The inaugural Gomoa Easter Festival has made a strong impression on Ghana’s entertainment calendar, with DJ Ashmen delivering a standout performance across the four-day celebration.
As the official DJs for the event, he played a central role in shaping the musical experience for attendees, seamlessly blending old and new school hits to keep the energy high throughout.
Speaking after the festival, DJ Ashmen described his involvement as both a privilege and a defining career moment. “It feels good to be part of history, especially being part of the first of its kind in Gomoa, in the Central Region,” he said.
Tasked with maintaining a vibrant atmosphere night after night, he ensured variety in his sets while keeping the crowd fully engaged. He also expressed gratitude to Honourable Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, for the opportunity.
Events like the Gomoa Easter Festival are increasingly seen as vital to the growth of Ghana’s creative arts sector, particularly outside traditional hotspots such as Accra and Kwahu.
According to DJ Ashmen, the festival represents a shift in focus towards emerging regions with untapped cultural and economic potential.
“It has the potential to become a key addition to Ghana’s annual events calendar, while also boosting the local economy and creating employment opportunities,” he noted.
The success of the debut edition has already sparked conversations about its future. With strong online engagement and positive feedback from audiences both on-site and streaming remotely, expectations are high for the festival to become a recurring highlight.
For future editions, DJ Ashmen hopes to use his platform to nurture emerging talent by bringing young DJs and musicians on stage to showcase their abilities, creating opportunities for the next generation within the industry.
Describing the atmosphere at the festival, DJ Ashmen struggled to put the experience into words. “It was overwhelming,” he said.
“The energy from the crowd, the anticipation of seeing their favourite artistes, and being able to deliver back-to-back hits, it was truly amazing.”
The strong turnout and vibrant atmosphere have set a promising tone for the Gomoa Easter Festival’s future, with DJ Ashmen’s contribution standing out as a key element in its success.
The festival has firmly positioned itself as one to watch in the years ahead, with electrifying performances from Shatta Wale, Kuami Eugene, Sarkodie, Piesie Esther, Kwabena Kwabena, Obaapa Christie, and Samini captivating audiences throughout.
Watch videos from the festival via DJ Ashmen’s Instagram
