Ghanaian music stars King Promise and Kwesi Arthur may have performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, but one milestone in their careers continues to deserve special recognition—the night they carried Ghana’s flag to Atlanta’s iconic State Farm Arena during Davido’s maiden A.W.A.Y. Festival.

The historic event took place on November 18, 2023, when Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido brought his ambitious Are We African Yet? (A.W.A.Y.) Festival to downtown Atlanta. Reports from the event confirm that King Promise and Kwesi Arthur were the Ghanaian performers who took the stage that night alongside a star-studded African lineup.

For Ghanaian music lovers, their appearances represented far more than another international booking. State Farm Arena is one of America’s prominent entertainment venues and home to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. The arena currently lists a concert capacity of 15,590-plus, while configurations for major events can vary.

King Promise, already building a formidable international reputation, brought his smooth Afrobeats sound to the Atlanta crowd. His inclusion on the official A.W.A.Y. Festival lineup placed him alongside performers including Victony, Lojay, Mayorkun, Musa Keys, Spinall and others.

Kwesi Arthur’s appearance generated an entirely different conversation. Videos of his performance triggered mixed reactions online, but the Tema-born rapper remained proud of the opportunity. Reports said he performed songs including “Anthem,” “Kill My Spirit” and “Celebrate,” while later expressing appreciation to Davido and his team for giving him the chance to represent Africa and Ghana at the arena.

The bigger story, however, is what the moment represented.

Two Ghanaian musicians stood on one of Atlanta’s most prestigious stages at an event designed specifically to connect African music and culture with the rest of the world. Davido created A.W.A.Y.—short for Are We African Yet?—to promote cultural exchange and give African talent greater global visibility.

Years later, the images and videos remain an important chapter in Ghana’s growing influence on the international music scene.

For King Promise and Kwesi Arthur, November 18, 2023 was more than a concert appearance, it was a night when Ghana’s music found its voice inside State Farm Arena in Atlanta.