Ghanaian singer-songwriter Baaba J has announced what she describes as the final live show of her “In Pursuit of Happiness” music project era. The two-hour intimate concert is set for June 7 at NAFTI Studio III in Accra. The announcement, made via her social media platforms, comes weeks after a successful performance in Lagos that demonstrated her growing appeal beyond Ghana’s borders.
The show, running from 7 to 9 PM and produced by Afrodite Society, is framed as both a celebration and a farewell, a final night with fans before the artist moves on from the creative chapter defined by the EP. The promotional artwork, which quickly circulated among fans online, features proud Ghanaian imagery, including the iconic Freedom and Justice arch, grounding the event in a distinctly local sense of pride and identity.
The Lagos outing was itself preceded by a four-city run across Germany, spanning Berlin, Lär, and Düsseldorf that marked a significant step in Baaba J’s journey as an independent artist taking her music to international audiences. That European leg appears to have been a turning point, one that directly shaped her confidence heading into the Lagos show and, ultimately, this Accra finale.
“My run of shows in Germany boosted my confidence in hosting a show in Lagos. While Lagos has been one of my top cities, putting on a show on foreign land meant I could do this at home too. As an indie artiste I am redefining the way of doing things. All these shows are my own definitions of doing a tour and connecting with people who appreciate my music and art,” she stated.
Released in November 2024, “In Pursuit of Happiness” is Baaba J’s third EP and her most critically embraced work. The six-track project, blending highlife, soul, folk, and pop into a fluid Ghanaian sound, was praised for its intentionality and emotional range. Standout tracks such as “Here Comes the Sun,” featuring B4Bonah, drew from Ga musical traditions and the legacy of Wulomei, while “Ah Well,” produced by Juls with Nigerian artist Olapado, brought a breezy cross-border sensibility. A live rendition of the full project, recorded with performance ensemble The Musical Lunatics, was subsequently released in February 2025 to wide acclaim, offering fans an even more immersive version of the material.
Born and raised in Tema Baaba is steadily building her presence through thoughtful, intentional releases and curated live appearances. The upcoming Accra show adds yet another chapter to that performance history, this time as a conscious closing of one creative era.
With its intimate venue setting, limited runtime, and the finality of its framing, the June 7 show is already shaping up to be one of the more significant nights on Accra’s independent music calendar this year.
“I am very excited about it and I think it will be glorious. I’ve been very particular about everything from the venue to who is supporting.” – Baaba J.
For fans who followed Baaba J through the journey of “In Pursuit of Happiness,” it will be a rare opportunity to say goodbye to the project in person, and to wonder, together, what comes next.
