events with tickets starting from 134 Ghanaian cedis. Presale tickets reportedly sold out quickly, with general release following. Social media posts from the organisers have pointed to the main event taking place at Enzo, with additional pop-up activities planned in the lead-up. Local DJs have been encouraged to get in touch, signalling an intention to feature Ghanaian talent alongside international selectors.
CULTUR FM’s model centres on elevating DJs as key tastemakers and cultural storytellers. The organisation produces and shares DJ mixes that blend Afrobeats with Amapiano, house, hip-hop, R&B, dancehall and other global Black sounds.
Many of these mixes have amassed hundreds of thousands to millions of views on platforms such as YouTube, helping emerging and established DJs reach wider audiences. The platform’s stated mission is to give African and diaspora DJs the visibility and opportunities that have sometimes been harder to secure in mainstream club and festival circuits.
The Accra date comes after a busy stretch of international activity. Recent or upcoming stops have included Houston in mid-August, events in Dublin and Lagos on the same day at the end of August, and earlier gatherings in Washington DC and elsewhere. Organisers have described the Accra show as a natural next step, especially given Ghana’s central place in the Afrobeats story and the strong Ghanaian presence within the broader diaspora music scene.
Mixes featuring Ghanaian-heritage DJs and Ghana Independence-themed sets have already appeared in the CULTUR FM catalogue, building anticipation for a homecoming-style event.
Public Reaction
Local reaction has been enthusiastic. Music fans on social media have expressed long-standing interest in seeing the platform arrive in Accra, with some noting previous FOMO from events held in other cities. One Accra-based content creator and music enthusiast, posting under the handle @brakutzz, announced a giveaway of five tickets to the event.
Participants were asked to follow both the official CULTUR FM account and the promoter’s account, then comment “ACTIVE,” while also tagging friends they would like to attend with. Such giveaways are common in the lead-up to popular nightlife events and help build grassroots buzz.
For Accra’s nightlife scene, the arrival of CULTUR FM adds another high-profile international brand to a city already rich with live music, clubs and cultural festivals. Ghana’s capital has long served as both a creative source and a key market for Afrobeats artists and DJs.
Bringing a platform that explicitly prioritises DJ culture and African sounds could create new networking opportunities for local selectors, producers and promoters, while giving audiences a night structured around continuous, high-quality mixes rather than a traditional artist line-up.
Details on the full lineup, exact start times and additional programming were still being finalised at the time of writing, which is typical for these community-driven events. Attendees are advised to check the official cultur.fm website and social channels for ticket links, venue information and any age or entry requirements.
Previous CULTUR FM events have emphasised a celebration of culture and self-expression, with no rigid dress code beyond encouraging people to come as their authentic selves. Photography and filming often take place, and attendees should expect to appear in promotional content.
The platform’s growth trajectory reflects broader trends in global Black music. Afrobeats and related genres have moved from regional success to worldwide influence, with DJs playing a crucial role in breaking records, shaping playlists and creating the atmosphere that turns songs into cultural moments.
By touring cities with strong African or diaspora communities and consistently releasing free mixes, CULTUR FM has positioned itself as both a content platform and a live experience brand.
As September 26 approaches, expectation is building that Accra will deliver the energetic crowds the organisers have come to expect. For many local fans who have followed the mixes online or watched events unfold in other cities, the opportunity to experience CULTUR FM on home soil represents a welcome milestone.
Tickets remain available through official channels, and those interested in participating as DJs have been directed to submit material via the platform’s website. With the date now firmly on the calendar, Accra’s music community has a clear date to circle for what promises to be a night of pure Afrobeats energy and cultural celebration.
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