Back then, fun was planned days in advance, and live band performances were at the heart of leisure. Mann and the Carousel Seven, The Sweet Talks, Black Star Line Band, The Ambassadors Dance Band, and The Continental Dance Band were major crowd pullers, often attracting patrons from far beyond their host towns. From Foreign Hands to Local Control: All about Ghana's 1970 business ownership lawCinemas also played a significant role in social life. Venues such as Ambassador Hotel, Hotel Continental, Nima Hotel, and Hotel Mountaineers advertised Christmas programs, dance nights, and live band performances. See the newspaper clippings from the 1970's below:MAG/MAMeanwhile watch highlights of Black Sherif's performance at Zaama Disco 2025

Source: GhanaWeb December 24, 2025 12:56 UTC