There have been some unconfirmed reports that Jay Z was coming to Ghana in the Ghanaian music industry for some time now. Well he announced his world tour; some African countries were part including Ghana.

Officially Jay Z is coming to Ghana and will be beginning his journey in Poland to Australia. He will be hitting cities all around the globe on his seven week world tour.

Jay Z is expected to spread awareness about the world?s water crisis and is backed by the United Nations.

Apart from Ghana, other African countries that Jay Z will be showing his face are Tanzania, Nigeria, Angola and South Africa.

The show is expected to also feature a line-up of top-notch Ghanaian and African artistes. Stay tuned to Ghana Music.com for details to which artistes will be rocking the stage with Jay Z.

Jay-Z revealed the world tour to play his music at places he hasn?t been and also see people that have been touched by his music for some time now.

On Friday, October 6, 2006, cultural icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist and President & CEO of Def Jam Recordings, Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, will make history when, for the first time, he performs.

The semi retired music icon will be hosted by Ghana?s biggest event organisers, Charter house Ghana.

There is no word on whether or not he will bring special guests, but this is guaranteed to be the show everyone will be talking about! Keep on locked down with Ghana Music.com for further announcements.

By Nii Atakora Mensah, Ghana Music.com