Date 2022-03-25
Category Gist & Gossip
Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie becomes the first African act to host a full musical concert in the UAE (Dubai) Desert.
Ghanaian Rapper, Sarkodie Hosts Concert In Dubai Desert, Becomes First African Act To
Ghana’s award-winning Afrobeats star, Sarkodie took to the Dubai desert yesterday, making him the first African artist to host a full concert in the UAE desert, made possible by CEEK, an award-winning developer of premium social virtual and augmented reality experiences, offering users to experience those ‘money can’t buy moments’.
Sarkodie took to the desert under beaming sunlight, opening with ‘Illuminati’, leading into ‘Rollies and Cigars’, he continued his charged performances, right through to finishing with ‘Adonai’ which is taken off of his Sarkology album.
Known for rapping in his native language, Twi, Sarkodie is considered a multifaceted rapper, his music has over 200 million streams and has earned him over 100 awards such as the first winner of BET’S Best International Flow in 2019, Vodafone Ghana Music Award for ‘Artist of The Decade’, he was also honoured by the Afrobeats Music Awards for his outstanding contribution to the growth and development of African music globally.
CEEK are ushering in a new era of entertainment, with a mission to empower creators with the tools needed to generate new revenue streams. With the virtual reality headset, CEEK simulates the communal experience of attending a concert without leaving the comfort of your home. It allows fans to engage with artists in ways that they have never been able to before.
You can have a front row experience for Sarkodie’s Rapperholic22 in the desert via www.ceek.com, the 360 VR experience can be viewed via CEEK’s virtual reality headset, you can also access the Sarkodie experience in 2D via your laptop and phone.
