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The British High Commission in Accra hosted the fourth annual Diaspora New Year Networking Mixer under the theme “London to Accra: Creatives Takeover”. The event took place at the High Commissioner’s Residence and welcomed approximately 600 guests, including UK-Ghana entrepreneurs, creatives, business leaders, and cultural figures.
Attendees experienced an immersive showcase of fashion, music, art, and film, highlighting the vibrant cultural and business connections between London and Accra. The mixer provided a platform to strengthen partnerships, celebrate creativity, and promote collaboration across industries.
The Creatives Takeover forms part of the London to Accra campaign, launched in July 2025, to deepen social, cultural, and economic connections between the two cities. Earlier in the day, the London to Accra Economic Growth Summit convened 100+ leaders at the Bank of Ghana to explore trade and investment opportunities, reinforcing the campaign’s commitment to collaboration beyond culture.
The evening celebrated designers like Sarah Boadu and The Revival with a fashion showcase, brought to life by other British-Ghanaians. The event paid homage to the Azonto era, celebrating its role in shaping the musical bridge between London and Accra. The stage was graced with electrifying performances from Sarkodie, Camidoh, Flava, and Mista Silva, while Capital Xtra’s DJ Manny Norte kept the energy high.
Guests explored exhibitions such as A Tale of Two Cities, a photography showcase by My Runway Group; Archive Africa, a film series delving into Ghanaian life within the UK diaspora; and an interactive cocktail-making class by Aphro Spirit, blending rich West African palm tree ingredients with creative flair.
H.E. Dr Rogg, British High Commissioner to Ghana said:
From Afrobeats and hiplife to fashion and film, culture and creativity remain one of our strongest bridges. The British Ghanaian community is championing the redefinition of cultural identity across both cities. A real example is Sarkodie’s annual Rapperholic concert debuting at the Royal Albert Hall in London in March 2026; a landmark moment for Ghanaian music on the global stage. This collaboration exemplifies the power of cultural exchange and diaspora creativity in shaping international narratives.
Pamela Bassah, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Diaspora Relations, said:
Creativity is the heartbeat of cultural and economic exchange, and the British-Ghanaian diaspora has been at the forefront of strengthening this connection between the UK and Ghana. Through the London to Accra initiative, we are not only celebrating the brilliance of British-Ghanaian talent but also unlocking opportunities for collaboration that drive sustainable growth. This is more than a mixer—it’s a movement to amplify voices, ideas, and innovation across borders.
The London to Accra campaign positions both cities as vibrant hubs for diaspora engagement, cultural exchange, and international collaboration.
The London to Accra campaign is an initiative by the British High Commission in Accra to strengthen social, cultural, and economic connections between the UK and Ghana. It was soft-launched in January 2025 and officially launched by the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, in July 2025. The campaign highlights the diaspora as a bridge between London and Accra, fostering collaboration across culture, creativity, innovation, and business.
The Diaspora New Year Mixer is an annual event hosted by the British High Commission in Accra. The 2026 edition is the fourth in the series. Previous editions have brought together hundreds of diaspora members, business leaders, and creatives to celebrate the UK-Ghana relationship.
