Ghareeb Kaawar: Over a Decade of Music, Festivals and Cultural Connection in Ghana

For more than a decade, Ghana has been central to Ghareeb Kaawar’s creative journey. The Lebanese-born musician, entrepreneur and event producer, professionally known as DJ Sky, has built his career around bringing people together through electronic music, live entertainment and cultural exchange.

From beach festivals to university stages, Kaawar’s work connects his Lebanese roots with the rhythms and audiences of his adopted home. His activities span music production, event creation and media, reflecting a relationship with Ghana that continues to develop.

Through SKY MUSIC and his collaborations with Ghanaian entertainers and organisers, Kaawar has contributed to the country’s electronic music scene. His performances bring together Afrohouse, Amapiano, Afrobeats and international dance music, introducing audiences to sets that move between African rhythms and electronic sounds.

An earlier milestone was his appearance at Ghana’s JD Music Fest in 2019. Coverage of that performance also documented his previous Sky Show events with Chivas in Ghana, illustrating a history of live entertainment work that predates his recent campus appearances.

HEY IBÏZA became another important part of that journey. Working through SKY MUSIC alongside WatsUp TV and event partners, Ghareeb Kaawar helped bring an international beach festival atmosphere to Ghana. The festival’s 2023 Wave II edition attracted attention with appearances by personalities including Memphis Depay and Thomas Partey, connecting music, sport and Accra’s social scene.

His recent performances have continued that connection with Ghanaian audiences, particularly young people. At the 2026 WatsUp On Campus event at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghareeb Kaawar performed before crowd. His set combined familiar dance rhythms with original material from his One World music project, giving audiences a live introduction to his developing sound.

Another highlight came at the University of Media, Arts and Communication. The 2026 UniMAC edition of WatsUp On Campus featured Kaawar alongside Stonebwoy and other entertainers, bringing together thousands of students and music fans. The performance continued his involvement in campus entertainment and placed his electronic sets alongside prominent Ghanaian live acts.

Beyond performing, Kaawar has also moved into television development. In January 2026, He announced One World Circle, co-created and produced with its founder, Abdoulaye Traore, popularly known as Abd Traore. The programme was conceived around conversations about business, leadership, creativity and development in Ghana and across Africa, with Kaawar contributing creative direction and cultural storytelling.

He also appeared on WatsUp TV programmes, including The Top 10 shows and Spit on it in 2020

Ghareeb Kaawar also won Best international Dj at Ghana Dj Awards in 2023

Music production remains a central part of his work. His earlier catalogue includes “Milagros,” “Lost” and “Reality,” alongside “Time Capsule.” These recordings document a production career extending beyond the stage and into original electronic music.

His developing ONEWORLD direction brings together the influences that have shaped that career: African percussion, Amapiano grooves, Afrohouse, melodic electronic music and elements inspired by his Lebanese background. Current music development includes projects such as “Ghana Fire Up,” alongside more emotional, melody-led material exploring love, belonging and connection.

For Ghareeb Kaawar, Ghana is both the home of his career and an influence on its sound. His work across festivals, university events, recordings and media shows the different ways he has participated in the country’s creative life.

As he develops new music and further creative projects, Ghareeb Kaawar’s story continues through the relationships he has built in Ghana: with audiences, artists, organisers and collaborators who have become part of his journey.