AYV News, September 24, 2024
A celebrated festival of African culture and artistry, ECOFEST, has appointed Hawa Turay, popularly known as Hawawa, as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking over from a well-known entertainment figure, Abubakarr Kabaka Turay.
Hawa said: “ECOFEST serves not only as a focal point for cultural exchange across the African continent but also as a beacon of unity, showcasing the uniqueness and talent that makes our nation exceptional”.
She expressed commitment to building on the foundation laid by her husband, promising to bring innovative ideas and renewed energy to expand ECOFEST’s reach and impact, promising to create unforgettable experiences for audiences, elevating artists and placing Sierra Leone’s music scene and art on the global stage.
ECOFEST is short for ‘ECOWAS Music Festival’, a regular appointment in the Sierra Leone festival scene that sees the participation of musician, dancers and performers from all over West Africa.
It is primarily a music festival, aiming to offer a platform to musicians of ECOWAS countries to come together and celebrate West African music and culture. Internationally acclaimed and emerging artists come together during this annual festival, making it the largest music festival in West Africa.
