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Andrew Ackah

Also known as: Mr Andrew Ackah · Mr Ackah · Ebenezer Ackah · Peter Kwakye Ackah

2026-04-272026-11-06

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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Role of AI The President of the AAG, Andrew Ackah, said advertisers should not allow artificial intelligence to replace the human soul and process in advertising communication, but rather use it as a tool to achieve creative goals faster. …

    AAG launches 18th edition of Gong Gong Awards
  3. Joy Online

    … Mr Andrew Ackah, President of the AAG, said the Gong Gong Awards remained the industry’s flagship platform for celebrating excellence and driving professional standards. …

    Advertising agencies urged to embrace AI for creativity, global competitiveness

Today

  1. Accra billboard operators must register structures by November 13

    Billboard operators in Accra have until November 13 to display their names and company details on advertising structures, or face removal in a joint government inspection scheduled for November 14. The operation will verify ownership, identify unauthorised installations, and check compliance with safety and technical requirements set by the Ghana Standards Authority.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Black Star Fashion Week inaugurated in Accra with industry summit

    Ghana's inaugural Black Star Fashion Week opened Wednesday at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, bringing together policymakers, creatives and industry players for masterclasses and networking under the theme "Put Ghana On". Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called for fashion to be recognised as a strategic pillar of Ghana's creative economy, emphasizing its potential to create jobs, attract investment and boost exports.

    16 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Black Star Fashion Week stakeholders urge IP protection for Ghana's cultural products

    Stakeholders in Ghana's creative and cultural industries have called for stronger intellectual property protection, fairer remuneration for traditional artisans, and strategic investment to boost the global visibility and commercial value of indigenous Ghanaian products. The call was made during a panel discussion at this year's Black Star Fashion Summit, part of Black Star Fashion Week activities, with participants examining ways to protect kente and other cultural heritage while strengthening global appeal.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online →

Wednesday 4 November

  1. Advertising Association: 40–60% of Accra billboards illegal

    The Advertising Association of Ghana assessed over 10,000 advertising structures in Accra and found that between 40 and 60 per cent breach traffic, building, and structural regulations. The Association President attributed the violations partly to inadequate regulatory oversight by local assemblies tasked with issuing permits.

    4 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Former NDC MP calls for disqualification of school headmaster from race

    Former NDC MP Peter Kwakye Ackah has called on the NDC party to disqualify Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, from contesting the chairmanship of the NDC in the Juaben constituency. Abdulai is accused of sexually abusing about 16 students at the school; the Ghana Education Service has interdicted him and a police complaint has been filed.

    17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. AI cannot replace human connection in advertising, AAG says

    The President of the Advertising Association of Ghana says artificial intelligence cannot replace human creativity, emotion, and personal connection in producing impactful advertising, and warns that excessive reliance on the technology could result in similar-looking content. Advertising professionals should view AI as a complementary tool rather than a competitor.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. Obeng, Danyo secure Ghana's spot at Beijing golf finals

    Emmanuel Amoh Obeng and Ramson Danyo won Ghana's national qualifying tournament for the 2026 World Corporate Golf Challenge, finishing with 49 points at Achimota Golf Club, and earned an all-expenses-paid trip to represent Ghana at the global finals in Beijing in October.

    13 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. EPA plans to dredge Tano River, reinforce banks to prevent flooding

    The Environmental Protection Authority has announced plans to dredge the Tano River and reinforce vulnerable sections of its banks to prevent a recurrence of recent floods that displaced thousands of residents in Samreboi, Western Region. The EPA assessed that riverbank integrity has been compromised and intends to dredge silted sections and install concrete walls along sections closest to the community.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. 660 graduates urged for inclusive youth employment

    Six hundred and sixty students graduated from the University of Gold Coast across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Ashanti Regional Minister called for employers to prioritise immediate workforce engagement of graduates rather than requiring prolonged prior experience, and urged public and private institutions to establish mentorship programmes and entry-level opportunities.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Advertising Association launches 18th Gong-Gong Awards

    The Advertising Association of Ghana has launched the 18th edition of the Gong-Gong Awards, with leaders calling for greater collaboration, innovation, and adaptation to emerging technologies including artificial intelligence. The association's president noted improvements to the awards' governance and disclosed that last year's event recorded 213 entries.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 April

  1. AAG launches 18th Gong Gong Awards for advertising and media

    The Advertising Association of Ghana launched the 2026 Gong Gong Awards, an award scheme for the advertising and media industry, to be held on July 25 at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The scheme features 24 award categories under seven main categories, with entries opening from May 4 to June 14, and the theme is "The Creative Convergence: AI and Human Craft in Advertising".

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghanaian ad agencies urged to adopt AI tools for growth

    Joel Nettey, former World President of the International Advertising Association, has urged Ghanaian advertising agencies to embrace artificial intelligence to enhance creativity, efficiency and global competitiveness, warning that those failing to adapt risk being left behind. He noted that AI tools are transforming creative production speed and cost, and that an agency of twenty people with the right AI tools can now produce the output volume of an agency three times its size.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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