Over a thousand people gathered at Alliance Française in Accra on Friday, 16 October 2026, for Bel-Aqua’s Healing Together Vigil 4.0, an evening combining mental health conversations with live music, comedy and community connection.
Held under the theme “Every Mind Has a Story… Respond with Hope”, the fourth edition formed part of Bel-Aqua’s Take a Break initiative. It followed the Healing Together Walk on 3 October, extending the campaign’s call for people to make time for their mental well-being and support those around them.
At the heart of the vigil was a message that went beyond encouraging people to speak about their struggles: the response they receive matters just as much. The campaign called for listening without judgment and approaching difficult conversations with empathy, care and hope.
Guests were welcomed into an experience zone featuring a Story Wall, hydration and red-carpet interviews before Kwan Pa opened the stage programme with a musical performance.
A mental health conversation moderated by Yaa Bitha brought together Fafa Gozo, founder of the Dzidula Pink Foundation; Dr. Seth Mawusi-Asafo, clinical psychologist and lecturer; Dr. Masha Bashiru, senior clinical and health psychologist; and Jahara Osman, founder of Mental Health Forum. The session brought professional and advocacy perspectives into the evening’s programme, placing mental health dialogue alongside entertainment.
Host Lekzy DeComic guided proceedings with comedy interludes, while performances by Mr. Drew, Kojo Blak and Efya added to the evening’s entertainment.
The evening also featured addresses by Christopher Addo-Sarkodie, Head of Marketing, and Oscar Adaadaare, Regional Sales Manager, both of Bel Aqua, as well as Dr. Vivian Aba Dadzie, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Mental Health Authority.
DJ Sleek led the after-party, giving guests an opportunity to unwind and connect.
The vigil complemented the campaign’s earlier walk from Ayi Mensah to Peduase, where activities included health screening and access to psychologists and psychiatrists. Together, the two events placed mental well-being within community life, combining opportunities for connection with conversations about support.
Through its Take a Break initiative, Bel-Aqua continues to encourage people to make room for their mental well-being. This year’s vigil reinforced the campaign’s central appeal: beyond asking someone to share their story, be prepared to listen and respond with hope.