Free The Youth, a Ghanaian streetwear collective founded in 2017, gifted the president of Ghana His Excellency John Dramani Mahama their limited-edition Nike Air Jordan 1 Mid collaboration—only 175 pairs worldwide—with Pan-African designs and national motifs.

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama presented with FTY apparel

FTY founders, dressed in their yellow jackets and matching gear, also presented a custom yellow soccer jersey, joined by Mahama’s son Sharaf for the unboxing. The moment highlighted Mahama’s support for local talent one year into his term, drawing praise for connecting with youth culture while some noted the brand’s premium prices.

Ghanaian superstar Black Sherif (Blacko) delivered an electrifying performance in Liberia before heading back for his massive homecoming concert.

Liberia Performance

• Black Sherif made his debut in Liberia headlining the Tidal Rave Festival 2025 on December 13–14 at John Gbeze Beach in Monrovia.
• He received a heroic welcome upon arrival, with fans mobbing the streets, singing hits like “Kwaku The Traveller” and “Second Sermon” word-for-word.
• His set was described as “legendary” and “iconic”—raw energy, crowd-surfing vibes, and turning the beach into a mosh pit despite some online criticism of the event.
• Liberians showed massive love, proving his music’s deep resonance in West Africa. He posted: “LIBERIA, YOU HAVE MY HEART.”
• This marked a historic moment for cross-border Afrobeats unity.

Zaama Disco Homecoming

• Next up: Zaama Disco Concert 2025 on Sunday, December 21 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium (Legon) in Accra, Ghana.

• It’s his annual end-of-year show, themed around unity and his “Iron Boy” era—expect live band, surprise guests, high production, and hits from his catalog.
• VVIP tickets are already sold out, with massive hype building. Black Sherif teased: “NEXT STOP: ZAAMA DISCO 2025, Accra, Ghana.”
• He’s been promoting it heavily, including a courtesy visit to the University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor.

This run showcases Black Sherif’s rising continental dominance—shutting down Liberia one week, then bringing the fire home for Detty December. Fans are calling it a perfect buildup, with clips from Liberia going viral and anticipation for Zaama Disco at fever pitch. West Africa is winning!

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido made a surprise appearance on comedian and Twitch streamer Carter Efe’s livestream, turning it into a historic moment for African streaming.

Key Highlights

• The session peaked at over 80,000–83,000 concurrent viewers, setting a new record for the most-watched Twitch livestream in Africa.
• Carter Efe’s channel surged in popularity: He gained hundreds of thousands of followers (over 400,000 total), surpassed 20,000 subscribers, and became Africa’s most-followed streamer, overtaking Shank Comics.
• Davido flexed his influence by calling Martell’s Global Marketing Manager (Lanre Odutola) live on stream and securing an instant ambassador/endorsement deal for Carter Efe with the cognac brand (Davido has been a Martell ambassador since 2022).
• He also publicly urged Twitch CEO Dan Clancy to upgrade any potential partnership deal with Carter Efe to $1 million, saying his “voice has power.”
• Other fun moments: Davido connected calls to his wife Chioma, Cubana Chiefpriest, and footballer Victor Osimhen; there was drama with another creator (Enzo) challenging Carter Efe to a boxing match over 30BG loyalty.
• Carter Efe was overwhelmed throughout, losing composure when Davido arrived and reacting emotionally to the deals and support.

This live stream showcased Davido’s generosity and pull in the industry, while boosting Carter Efe’s career massively. It’s been widely praised online as a display of “lifting others” and has dominated Nigerian entertainment news. Clips are trending across platforms, with fans calling it a life-changing moment for Carter Efe.