Wendy Shay Sets Shay Concert 2026 for November 21

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Wendy Shay has picked the date for her biggest night of the year. The Rufftown Records singer announced on her social media pages that Shay Concert 2026 will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at West Hills Mall in Weija, Accra, the same venue that hosted last year's huge crowd. The announcement gives fans about six weeks to plan. For now, the details stop at the date and the venue. The lineup and other arrangements have not been revealed, so fans will have to wait to find out who joins the "Uber Driver" hitmaker on stage. A tough act to follow The 2025 edition set a high bar. It was held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at West Hills Mall. It was a free show, and reports from the night estimated that more than 100,000 fans turned up at the mall and its surroundings, according to Halmblog and Zionfelix. Who played Shay Concert 2025 Shatta Wale Medikal KiDi Kelvyn Boy Olivetheboy Lasmid Amerado Sista Afia Wendy Shay treated fans to songs from her catalogue and her Ready album, with surprise collaborations and a big stage production adding to the night, Zionfelix reports. She also used last year's build-up to reach out to the community around the venue. In the days before the 2025 show, she visited Kasoa Market and shared GH¢25,000 among 50 traders and handed out mobile phones, according to Citi Newsroom as cited by Halmblog. Whether she repeats that kind of outreach this year remains to be seen. How the Shay Concert grew Wendy Shay launched the concert in 2018 and held a second edition in 2019. After a break, it returned in January 2023 at West Hills Mall with acts such as Eno Barony and Fameye, marking a fresh start for the brand at what has become its home. The event has since become one of the most talked-about annual shows in Ghana and a yearly meeting point between the singer and her supporters. A busy 2026 in the studio The date lands at the end of an active year. Zionfelix lists her 2026 releases as follows. 2026 releases "African King" "Sofaya" "One Goal" 4PLAY , a four-track EP released in July "Bendova" with Lasmid, released in September Those songs are likely to feature heavily on the night, alongside the older hits that made her one of the most recognisable names in Ghanaian pop. A crowded end of year in Accra The Shay Concert joins a growing list of headline shows for Ghana's festive season. Halmblog notes that Lasmid, who performed at last year's edition, has set his own concert for December 5 at The Palms. Holding her show in November puts Wendy Shay ahead of the December rush. It has been a big season for Ghanaian headline shows. Sarkodie took his Rapperholic concert to Kumasi, as we covered in Rapperholic '26 at Baba Yara Stadium , and Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy shared a stage in Ho, as reported in our ShattaFest story . Stonebwoy also has his Hogbetsotso concert in Anloga . About Wendy Shay Born Wendy Asiamah Addo, she rose to fame after signing with Rufftown Records, the label run by music executive Bullet. She became known for her bold stage presence and catchy Afropop and dancehall-inspired songs, and has built a loyal fan base as one of Ghana's leading female acts. Halmblog says many fans will be watching to see whether she can match or even beat last year's turnout, and that more news on the event will follow once her team shares the details. Halmblog describes "Bendova" as a collaboration that brought together two of the country's most popular young voices, and Lasmid's own December show means the pair could cross paths on stage again this season. What's next The lineup is the next big reveal. Gate fees, if any, and the full programme have not been announced. After last year's turnout, the pressure is on to match it. We will update this story when Wendy Shay and her team share the performers for November 21. Sources: Halmblog | Zionfelix