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Creative Arts Agency

Also known as: CAC · Creative Arts Agency of Ghana

Creative Arts Agency — Ghanaian government body organizing cultural initiatives, pension schemes, and support programs for creative professionals and artists.

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August 2026
27 AugJoy Online
… Since the Second Republic, it has always been: “not enough money to go round.” That is why mixed emotions did many somersaults in my belly when former television news anchor Gideon Aryeequaye, now the Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency, announced on Tuesday, August 2 …
Weep no more, Abla Dzifa
19 AugDaily Guide
… The Chief of Staff further said government was strengthening institutions under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, including the Creative Arts Agency, to expand market access, improve skills development, promote innovation and protect intellectual property, parti …
Agortime Kente Festival Calls For Preservation Of Traditional Weaving
6 AugJoy Online
… Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, and the Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency, Gideon Aryeequaye, in the presence of dignitaries and music legends. …
Highlife to the World campaign for Black Star Experience 2027 launched in Barcelona
6 AugDaily Guide
… Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, and the Executive Secretary of Creative Arts Agency, Gideon Aryeequaye, was graced by leading music industry personalities and other dignitaries. …
Highlife To The World Kicks Off In Barcelona
4 AugJoy Online
… She called for the findings to translate into safer workplaces and clearer leadership pathways for women, and pledged the Ministry’s commitment to working with the Creative Arts Agency to implement the recommendations. …
Study exposes widespread gender barriers in Ghana’s creative sector
July 2026
23 JulJoy Online
… The campaign has received support from several key state institutions, including the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Creative Arts Agency and the Black Star Experience Secretariat. …
Highlife to the World campaign begins global journey with Paris launch
20 JulJoy Online
… Other members of the delegation are Gideon Nee Aryeequaye (Executive Secretary, Creative Arts Agency), Verus Nartey (CEO, Showbiz Africa and Made in Ghana Consulting Ltd) and Eric Acquah (CEO, Benayacon Entertainment). …
Highlife is ours, and nobody can deny that – MUSIGA President
17 JulDaily Guide
… The event is organised in partnership with Benayacon Entertainment, National Folklore Board, Ghana Tourism Authority and Creative Arts Agency, with support from the Spanish Embassy in Ghana and UNESCO Office in Ghana. …
Ghana To Launch Highlife Campaign In Spain
17 JulDaily Guide
… The event is organised in partnership with Benayacon Entertainment, National Folklore Board, Ghana Tourism Authority and Creative Arts Agency, with support from the Spanish Embassy in Ghana and UNESCO Office in Ghana. …
Ghana To Launch Highlife Campaign In Spain
9 JulJoy Online
The Creative Arts Agency (CAA) has called on players in Ghana’s creative and cultural industries to actively participate in the National General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026. …
Creative Arts Agency rallies creatives to join National General Cleaning Exercise

Culture

Black Star Fashion Week inaugurated in Accra with industry summit

The News

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.

5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Today

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.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 30 October

Ghanaian creative bodies to discuss pension scheme for artists
The Creative Arts Agency, National Film Authority, and Copyright Ghana will lead a stakeholder dialogue on Monday, 2 November 2026, to develop a roadmap for a sustainable pension and social security programme for Ghanaian creative professionals, addressing their distinctive employment and income challenges.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

Ghana's inaugural Black Star Fashion Week promotes tourism potential
Ghana's maiden Black Star Fashion Week, announced by the Black Star Experience Secretariat at the Office of the President, is scheduled for November 4 and 7, 2026, combining industry engagement in Accra with a fashion showcase at Royal Senchi. The initiative aims to explore how fashion alongside music, food, heritage and the arts can strengthen Ghana's identity as a tourism destination.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Creative Arts Agency seeks land for aged artists' welfare project
The Governing Board of the Creative Arts Agency has asked the Lands Ministry to support a presidential legacy project to provide shelter and care for aged, vulnerable, and needy members of Ghana's creative arts community. The Agency has established a Welfare Committee and formally requested state land in Accra from the Lands Commission to construct the proposed facility.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ladé Wosornu poetry contest expands to Junior High School
The Creative Arts Agency will pilot a Junior High School edition of the Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest at the 2026 Akra Reads! programme, seeking to discover budding poets and spoken word artists while promoting the use of Ghanaian languages. The contest comprises three phases: performance of a poem in English, in a Ghanaian language, and a question-and-answer segment.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Ghana launches inaugural Black Star Fashion Week celebration
Ghana is hosting the maiden Black Star Fashion Week, a two-day national fashion experience organised by the Presidency-backed Black Star Experience Secretariat in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The event, taking place in Accra and Senchi, will feature a fashion summit on November 4 in Accra focused on industry dialogue, talent discovery, and showcasing Ghanaian fashion globally.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches inaugural Black Star Fashion Week
Ghana is hosting the maiden Black Star Fashion Week, a two-day national fashion experience in Accra and Senchi organized by the Presidency-backed Black Star Experience Secretariat with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The event aims to discover talent, convene industry stakeholders, and showcase Ghanaian fashion globally, with the first day featuring the Black Star Fashion Summit on November 4 in Accra.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 24 September

MUSIGA opens applications for SheRhythms Festival 2026
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has announced applications for the second edition of SheRhythms Festival, an all-female music festival themed "Amplifying Her Voice, Elevating Her Art," scheduled for December 11–12, 2026, at Alliance Française Accra. The festival will be preceded by a professional masterclass at the University of Ghana and applications close on October 30, 2026.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 18 September

MUSIGA opens SheRhythms Festival 2026 applications for female musicians
The Musicians Union of Ghana has opened applications for the second edition of SheRhythms Festival, an all-female music festival themed "Amplifying Her Voice, Elevating Her Art," to be held 11–12 December 2026 at Alliance Française in Accra. Applications close 30 October 2026, with a professional masterclass preceding the festival at the University of Ghana's School of Performing Arts.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Mahama disburses 40 million cedis to creative sector funds
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 →

Wednesday 19 August

Agortime Kente Festival emphasizes craft preservation and youth jobs
Chiefs and communities of Agortime in the Volta Region marked the 31st Agortime Kente Festival with calls to preserve traditional Kente weaving and increase investment in the craft to create sustainable jobs for youth, with government representatives noting Kente's importance to Ghana's national identity while citing rising production costs and competition from cheaper imitations as challenges to local weavers.
19 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 6 August

Highlife to the World campaign launches ahead of Ghana's 70th anniversary
Ghana's "Highlife to the World: Black Star Experience 2027" campaign was officially launched in Barcelona on 2 August 2026, marking the start of a global initiative to promote the country's iconic music genre ahead of its 70th anniversary celebrations. The campaign will feature workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches Highlife music campaign ahead of 70th anniversary
Ghana's Creative Arts Agency officially launched the 'Highlife to the World – The Black Star Experience 2027' campaign in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to promote Ghana's iconic highlife sound globally through workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas as part of activities marking Ghana's 70th independence anniversary.
6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 4 August

Study reveals sexual harassment and discrimination in Ghana's creative sector
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 →

Thursday 23 July

Ghana launches Highlife to World campaign in Paris
Ghana's Highlife to the World campaign has launched internationally with a masterclass in Paris, celebrating the history and global influence of Highlife music following its inscription on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The initiative, organised by MUSIGA in partnership with BenayaCon Promotions and ShowBiz Africa, aims to preserve and promote Highlife on the global stage.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

MUSIGA launches global Highlife promotion campaign in 2026
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) President Bessa Simons announced the 'Highlife to the World' campaign to promote Ghana's Highlife music, which UNESCO inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List in December 2025. The campaign will be formally launched at a Barcelona concert on August 2, 2026, with rollout beginning in March 2027 alongside Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Ghana launches Highlife music campaign in Barcelona in 2026
Ghana will hold a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign, promoting and preserving Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout beginning in March 2027.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana launches Highlife global campaign in Barcelona August 2026
Ghana will launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign with a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, featuring Ghanaian artists including Stonebwoy, Obrafour, and others. The campaign, organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid and partners, aims to promote and preserve Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout in March 2027.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 9 July

Creative Arts Agency urges creatives to join national cleaning exercise
Ghana's Creative Arts Agency has called on musicians, actors, filmmakers, and other creative professionals to participate in the National General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for July 10–11, 2026, themed "Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods," to restore community cleanliness and address flooding impacts.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Pan-African Writers Association marks tenth anniversary in Accra
The Ghana Library Authority, Pan-African Writers Association, and Creative Arts Agency held a literary event in Accra to mark PAWA's 10th anniversary and promote Ghana's cultural heritage. PAWA President-General Dr Wale Okediran announced a poetry competition and emphasized the role of young people in preserving Africa's literary and indigenous languages.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 23 May

Dance theatre production highlights addiction crisis among Ghanaian youth
A contemporary dance theatre production titled Addiction by Vivies Dance and Theatre Academy has drawn national attention to addiction struggles among young people, exploring issues beyond drugs and alcohol to include social media obsession, gambling, toxic relationships, and other destructive behaviours affecting youth.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

MUSIGA hosts Nigerian delegation studying creative economy
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) hosted a delegation from Nigeria's National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, led by Prof Dabin Haruna Khitwe, who were in Ghana on a study tour examining the creative economy and entrepreneurship for sustainable development.
22 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 29 April

3rd Authentic Highlife Nite celebrates Ghanaian music, launches festival
The 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite, held on April 25 at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, featured performances by veteran and contemporary artists and raised funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund. The event marked the official launch of a landmark Highlife Festival scheduled for October 2026 and the 'Highlife 2 the World Tour'.
29 April 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 27 April

MUSIGA hosts third highlife fundraiser, launches 2026 festival
The Musicians Union of Ghana held its 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite on 25 April to raise funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund, featuring performances by Teacher, Mzbel, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, and others. The event announced the official launch of the Highlife Festival planned for October 2026 and the Highlife to the World Tour.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →