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Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Hails Guinness World Record as Innovative for Ghana’s Creative Arts Industry

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has described Ghana’s latest Guinness World Record achievement as a significant milestone for the nation’s creative arts sector and a strong testament to the innovation, resilience and global competitiveness of Ghanaian artists. Receiving the official Guinness World Record certificate from bead artist Juliana Gharbin,…

Message of condolence

We mourn the loss of a courageous police officer and stand with the thirteen injured, the organisers, and the community of the Surajkund Festival in this time of sorrow. We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred during the Surajkund Festival, following the collapse of a chain at the Adventure and Amusement Zone…

National Theatre Ghana Dance Ensemble captivates crowd in second appearance at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair at Faridabad, India

The Ghana Dance Ensemble, one of the three resident performing groups of the National Theatre of Ghana, delivered another spellbinding performance on February 4, 2026, at the Grand Chaupal (Open-Air Theatre). This second appearance at the ongoing Surajkund International Crafts Fair showcased the vibrant energy and rhythmic precision that have made the National Theatre’s delegation…

Ghana joins global celebration At The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair Faridabad, India

A 19-member delegation from Ghana is currently participating in the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair, running from January 31 to February 15, 2026. As one of the world’s largest congregations of artisans, the fair has once again transformed Faridabad into a vibrant “global village” of art, culture, and cuisine. According to the leader of the…

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Holds Orientation for Board Chairs to Strengthen Governance

Accra, Ghana — January 30, 2026 — The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has organized an orientation programme for Chairpersons of governing boards of its agencies to strengthen corporate governance, improve strategic alignment, and enhance collaboration between boards and management. Speaking at the engagement, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon.…

Concert Party Set to Return to Ghana’s Theatre Scene as Minister Inaugurates Revival Committee

Accra, Ghana – January 29, 2026 — Ghana’s iconic Concert Party theatre tradition is set for a major comeback following the inauguration of a Committee on Reviving Theatre Arts by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie. The initiative aims to restore Concert Party to Ghana’s theatres and screens while…

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Orients Agency Heads to Strengthen Leadership and Governance

Accra, Ghana — January 29, 2026- The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) has held an orientation programme for Heads of Agencies and their Deputies to strengthen leadership alignment, governance standards, and strategic coordination across institutions under the Ministry. The opening ceremony, held at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra, brought together…

Guinness World Record Holder Sharon Dede Padi Presents Historic Leaf-Print Artwork to Tourism Culture and Creative Arts Minister

Accra, Ghana — January 28, 2026 — Guinness World Record holder and visual artist Sharon Dede Padi has presented her certificate for the world’s largest leaf-print painting to the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry. Ms. Padi earned the global record after creating…

Air Tanzania Launches Dar es Salaam–Lagos–Accra Route to Strengthen East–West African Connectivity

Accra, Ghana — January 28, 2026 — Ghana and Tanzania have taken a significant step toward advancing Pan-African integration with the launch of Air Tanzania’s maiden flight on the Dar es Salaam–Lagos–Accra route. The service marks Air Tanzania’s first operation into Ghana and makes it the 26th international airline serving Kotoka International Airport. The new…

Minister Charges Creative Arts Delegation to Excel Ahead of India Training and Cultural Festival

Accra, Ghana – 28th January, 2025 — The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged a 20 member delegation made up of officials from the Ministry, a cultural troupe, artisans, artistes and traders, travelling to India for a training and cultural festival to maximise opportunity, learn diligently, and represent…