Also known as: Madam Gomashie · Madam Abla Gomashie · Ablah Dzifa Gomashie · Madam Ablah Dzifa Gomashie · Ms Gomashie · Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie · Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister overseeing heritage preservation, cultural tourism expansion, and creative sector initiatives including the Ghana-Korea Heritage Project and inaugural Africa Festival of Arts and Creatives.
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Joy Online
… In a statement issued on May 7 and signed by the sector Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Ministry stated that organisers of the event neither contacted the Ministry officially nor sought permission before staging the programme. …
Tourism Ministry distances itself from Karnival Kingdom FestivalJoy Online
… er clarifies that it neither endorsed, sanctioned, nor authorised the staging of the event and therefore is unaware of the processes through which the said festival was purportedly approved to take place in Ghana,” the statement, signed by the sector minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie …
Karnival Kingdom Festival: Tourism Ministry says no approval was givenJoy Online
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for greater investment in Ghana’s creative industry, stressing the need to recognise creative professionals as major contributors to national development and cultural diplomacy. …
Tourism Minister calls for increased investment in Ghana’s creative sectorSparrow Studios and OldFilm Productions have launched three films to commemorate Ghana's 70th independence anniversary in 2027: The Return of Makunse (December 2026), Nkrumah's Red, Gold and Green (July 2027), and a remake of I Told You So (December 2027), each exploring migration, independence history, and contemporary storytelling.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sparrow Studios and OldFilm Productions have launched three films to commemorate Ghana's 70th independence anniversary in 2027: The Return of Makunse (December 2026), Nkrumah's Red, Gold and Green (July 2027), and a remake of I Told You So (December 2027), each exploring migration, independence history, and contemporary storytelling.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
James Korsah-Brown, an NPP parliamentary aspirant for Mfantseman, has called for Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie to be replaced, citing subpar performance and saying the minister has not effectively leveraged existing programmes like Beyond the Return to boost the creative economy.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana welcomed more than 1.3 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, but most tourism promotion and investment centres on a few popular destinations. Tourism officials have outlined plans to develop iconic tourism sites across all 16 regions to spread economic benefits beyond major centres.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the opening of the 23rd Ghana International Book Fair, Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called for a strong reading culture as essential for national transformation, citing reading's role in critical thinking and knowledge acquisition as exemplified by South Korea's development model.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has disbursed GH¢20 million to the Film Development Fund and GH¢20 million to the Creative Arts Fund, totalling a GH¢40 million package for the creative sector, following years of Ghanaian creatives seeking government support comparable to Nigeria's.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie inaugurated the Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee, a five-year programme to preserve Ghana's heritage sites and strengthen their resilience to climate change through digital surveying, 3D modelling, capacity building, and modern monitoring technologies. Korea is providing specialized equipment including drones, 3D scanners, and thermal imaging cameras to support heritage documentation and conservation through 2030.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Tourism Minister has launched a five-year Ghana-Korea Heritage Project to protect six historic forts and castles in Accra from coastal erosion and heavy rainfall through conservation, documentation, research, capacity building, and cultural tourism initiatives combining Ghana's heritage with Korea's digital technology and scientific expertise.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged Africa World Airlines to incorporate information on Ghana's tourist attractions, including Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, Tano Boase and Kintampo Waterfalls, into its passenger experience. She also welcomed AWA's proposed E190 aircraft branding in Ghana's national colours as an opportunity to showcase cultural identity and tourism offerings across Africa.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commended the peaceful co-existence and unity of Bono chiefs and people at the 2026 "Meko Bono" festival, calling on them to preserve their culture and traditions to create job opportunities for youth and drive local economic development.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has assured residents of Techiman North District that the TanoBoase Sacred Grove, a significant spiritual and ecological site located around an inselberg in central Ghana, will be commissioned and opened to the public before the close of 2026. The grove, which features caves believed to have sheltered the original inhabitants and the Bono people, has remained forested under traditional protection and is regarded as the spiritual home and cultural legacy site of the Bono.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called on Bono Region stakeholders to raise standards on professionalism and patriotism to unlock the region's tourism potential. She urged MMDCs to work with the Ministry to identify and promote tourist attractions while preserving cultural heritage and creating an enabling environment for investors.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kwame Dadzie, in an open letter to President Mahama, calls for the scrapping of the Black Star Experience—a campaign initiative promised to position Ghana as a Culture, Arts, and Tourism brand—citing five months of inactivity and a lack of clear execution that suggests the NDC may complete its term without making meaningful progress on the project.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cape Coast and Elmina Castles have extended their tour hours to 10 p.m. under the government's 24-hour economy initiative, following successful pilot night tours. The move aims to extend Ghana's major tourism attractions beyond traditional daytime periods while creating new opportunities for businesses and workers in the sector.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government has increased standardised Ghanaian languages from 11 to 16, with three newly standardised: Kusau, Likpakpal, and Sisala. The effort aims to preserve indigenous languages and produce reading materials for schools, with plans to standardise three more languages before the end of 2026.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts will host the maiden Africa Festival of Arts and Creatives from December 9–12 to showcase African arts and culture, expected to provide opportunities for over 20,000 Ghanaians in tourism and creative sectors. The initiative, developed with the African Union Development Agency, aims to position Africa's creative economy as a development driver and strengthen Pan-African unity through music, dance, theatre, film, and other art forms.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts says the Government will hand over the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre to the Du Bois Foundation in the United States under an agreement designed to strengthen cultural diplomacy, preserve historical authenticity, and enhance the Centre's global visibility through technical expertise and international funding. The partnership is intended to deepen ties between Ghana and the African diaspora and position the Centre as a hub for Pan-African scholarship and cultural exchange.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the government will prioritize completing existing cultural facilities before starting a new National Theatre in Kumasi, after a tour of Ashanti Region's cultural spaces convinced her to focus on finishing started projects. The decision comes after the NDC had promised a second National Theatre in Kumasi in its 2024 manifesto.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC) from December 9 to 12, 2026, following an agreement between the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). The festival aims to celebrate African excellence, showcase the diversity of African arts, and position Africa's cultural and creative economy as a driver of development.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has secured a $4.5 million five-year Korea-Ghana Heritage Project (2026–2030) to strengthen protection of its forts and castles from climate impacts including coastal erosion, flooding, and structural instability. The initiative will initially focus on six heritage sites in the Greater Accra Region and establish scientific climate-risk assessment and monitoring systems alongside national conservation policies.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie will address the Government Accountability Series on August 10 to outline government policies, programmes and interventions in the sector since assuming office.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A national study presented in Accra on 28 July 2026 found widespread sexual harassment and discrimination against young women in Ghana's creative sector. The Behind the Scenes project, led by researchers at the University of Cape Coast with support from the International Center for Research on Women and the Mastercard Foundation, called for safer workplaces and stronger gender equity measures.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Catholic faithful and state dignitaries paid tribute to the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho at a pre-burial service and Requiem Mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra. Church leaders and government officials praised his exemplary diplomatic service and commitment to integrity.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged local and international investors to invest in Ghana's tourism, hospitality and creative industries, citing opportunities in hotels, fashion, music, film production and tourism infrastructure. She said strategic investment in these sectors will drive economic growth, job creation, and position Ghana as a heritage and culture destination.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday to pay tribute to Ghana's founding President and Pan-Africanism champion, during a three-day state visit at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Sharon Dede Padiki Padi, paying tribute to her contributions to Ghana's tourism sector and pledging ministry support. The delegation also visited Accra Technical University, where the Vice-Chancellor commended Sharon's impact on the tourism and hospitality industry.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Gomashie secured US$3.5 million from the Korean National Commission for UNESCO to restore six of Ghana's World Heritage Forts and Castles. Ghana also secured commitments from the Africa World Heritage Fund and WHIPIC for heritage management capacity-building.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Teshie Traditional Council has officially launched the 2026 Homowo Festival with a renewed commitment to peace, security and cultural preservation, with traditional authorities, the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces pledging to work together for a safe and successful celebration. The launch comes after violence marred the 2025 festival.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Paramount Chief of Teshie has assured residents and visitors that the 2026 Teshie Homowo Festival will be celebrated with improved security arrangements, stronger government collaboration, and renewed community unity following tragic events at last year's festivities. He also revealed that Ghana's Parliament has formally recognised the cultural and economic importance of the festival for the first time.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the government is committed to making the Volta Region a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment. She outlined plans to work with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and improve road accessibility to tourism sites in the region.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister has reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment, with plans to improve road access to tourist attractions through infrastructure projects.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →