Ghanaian artist AratheJay will no longer perform at this year’s Ghana Party in the Park UK. In an official statement, he explained that the decision was due to concerns about conditions surrounding his set, which he felt were not suitable for delivering his best.
“I have made the difficult decision to withdraw… the conditions necessary for me to deliver my best performance have not been adequately considered,” he wrote.
AratheJay, however, praised the event’s legacy and its role in elevating Ghanaian talent over the past two decades. He wished the organizers and fellow performers a successful 20th anniversary edition.
The 2025 Ghana Party in the Park is set for Saturday, July 12, at Barnet Playing Fields in London. Organized by Akwaaba UK under the theme “20 Years of Reshaping Ghana’s Narrative; The Next Chapter,” this year’s lineup includes King Promise, Kweku Smoke, DopeNation, Moliy, Beeztrap KOTM, Cina Soul, and Fuse ODG.