Accra \u2014 13th December,2025- Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on Ghanaians to accord greater respect, investment and institutional support to the country\u2019s Creative Arts sector, describing it as a critical driver of employment, tourism and national development.
\nShe made the call at an event organised by Zadokeli, where distinguished academics and creatives, including herself were honored for their contributions to Ghana\u2019s cultural and intellectual landscape.<\/p>\n
Hon. Gomashie said Ghana\u2019s creative industry is rich in talent and professional capacity but continues to suffer from inadequate platforms and recognition.
\n\u201cThe sector does not lack talent or capable people. What it lacks is support and platforms to exhibit our craft, and for Ghana to take us seriously,\u201d she said.
\nThe Minister highlighted the economic impact of creative productions, noting that a single performance can employ and sustain hundreds of people across multiple value chains, from design and production to marketing and logistics.
\nShe further explained that the creation of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts under President John Dramani Mahama was a strategic decision to align culture and creativity with tourism, recognising their contribution to Ghana\u2019s gross domestic product.
\n\u201cCulture and Creative Arts are our strength and what truly drives tourism in Ghana,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
Hon. Gomashie also condemned stereotypes that portray creatives as people who entered the sector due to limited academic ability, stressing that artistic careers are a calling and a legitimate profession.
\n\u201cWe did not choose this path because we could not do anything else. We chose it because it is our calling, and it is just as important as any other profession,\u201d she added.
\nShe further emphasised the sector\u2019s role in safeguarding mental health and fostering healing and expression, warning that society would feel the impact if creative activities were to halt even briefly.<\/p>\n
The Minister disclosed that the Ministry recently led 26 young Ghanaian creatives to Senegal for a West African creative showcase involving participants from 15 African countries, describing the initiative as part of efforts to create more international platforms for Ghanaian talent.
\nShe also urged stakeholders to protect and strengthen the \u201cDecember in Ghana\u201d initiative, cautioning against losing its growing global appeal.
\n\u201cDecember in Ghana is powerful. We must not lose it. The creative sector holds the key to Ghana\u2019s overall development,\u201d she added.
\nCreative entrepreneur Elorm Anang, who also addressed the gathering, shared his journey from academia and banking into the creative arts, noting that creatives can generate significant employment and revenue for the country.<\/p>\n
Ms. Anang, a former banker with 17 years of experience in the corporate sector, said she returned fully to the creative space in 2023 to help build sustainable structures within the industry.
\nThe event featured the presentation of recognition awards to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Ghana\u2019s creative and intellectual development. Award recipients included Hon. Abla Dzifa Goamashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Professor Lade Wosornu, Author, Professor Esi Sutherland-Addy, an asociate Professor of African Studies and Professor Martin Okyere Owusu, a Ghanaian playwright, actor, and director
\nProfessor Lade Wosornu, in his remarks, urged society to accord creatives the respect they deserve, describing them as intellectually capable and essential to national progress.
\nSource: Delassie Mabel Awuku-PR-Unit- MoTCCA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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