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Ghana Introduces National Film Fund in 2026 Budget

In a bold move to revive Ghana’s once-vibrant film ecosystem—including the beloved Kumawood industry—the government has officially introduced a National Film Fund in the 2026 budget. The initiative signals a renewed commitment to rebuilding the creative sector and positioning Ghanaian…

Western Music Awards Launches Its Ninth Edition

The ninth edition of the Western Music Awards kicked off on Friday, November 8, 2025, at the Goldfields Club House in Tarkwa. Westline Entertainment organised the launch, drawing musicians, traditional leaders, industry stakeholders, media partners, and fans to celebrate Western…

Children’s Wildlife Book Ghana Inspires Young Readers

A new children’s book designed to inspire young Ghanaians to protect the nation’s endangered wildlife has been unveiled in Accra. Titled “Let’s Discover Wildlife in Ghana,” the publication is an educational collaboration between Adwinsa Publications Limited, Pangolin_Gh, and the UK-based…

Klefe celebrates 2025 Yam Festival

The chiefs, queens, and people of Klefe in the Volta Region climaxed their 2025 Yam Festival on Saturday, September 27, with a grand durbar at Klefe-Demete. The event featured rich cultural displays and attracted troupes and celebrants from across the…

Ghana Chieftaincy Awards Rescheduled for 2026

The third Ghana Chieftaincy Awards and Royal Investment Summit, originally scheduled for October 3–5, 2025, has been rescheduled to May 8–9, 2026. The event, which honours the vital role of chiefs and traditional rulers in national development, will still take…

Nkrumah Honored on Founder’s Day in Ho

Founder’s Day in Ho was marked with vibrant festivities on Sunday, featuring food fairs, cultural drumming, dancing, and live music at restaurants, pubs, and other venues across the regional capital. At the 5Star Lounge in Ho Barracks New Town, chiefs…

Ghana Theatre Festival 2025 Launched in Accra

The Ghana Theatre Festival 2025 was officially launched on Wednesday, September 10, at the National Theatre in Accra. The festival will run from September 23 to 28 under the theme “Showcasing the Rich Diversity of Ghanaian Culture through Performing Arts.”…

Padiki Defends Daddy Lumba Painting Amid Backlash

Sharon Dede Padiki, CEO of Padiki Art Gallery, has addressed criticism over her ‘unconventional’ painting of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, created live during his candlelight vigil at Independence Square. The artwork — a cartoon-style caricature — sparked mixed…

Tourism Ministry inaugurates new Advisory Board

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has officially inaugurated its Ministerial Advisory Board, reinforcing its dedication to inclusive stakeholder engagement and strategic policy formulation across the tourism, culture, and creative arts sectors. At the inauguration ceremony held in…

Ghana Chieftaincy Awards set to launch on July 17

The Ghana Chieftaincy Awards (GCA) will officially be launched on July 17, marking the beginning of a new chapter in traditional leadership that aligns cultural heritage with sustainable development, environmental advocacy, and inclusive investment. The event is being organized by…

Black Star Festival officially unveiled

The Black Star Festival, an initiative celebrating African culture, creativity, and heritage, has officially been launched with a strong call to preserve and promote Ghana’s rich cultural identity. Held at the Accra Tourist Information Centre (ATIC) on Tuesday, June 17,…

Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi Honoured by TOUGHA

The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has honoured Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Ghana’s tourism and corporate communication efforts. The award was…

Unfolding Cultural Heritage set to begin on May 28

The Unfolding Cultural Heritage project will officially commence on May 28, offering a vibrant platform to celebrate and explore the rich cultural diversity of the Greater Accra region and beyond. This international collaboration is spearheaded by Ramdom (Italy), Bibliomuseum Center…

GTA Launches New Public-Private Partnership Department

Ghana Tourism Authority Launches Public-Private Partnership Department to Boost Sector Collaboration. In a strategic move to transform Ghana’s tourism industry, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has inaugurated its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Department. The initiative, anchored in Section 42 of the…

GTA officials pay courtesy call on Ga Mantse

GTA Officials Pay Courtesy Call on Ga Mantse, Announce Plans to Collaborate on Homowo Festival. Officials from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), led by newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Maame Efua Houadjeto, paid a courtesy visit to the Ga Mantse,…

KFC Ghana Art Contest 2025 | Win Cash & Exposure

KFC Ghana Launches Nationwide Art Competition to Celebrate Local Creativity and Culture. KFC Ghana has announced a dynamic new initiative aimed at spotlighting the nation’s artistic talent and cultural richness. The KFC Art Competition invites Ghanaian artists to submit original…

Lydia Kekeli Amenyaglo Wins Global Citizen Prize

Ghanaian food innovator Lydia Kekeli Amenyaglo has earned international acclaim as a 2025 Global Citizen Prize winner. She is recognized for her bold leadership in reshaping Ghana’s food systems through creativity, culture, and community-driven initiatives. Championing Food and Identity in…

Abeiku Santana Secures New Appointment

Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has been appointed to the strategic management team of the newly formed Cruise West Africa Alliance. The alliance, established during the recently concluded Global Seatrade…

Akwaaba Festival returns on March 6

Culture enthusiasts in the nation’s capital eagerly anticipate this year’s Akwaaba Festival, set to take place from March 6 to March 8 at the National Theatre. Launched in 2022 by founder and director Joe Osae, the festival has grown into…

Highlife in the rhythm of Rim Akandoh Jnr

Rim Akandoh Jnr Revives Highlife with ‘Man Shall Be Free’ Album and Concert Drummer, singer, arranger, and composer Rim Akandoh Jnr, alongside his Amamere Band, has been diligently rehearsing in Cape Coast, Central Region, preparing for his upcoming album release…

GTA Organizes 2025 National Chocolate Week

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with COCOBOD and the Cocoa Processing Company, has planned a series of activities for the 2025 National Chocolate Week celebrations. This year’s celebration is themed “Eat Chocolate, Stay Healthy, Grow Ghana” with the…

The Economic Advantages of Migration: A Global Perspective

Migration has played a crucial role throughout human history, shaping civilizations, economies, and cultures. While discussions often highlight the challenges associated with migration, it is equally essential to recognize its economic advantages, which have significant implications for individuals, host countries,…

Private Actors Welfare Scheme unveiled in Accra

A new welfare scheme for Ghanaian actors was officially launched in Accra on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Accra Marriott Hotel. The initiative, spearheaded by renowned actor and creative entrepreneur Fiifi Coleman, was developed in collaboration with Hollard Insurance.…

Honoring the king exiled by the British

The field outside the royal palace in Kumasi, Ghana, was alive with jubilation as a large crowd gathered to commemorate the centenary of a historic return: the homecoming of an exiled king 100 years ago. Prempeh I, the Asantehene (king…

National Tourism Awards Celebrated

Last Friday, thirty-six tourism sector stakeholders were honored with awards at this year’s National Tourism Awards, held at the Osu Castle Gardens in Accra. Themed “Celebrating Innovation and Recognising Excellence in Ghana’s Tourism Sector,” the awards ceremony recognized distinguished individuals…

GTA Set to Host National Tourism Awards

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) will host the 2024 edition of the National Tourism Awards on Friday, October 25, at Osu Castle. Organized under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, the event highlights the theme: “Sustaining Tourism Growth: The…

Wonderful Jazz weekend hosted by +233

This weekend, the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra will welcome Swiss vibraphonist Thomas Dobler and the GHJazz Collective on Saturday, October 12, and Senegalese bassist Alune Wade & Band on Sunday, October 13. Guests can expect to enjoy…

Thomas Fynn takes Ghanaian culture to California

Renowned and accomplished Ghanaian photographer Thomas Fynn is in California, USA, showcasing African and Ghanaian culture to the world. The themes of his photographic exhibition, Spirit Possession: Celebration of Ghanaian faces, African Culture and Heritage, range from ecotourism to ethno-cultural…

Document Naa Amanua’s works

Jonilar, a digital music executive, has made a strong plea for the documentation of Naa Amanua, a legend in Ga and Ghanaian music. In a recent social media post, Jonilar emphasized Naa Amanua’s enormous contributions to the music industry, calling…

Fashion designer Pokua Poku-Mouhtuseb has died

Pokua Poku-Mouhtuseb, a well-known Ghanaian fashion designer, has died. The 42-year-old owner of ‘Poqua Poku Mouhtiseb’ was claimed to have died a few hours after giving birth in Accra’s Lister Hospital on February 14, 2024. Netizens, including celebrities, have expressed…

Supporting Cook-a-Thon with Painting

In order to encourage chef Failatu Abdul-Razak’s bid to break the Guinness Book of Records, Mustapha Mohammed Demaliya, an artist at the People’s Art Execution and Training Village in Tamale, has painted numerous portraits of the chef and her cook-a-thon…