Ghanaian reggae/dancehall artist, Samini recently had his debut performance in USA for the Ghanaian community at the much-anticipated Annual Ghana Independence Celebration for New York City. The ever-energetic performer dazzled the sold out crowd with a spectacular live band performance of his hit songs. He performed old tunes plus hit singles from New CD “Daagati” and the crowd just went crazy when he performed “My Baby”.
The crowd came in thick from New Jersey, Maryland, Washington D.C, Virginia, and Connecticut to be a part of this once in a lifetime concert. The ballroom was packed with people and excitement as the dance floor went busy with great tunes courtesy of DJ Ice from UK, Emcee Flip Man, and Co- host Coscanino of UnderDaRock Entertainment. Other artists that performed included American born, Ghanaian artists.
After the show, there was an endless queue of people for pictures with Samini as well as the opportunity to have the autograph of the star. Samini also used his stay in US to perform some duties as a Cultural Ambassador for Ghana. He visited the HABESHA (Helping Africa by Establishing Schools at Home and Abroad) local youth in New York City . He was invited by Keisha Ames, New York Program Director of HABESHA to speak to American youth about Ghana. The youth will be travelling to Ghana for the first time in July 2009. Samini spoke to them about the significance of American youth learning about Ghana and the importance of Dagaati “knowing their roots”.
