31 h. ago Keep security forces out of politics – Dr Arthur Kennedy demands urgent reforms

Physician and political activist Dr. Kwabena Arthur Kennedy has urged urgent reforms to Ghana’s security services, calling for a clear separation between law enforcement and political interests following violent scenes during the Ablekuma North rerun.

Politics

50 h. ago Vice President convenes strategic stakeholder meeting on Women’s Development Bank

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has convened a strategic stakeholder meeting on the proposed Women’s Development Bank.  

Politics

4 d. ago Ablakwa’s Diplomacy, Antwi’s Partisanship, and Kubi’s Statesmanship

A master painter's brushstrokes are not just about colour, but about the canvas. Some try to mimic Okudzeto Ablakwa's investigative artistry, but their canvas is tainted by bias. Ablakwa's work is like a masterpiece crafted with fact, painted with integrity, and displayed with transparency. Others may try to replicate the style, but their art lacks the depth and credibility. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified the country's stance on the controversial abstention from the United Nations Human Rights Council vote on LGBTQ+ rights.

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5 d. ago Merqury Quaye hails Shatta Wale’s free performance at President’s Cup

Founder of the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, Merqury Quaye, has applauded dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, for what he describes as a “strategic masterstroke” in choosing to absorb the cost of his own performance at the 2025 President’s Cup, instead of charging a performance fee.

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6 d. ago ‘Okrika Reclaimed’: Confronting fast fashion’s fallout in Ghana through art

Ghana is the final stop for the world’s unwanted clothing, where the fast fashion industry’s overflow ends up in bales on the backs of porters, flooding Kantamanto Market, and ultimately, choking beaches and drains with textile waste.

Culture

7 d. ago GF Awards 2025: Nasco Ghana honours winners with premium gifts at exclusive presentations

Nasco Ghana, the nation’s leading electronics brand, cemented its commitment to celebrating Ghanaian football excellence by presenting state-of-the-art appliances to the 2025 Ghana Football Awards Home-Based Male and Female Players of the Year. In a heartfelt gesture, Nasco awarded Razak Simpson of Nations FC and Mary Berkoe of Police Ladies with a 65-inch 4K Smart […]

Events

9 d. ago Ghana Music Awards Europe adds ‘Best Political Song’ category to 2025 edition 

The organisers of the Ghana Music Awards Europe have introduced a new category: Best Political Song of the Year, aimed at recognising artistes whose music plays a significant role during Ghana’s political season.

Politics

1 week ago Government to convert National Cathedral site into National Cultural Convention Centre

The government has announced plans to convert the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre (NCCC), positioning it as the flagship hub for Ghana’s burgeoning creative economy and cultural diplomacy efforts.

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1 week ago AI Collective launches first African Chapter in Ghana to advance inclusive AI development

The AI Collective has officially launched its first African chapter in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s global expansion. The newly formed AI Collective Ghana Chapter aims to promote responsible and inclusive adoption of artificial intelligence for social impact, economic growth, and sustainable development across Ghana and the wider region.

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1 week ago Tourism Minister urges private sector to embed culture, excellence in hospitality

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on the private sector to embed cultural identity and service excellence at the heart of every hospitality experience. “In every hotel room, every tour vehicle, every restaurant, there must be a sense of who we are,” she said. “Every guest we serve is […]

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1 week ago 3 learners win medals for Ghana at Global Science and Art Olympiad competition

Three students have earned international recognition for Ghana after winning Silver and Bronze medals at the 2025 International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO), held at Queen Mary University of London.

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2 w. ago Review: Africa Arts Network’s ‘Honeymoon Hotel’ delivers brilliant shift for Ghana’s theatre  

Last weekend at the National Theatre, Accra, the curtains rose on one of the most highly anticipated productions in Ghana’s recent theatre history; Honeymoon Hotel.

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2 w. ago Why Ghana’s Creative Industry needs bold investment, and how Fidelity Bank is stepping in

Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched Orange Inspire and the Fidelity Cultural and Creative Fund (FCCF)—a bold, timely move designed to bridge funding gaps, support infrastructure, and catalyse sustainable growth in the sector.

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2 w. ago Ghana must clean up utility finances to win in regional power trade – Jabesh Amissah

Energy policy analyst and Managing Partner of Arthur Energy Advisors, Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, is concerned about Ghana’s preparedness, or lack thereof, for regional electricity trade under the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP).

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2 w. ago Dr. Bryan Acheampong demands national AI strategy to drive economic growth

Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has urged Ghana to establish a comprehensive national framework for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) aimed at transforming the economy, creating jobs, and enhancing public sector efficiency. In a time when AI technology is revolutionising industries globally, he pointed out that Ghana is falling behind, not […]

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2 w. ago Dzifa Gomashie leads presidential mission to honour highlife legend Agya Koo Nimo

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, and her Deputy, Yussif Jajah, have paid a courtesy visit to veteran highlife maestro Agya Koo Nimo in Kumasi.

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2 w. ago Tourism Minister Launches Seventeenth edition of PANAFEST and Emancipation Day in Accra

Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has launched the 17th edition of PANAFEST and Emancipation day celebration with the call on Ghanaians to recommit to unity, cultural pride, and collective healing.

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2 w. ago Ghana set to shine at World Championships of Performing Arts 2025 in California

Ghana’s creative and performing arts scene is abuzz with excitement as the country officially announces its participation in the 2025 edition of the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), set to take place in Long Beach, California from July 15 to 24. Often referred to as the "Olympics of the Performing Arts," the WCOPA brings together performers from over 60 countries in a global celebration of talent, culture, and creativity.

Sport

2 w. ago Kwame Dadzie: Why Creative Arts Federation of Ghana is a needless formation

On 6th June 2025, a new body called the Creative Arts Federation of Ghana (CAFOG) was inaugurated at the National Theatre in Accra.

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3 w. ago ‘Funny’ sells: Meet the comedian blending marketing with humour (LOLs to ROIs)

In this exclusive interview with culture journalist Kenneth Awotwe Darko for Myjoyonline.com, Joey reveals his creative process, brand collaboration philosophy, and vision for the future of digital comedy.

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