Yearly Archives: 2025

Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie Launches the “Ananse Heritage Project” to Revive Ghana’s Folklore Through Digital Storytelling

Accra, October 28, 2025 – The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has officially launched the Ananse Heritage Project, a cultural initiative designed to revive Ghana’s timeless folklore legend, Kweku Ananse, through animation, digital storytelling, and modern creative education. The launch, held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Solaris…

Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie Calls for Empowerment of the Creative Sector at 9th Ghana Beauty Awards

Accra, Ghana — October 25, 2025: Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering Ghana’s creative and beauty industries, describing them as “strategic economic drivers” essential for national transformation. Speaking at the 9th Ghana Beauty Awards (GBA) organized by Make-Up Ghana, Hon. Gomashie praised the…

Word of Mouth Goes Further Than Adverts – Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Recommends.

Cape Coast, Oct. 23, 2025 — The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has emphasized the power of positive guest experiences in promoting Ghana’s hospitality industry, stating that “word of mouth goes further than the adverts we place in the media.” She made the remark when she graced the 50th…

AFRO-GASTRO FESTIVAL SPARKS CALL FOR INVESTMENT IN AFRICAN FOOD CULTURE AND CULINARY TOURISM

18th October 2025 – Accra- The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has issued a passionate call to the private sector, hospitality brands, and the creative industry to invest in African food brands, culinary tourism, and food innovation hubs, emphasizing the role of food as both a cultural unifier and…

Maiden Edition of AfroGastro Festival 2025, Celebrating Africa’s Culinary Diplomacy kicks off in Accra.

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts today officially opened the historic AfroGastro Festival 2025, a vibrant celebration of Africa’s diverse culinary heritage, at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra. The maiden edition, dubbed AfroGastro, brought together dignitaries, diplomats, chefs, cultural stakeholders, and enthusiasts from across the continent and the world, highlighting food…

Ghana Gears Up for AfroGastro Festival at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, this weekend

Ghana is set to host the highly anticipated AfroGastro Festival this weekend, a two-day celebration of African food, music, and cultural expression, to be held from October 17–18 at Kwame Nkrumah memorial Park in Accra. The event, organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, is a signature feature of the Black Star…

Miss International Africa Strengthens Cultural Ties with Ghana in Courtesy Visit to Tourism Minister

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, welcomed Miss International Africa 24′, Aky Sanna Veisa, during a courtesy call aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Ghana and Cape Verde. The engagement focused on cultural exchange, sustainable development goals, and tourism collaboration across Africa. Miss Veisa, a Cape Verdean national and…

Ghana Launches “December in GH 2025” with Bold Vision for Global Tourism Impact

Ghana has officially launched “December in GH 2025,” its flagship cultural and tourism campaign, with government leaders promising a revitalized, globally focused celebration of Ghanaian heritage. Held at the banquet hall in the Flagstaff House in Accra, the high-profile launch signals the country’s ambition to position itself as a premier destination for cultural tourism and…

Sector Minister Inaugurates Governing Board of Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, calling on members to serve with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of national duty. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, the Minister expressed her gratitude to the board…

Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Engages Western Region Youth on Creative Arts Opportunities

The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has met with the Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim in the Western Region Hon. Phillip Fiifi Buckman and young creatives from his constituency to explore ways of supporting youth entry into Ghana’s growing creative arts space. The engagement focused on empowering young people…