The Santuwa Experience

A year of unforgettable moments from Nashville to Accra to Los Angeles.

Full Schedule of Events

December 2024

Media Launch Presentation

KSM interview discussion with the GMCF funder, executive planners, Sponsor ambassadors, patrons, and stakeholders in Ghana.
Location: Live studio event, Accra, Ghana
Additional Networks: Multimedia, GTV (post), CNN (post), PBS culture insert presentation
June, 2025

Stakeholder Cocktail and Launching

Red carpet fashion, panel discussions of participating countries, culture keynotes, trade expo vendors keynotes, and economic opportunities network lined with exotic tastings and performances.
Location: The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville, USA
Event Highlights: Special guest speakers and country representatives.
August 2025

The Official Landing Hotel for Hospitality Excellence

The Labadi Beach Hotel will receive all incoming festival guests and deliver premium hospitality. The hotel is nestled on a sprawling 7,298 square feet, a beachfront location, and incorporates a diverse theme from African traditions and the best regional offers. Hospitality is at its peak for each guest on arrival. Enjoy a home away from home with luxurious service from authentic African to continental dishes and exotic crafted rooms, delivering an unforgettable lifetime experience.
Location: Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana
Event Highlights:
  • Luxurious accommodations with exclusive, preferred rates for all GMCF guest
  • Exotic world-class amenities and service.
  • Networking space with ground transportation to the GMCF venue and airport or enjoyAccra's beach and riverfront atmosphere.
August, 2025

The Traditional Gala, a Multicultural Showcase

The gathering of Traditional rulers of cultures from participating countries, this Gala will specially feature traditional accents of the ethnic groups—special traditional presentations by the host country. Traditional leaders keynote, press interaction with organizers, The SANTUWA award (Global Samaritan Award), Photo Opps.
Event Highlight : Keynotes, cultural presentations, and cultural economic impact from participating countries.
Feature Red/Blue Carpet experience themes: cocktails, fashion, traditional music performances, ambassador’s keynotes, and directors networking.
Location: Safari Valley Resort, Adukrom, Ghana
December 2025

The Red Carp Awards Culture Showcase and Music Concert

Red carpet, the global trade expo, country entrepreneur leaders, cultures and traditional rulers and custodians, global sound creators, industry stakeholders, and A-list Music concert performances (Auditorium style presentation).
Location: Shrine Grounds Los Angeles