Kumasi, Ghana \u2013 June 25, 2025 \u2014 The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has paid a courtesy visit to celebrated Ghanaian highlife musician, Agya Koo Nimo, at his residence in Kumasi.
\nThe visit forms part of President John Dramani Mahama\u2019s broader commitment to ensure the welfare and dignity of elderly citizens, particularly those who have made significant contributions to Ghana\u2019s cultural and creative heritage.
\nSpeaking during the visit, Hon. Gomashie acknowledged Agya Koo Nimo\u2019s invaluable role in shaping Ghana\u2019s musical identity and reaffirmed the government\u2019s pledge to support ageing creatives. \u201cThis is not just a symbolic visit\u2014it is a statement of care, recognition, and responsibility,\u201d she said.
\nIn a heartfelt address during the visit, Hon. Gomashie recalled President Mahama\u2019s call to action at the launch of the Black Star Experience, where he asked: \u201cWhy wait until our legends are gone before we celebrate them?\u201d She emphasized that those words have since guided her and her team, compelling them to act swiftly to honour living legends.
\n\u201cWe do not know the hour of our birth, nor the moment we depart this life,\u201d the Minister said. \u201cTherefore, while we are still planning a formal celebration to honour the trailblazers and elders in the sector, those on whose shoulders we stand, it felt only proper that we come here today.\u201d
\nShe described Agya Koo Nimo as a revered \u201cchief in the realm of Ghanaian culture\u201d and presented him with a hamper, a modest token of appreciation, and an additional envelope to support the musicians who performed in his honour.<\/p>\n
In response, Agya Koo Nimo expressed deep gratitude to President Mahama and the Ministry for the recognition.
\n\u201cThis is not just for me, it is for all musicians,\u201d he remarked, calling on the government to establish a national museum dedicated to the creative arts, where the works of musicians and other creatives could be preserved for posterity and serve as a learning resource for future generations.
\nHe further proposed that Ghanaian music be played and showcased at tourist sites across the country to enrich the visitor experience and promote local artistry.<\/p>\n
Hon. Gomashie acknowledged the underappreciation creatives often face, noting:
\n\u201cWhen a footballer scores, headlines follow. But creatives often give so much with little recognition. That must change, and it starts now.\u201d She added.<\/p>\n
According to Hon. Gomashie, this visit is only the beginning of a broader effort to elevate the voices and contributions of Ghanaian legends.
\nThe Minister was accompanied by her Deputy, Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah; Divine Kwame Owusu Ansah, Director for Culture and Creative Arts at the Ministry; and other key members of her team. They were warmly received by the Ashanti Regional Minister, the Ashanti Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority, and other support staff.
\nSource: Mabel Delassie Awuku \u2013 PR Unit, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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