The Department of Music proudly hosts BigShots Gh Band in a much-anticipated live concert titled “Gong Gong Gong Gong”, at the Department Courtyard on Thursday, 12th June 2025 at 6:00 PM.
BigShots Gh Band traces its roots to the University of Ghana's Department of Music. Formed in the late 2008 by National Service Personnel and student members of the Pop Ensemble, the band emerged with a clear vision: to bridge the gap between academic musical training and the vibrant realities of Ghana’s music industry. The band has solidified its current lineup in the last seventeen years, and has become a creative powerhouse on Ghana's music scene.
One of the band’s core missions is to research and reimagine Ghanaian folk songs, nursery rhymes, children’s rhythmic games, and play songs, giving them renewed life on international platforms. Their sound revives the golden era of Highlife and Afro-jazz, creatively drawing from the musical legacies of Highlife legends and West African rhythms. With masterful musicianship, playful arrangements, and magnetic stage presence, the BigShots GH have been delighting audiences for over fifteen years.
Currently based at the University of Education, Winneba, and led by Mark Millas Coffie (Prof Fish), the band has released two albums to critical acclaim, steadily carving a unique space in contemporary African popular and world music.
Opening the night are two sensational rising acts Meloharm Jazz and Bikini Bands. Each brings their own vibrant sound and energy, setting the perfect tone for what promises to be an unforgettable musical experience.
Don't miss it! "Gong Gong Gong Gong" isn’t just a concert. Come and experience an evening of rhythm, soul, and sound that will leave you inspired.
Rates
- Students: GHC 20
- Non-Students: GHC 50
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Prepared by Nissi Frimpong