As the December 2026 edition of Kofi Kinaata’s Made in Taadi concert approaches, organisers are weighing two possible venues: the long‑standing Takoradi Sports Club and the larger Essipong Stadium in Sekondi.
Venue options under review
Essipong Stadium, built for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, offers a reported 20,000‑seat capacity and infrastructure that could support a stadium‑style production, including a bigger stage, advanced lighting and multiple ticket categories. Entertainment commentator Kwame Legend has argued that the concert has outgrown traditional venues and would benefit from the stadium’s scale.
Takoradi Sports Club, the site of the 2024 and 2025 editions, is praised for its proven ability to host large crowds and its familiarity to patrons, vendors and security agencies. The 2025 concert attracted more than 65,000 attendees, according to media reports, highlighting the event’s growing popularity.
Key considerations
Organisers must assess safety approvals, crowd‑control logistics and the condition of Essipong’s ongoing rehabilitation work, which includes roof and scoreboard repairs reported by the Ghana News Agency in November 2025. The stadium’s readiness for a December concert remains unconfirmed.
Remaining at Takoradi Sports Club would avoid the uncertainties of a new venue but raises concerns about congestion, parking and emergency management given the 2025 attendance figures.
Both locations present commercial opportunities: a stadium setting could attract a wider regional audience and sponsorships, while the Sports Club’s central urban location offers easier access for local commuters during the busy Christmas season.
As of the latest information, Kofi Kinaata and Team Move Management have not publicly announced a final decision on the venue for the 2026 concert.
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