Senegal – 3rd December 2025 – Ghana has signaled strong readiness to host the 2026 edition of EcoFest, leveraging its rich cultural heritage and honoring the legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the globally celebrated icon of African liberation.
\nGhana\u2019s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has appealed to her colleague ministers across West Africa to support Ghana\u2019s bid, describing it as both a cultural opportunity and a symbolic tribute to Nkrumah\u2019s enduring legacy.
\nSpeaking on the sidelines of this year\u2019s EcoFest in Dakar, the Minister emphasized that hosting the festival in Ghana would not only celebrate Nkrumah\u2019s memory but also position the country as a gateway to Africa\u2019s cultural revival.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been telling my colleague ministers that if they must vote on it, then Ghana should be the next one,\u201d she said. \u201cWe are the gateway to Africa, and they should do it in honor of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his descendants. Bring it back home to Ghana. As we celebrated the NkrumahFest, we will add it to EcoFest, and it will be a marvellous experience, I can assure them.\u201d
\nThe Minister noted that Ghana is fully prepared for the responsibility, pointing to its vibrant cultural heritage and the country\u2019s commitment to hosting a festival that strengthens regional cohesion, promotes peace, and drives economic growth through cultural exchange.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s EcoFest, themed \u201cThe Power of Culture,\u201d underscores the role of arts and heritage in shaping identity, preserving traditions, boosting infrastructure development, and enhancing human capital across West Africa. Ghana hopes to build on this momentum by hosting a festival that not only celebrates culture but also stimulates investment in the creative economy.
\nEcoFest Ghana Focal Person, Charles Sedem Hoto, expressed optimism about the transformative potential of hosting the festival in Ghana. He stressed that EcoFest could open doors across the cultural value chain, stimulate entrepreneurship, and expand business opportunities for local creatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt brings a lot of opportunity to our people. It exposes the culture of our people, and cultural entrepreneurs have an opportunity,\u201d he said, adding that a multi-sectoral approach would amplify the festival\u2019s economic and social impact.
\nWith growing support and a compelling case for selection, Ghana says it is ready to take the baton, promising a spectacular and culturally rich edition of EcoFest should it be granted the 2026 hosting rights.
\nThe Ghanaian delegation to Dakar included officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, led by Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Divine Owusu Ansah, Director of Culture and Creative Arts, EcoFest Ghana Focal Person, Charles Sedem Hotor, and technical officers representing Ghana\u2019s Arts, Culture, and Creative industry institutions.
\nSource: Delassie Mabel Awuku \u2013 PR, MoTCCA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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