R2Bees Set to Embark on International Tour, Bringing Ghanaian Music to Global Audiences

Ghanaian music duo is gearing up to expand their reach to international audiences with their highly anticipated “Refuse To Be Over Tour,” despite recent changes to their North American schedule.

The award-winning duo, consisting of Omar Sterling (Faisal Hakeem) and Mugeez (Rashid Mugeez), continues to solidify their reputation as one of Ghana’s most successful musical exports. They have performances lined up across the United States and the United Kingdom.

This tour celebrates the duo’s lasting influence on Ghanaian music. Initially, they were set to perform at the historic Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2026. However, R2Bees announced that this show has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control.

In a statement shared on their official social media pages, the duo revealed that both their Washington, D.C., and Ohio concerts have been rescheduled. The performance in Washington, D.C., will now take place on August 2, 2026, while the Ohio show has been moved to August 15, 2026.

Additionally, R2Bees confirmed that their scheduled performance in Philadelphia has been cancelled, with organisers replacing them with another artist on the event’s lineup.

“We are sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, our shows in Ohio and D.C. this Saturday and Sunday have been postponed to August 2 (D.C.) and August 15 (Ohio). The Philadelphia show tomorrow, however, has been cancelled, and a new artist will perform. We apologise once again for any inconvenience caused. Thank you,” the statement read.

Despite these schedule adjustments, the “Refuse To Be Over Tour” remains on track. The duo is set to perform at the Tribeville Festival Deluxe at The Armoury in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 24 before heading to the United Kingdom for a headline show at HERE at Outernet in London on September 11, 2026.

This international tour comes at a time when Afrobeats is experiencing widespread global success, with R2Bees among the pioneers who introduced Ghanaian hiplife and Afropop to audiences outside of Africa. Since emerging from Tema in the late 2000s, Omar Sterling and Mugeez have built a loyal following through chart-topping hits, acclaimed albums, and memorable live performances.

Over the years, the duo has released successful projects including  Da Revolution, Refuse to Be Broke, Site 15, and  Back 2 Basics. Their catalogue features fan favorites such as Slow Down, Kiss Your Hand, Life (Walaahi), Over, Tonight, Bayla Trap, and Yawa Gal, establishing them as one of Ghana’s most influential music groups.

Beyond their own recordings, R2Bees have collaborated with numerous African music stars, including Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Sarkodie, King Promise, Mr Eazi, Wande Coal, and Joey B, significantly contributing to the global growth of Ghanaian music.

Known for their energetic stage performances, live instrumentation, and strong audience engagement, the duo continues to attract fans across Africa, Europe, and North America. Their upcoming tour is expected to celebrate their musical legacy while reaffirming the growing international appeal of Ghanaian music.