Also known as: Ministry of Tourism · Tourism Ministry
Ghanaian government ministry organizing tourism initiatives, cultural heritage investment, and creative industries development including AFESTACC 2026 and Black Star Fashion Week.
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Daily Guide
… The project has the support of the National Film Authority, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President. …
Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Peter Sedufia Unveil Three-Film ‘The 70 Slate’Joy Online
… THE BOZOMA OPPORTUNITY SHOULD BECOME A POLICY LESSON I would therefore urge the Ministry of Tourism, the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ghana Tourism Federation, private-sector tourism operators and the creative industries to treat the Bozoma Saint John wedding not merely as a cele …
Bozoma Saint John wedding highlights Ghana’s untapped tourism dividendJoy Online
… According to him, while organisations such as the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) and the Ministry of Tourism play roles within the creative and music sectors, their scope does not adequately cover the work and challenges faced by bands such as Patchbay. …
I don’t think we have an industry – Patchbay Band managerJoy Online
… Mr Acquah explained that while the band is registered with the Ministry of Tourism and the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), the scope of these institutions does not fully address the nature of the work Patchbay does. …
Patchbay Band questions recognition of live bands in Ghana’s music industryJoy Online
Dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has called for the dissolution of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, accusing the institution of failing to introduce innovative interventions to support Ghana’s creative industry. …
Dzifa Gomashie is my aunt but Tourism Ministry must be dissolved – Shatta WaleJoy Online
… The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ghana Tourism Authority, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diaspora institutions and Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad can all potentially play complementary roles. …
Beyond the Concert: What BHIM festival London reveals about Ghana’s cultural diplomacy and soft powerDaily 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 WeavingJoy Online
… After one year of its inauguration, if the Black Star Experience will be masquerading in the apparel of the 13 agencies of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, then there was no need to create that Secretariat. …
Kwame Dadzie: Dear President Mahama, scrap ‘Black Star Experience’The Ghanaian Times
Ghana will host the maiden African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC) from December 9 to 12, following the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and theAfrican Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). …
Ghana to host inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives in December 2026- Dzifa GomashieJoy Online
… H2TW is organised by Showbiz Africa, the Musicians Union of Ghana, the Black Star Experience, Benayacon and the Ghana Embassy in Madrid, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Creative Arts Agency, the Ghana …
Highlife to the World campaign for Black Star Experience 2027 launched in BarcelonaGhana will host the inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC 2026) in Accra from December 9 to 12, organised by AUDA-NEPAD and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to promote the continent's cultural heritage, strengthen Pan-African collaboration and unlock economic opportunities in the creative industries.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC 2026) in Accra from December 9 to 12, organised by AUDA-NEPAD and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to promote the continent's cultural heritage, strengthen Pan-African collaboration and unlock economic opportunities in the creative industries.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, received the IMANI Center for Policy and Education to discuss the Ministry's work and priorities, including increased investment in cultural heritage, creative industries, tourism infrastructure, and restoration of forts and castles. The engagement explored opportunities for policy research and collaboration to support evidence-based decision-making in the tourism, culture and creative sector.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Executive Director of the Ghana–New Zealand Chamber of Commerce has urged Ghana to adopt a year-round tourism programme similar to New Zealand's, with better coordination among the Ministry of Tourism, Ghana Tourism Authority, and other agencies. He noted that Ghana's tourism activities are currently organised separately by different groups without sufficient coordination, unlike New Zealand which maintains continuous tourism events throughout the year.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An assessment of 23 government ministries ranked the Ministry of the Interior first with 80.26%, while the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry placed last with 48.08%. The Index of Government Institutions' Performance Towards Economic Prosperity evaluated five areas of institutional performance including service delivery, financial management, transparency, workforce efficiency and public engagement.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority has written to the Minister for Tourism citing difficulties accessing the CEO for consultations on urgent operational matters, raising concerns about decision-making for the 'December in GH' initiative just days after its 2026 launch.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Security forces cleared about 30 structures at Labadi Beach on October 2 at the request of Labadi Beach Hotel, which is owned by the State's pension fund. The Presidency denied it was a government operation, but the demolition affected 85 businesses and about 4,000 jobs, mostly held by women.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Filmmaker and former National Film Authority Executive Secretary Juliet Asante has publicly questioned why Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, remains on the NFA Governing Board despite allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students currently under investigation.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will make its first appearance at the FIFCO Corporate Football World Championship in Antalya, Turkey, from October 21 to 25, 2026, competing against corporate football teams from more than 30 countries. The participation has been backed by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Structures at La beachfront in Accra were demolished on 2 October under National Security supervision, destroying beachside businesses and displacing workers. The demolition, linked to SSNIT's interests in Labadi Beach Hotel, has generated dispute over land ownership, compensation, and whether occupants were properly characterized as squatters.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the International Organization for Migration held a two-day capacity-building session from September 30 to October 1 with stakeholders from tourism, travel and security sectors to identify, prevent and respond to human trafficking through legitimate travel and sporting activities.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority marked its fifth anniversary by opening the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme of securing Ghana's digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA Director-General urging financial institutions and government agencies to move beyond broad commitments to information-sharing and embed coordinated cyber defence in their daily operations.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama's Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region at the 2026 Asogli Te Zã Grand Durbar, highlighting ongoing infrastructure projects and the focus on inclusive national development. Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called for stronger collaboration to turn cultural festivals into opportunities for tourism, investment and job creation, while encouraging investment in TVET and creative arts education.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance has called for establishment of a National Political History and Heritage Centre at Saltpond to preserve Ghana's political history and turn the town's historic sites into opportunities for tourism, education, research, and economic development. The proposed centre would document Ghana's independence struggle and promote investment, enterprise, and community development in a town with significant landmarks including Canaan Lodge, where the United Gold Coast Convention was formed in 1947.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 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 →
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 →
A restored Ghanaian film, His Majesty's Sergeant (1984), was screened in London to honour Dr Kwame Nkrumah's birthday and mark 103 years of cinema in Ghana. The event, organized by Flamboyant Damsel Films and Grace Abounds LTD, brought together filmmakers, diplomats, and film enthusiasts, with Ghana's Deputy High Commissioner encouraging Ghanaian filmmakers to preserve the industry's cinematic heritage and produce quality work.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Veteran playwright Latif Abubakar has created "The Darkest Chapter," a musical dance theatrical production inspired by President Mahama and Foreign Minister Ablakwa's testimony at the UN General Assembly, where Ghana led a resolution (voted 123-3) declaring the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and chattel enslavement the gravest crime against humanity.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian weaver Alice Banaaza showcased traditional fugu weaving at the 2026 Chocolate Has a Name Festival in Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, with live demonstrations from 27th August through 6th September 2026, presenting the techniques and knowledge of this northern Ghanaian textile tradition.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Award-winning filmmakers Shirley Frimpong-Manso and Peter Sedufia have unveiled "The 70 Slate," a three-film project celebrating Ghana's 70th Independence anniversary. The films—scheduled for December 2026, July 2027, and December 2027—will explore themes of identity, culture, migration and history while aiming to revive Ghana's cinema culture and attract diaspora audiences.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A Ghanaian-American marketing executive's August 2026 wedding in Accra, attended by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personalities and filmed for television, illustrates Ghana's under-exploited advantage: celebrities voluntarily associate themselves with Ghana through personal milestones, reaching millions of followers without the country having to pay for endorsements.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Philip Acquah, manager of Patchbay Band, argues that Ghana does not have a functioning music industry structure and that existing institutions such as MUSIGA and the Ministry of Tourism do not adequately address the needs and challenges of live bands.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Patchbay Band has questioned the level of recognition given to live bands in Ghana's music industry, arguing that established groups like itself deserve greater recognition despite more than 15 years of performances alongside established musicians. The band's leadership questioned whether Ghana has a properly structured music industry that adequately represents live bands, noting that existing institutions do not fully address their work.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has called for the dissolution of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, accusing it of failing to introduce innovative interventions to support Ghana's creative industry and provide visible support to musicians, actors and other creatives.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis of Stonebwoy's BHIM Festival London at OVO Arena Wembley argues that beyond the musical performance, the event demonstrates how Ghana's culture can be projected internationally through artists, creative entrepreneurs, and festivals rather than through government channels alone, with visual elements like the Independence Arch-inspired staging conveying national identity to audiences.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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'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 →