Also known as: Ministry of Tourism · Tourism Ministry
Government ministry overseeing Ghana's culture, creative arts, and tourism sectors, including heritage restoration, cultural campaigns, and the African Festival of Arts and Culture.
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Joy Online
… The launch, scheduled for 1000 hours, is being organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s cultural development agenda and position culture as a key driver of national progress. …
Vice President to launch revised National Cultural Policy todayJoy Online
… As a result, GHATOF is calling on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in consultation with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, to review the fee structure. …
Ghana Tourism Federation backs e-Visa rollout, calls for lower processing fees to boost tourismThe Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has clarified that it did not approve or endorse the recent Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra. …
Tourism Ministry distances itself from Karnival Kingdom FestivalJoy Online
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has clarified that it did not approve or authorise the recently held Karnival Kingdom Festival in Accra. …
Tourism Ministry distances itself from Karnival Kingdom FestivalJoy Online
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has denied any involvement in or endorsement of the recently held Karnival Kingdom Festival in Accra. …
Karnival Kingdom Festival: Tourism Ministry says no approval was givenJoy Online
… He specifically called for investigations into the possible involvement or complicity of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, along with their affiliated agencies. …
Ntim Fordjour demands probe into ‘indecent’ scenes at Accra CarnivalVeteran 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 →
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 →
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 →
Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, has been recognised by Tourism and Hospital (TOHO) Africa among outstanding personalities for contributions to tourism and hospitality on the continent. He dedicated the honour to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Ghana Tourism Authority, industry stakeholders, and Ghanaians.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Maxima Media Group has launched the inaugural Foodies Choice Awards, a Pan-African recognition platform for consumers to celebrate excellence across the continent's food value chain, opening nominations across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda to recognise governments, farmers, agribusinesses, chefs, food brands, hospitality operators, media personalities, and innovators.
27 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 →
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 →
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has taken over the former Ministry of Finance Annex Building in Accra, which comprises 97 offices, three conference rooms, furniture and equipment. The handover is intended to strengthen the Tourism Ministry's institutional capacity and improve service delivery.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts' Fugu Wednesday campaign, launched to promote traditional Ghanaian smocks, has raised awareness but traders report it has not yet delivered the expected commercial boost, with some noting initial excitement has diminished.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's spoken word collective Ehalakasa is requesting government support to send three representatives to the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship in Durban, South Africa, arguing that national representation should extend beyond football to include arts and culture.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts is pursuing a "domestic-first, global-next" strategy to strengthen the tourism sector through stakeholder collaboration and strategic initiatives including a National Cultural Policy, UNESCO programme, and Tourism Marketplace.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Denmark have signed a partnership agreement to preserve and promote cultural heritage sites in Osu, Accra, with a GHC 1.7 million project involving the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, the University of Ghana, and the National Museum of Denmark. The initiative will document historical sites, digitize cultural records, and support long-term plans for a museum and memorial at Osu Castle.
14 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Olympic Committee president says the Ghana House project, launched in London on July 8, 2026, represents a major opportunity to advance Ghana's economic diplomacy agenda and position the country as an investment destination. The initiative is designed to promote Ghanaian products and services, facilitate trade partnerships, showcase tourism and creative industries, and strengthen diaspora relationships.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 18 people were injured in Damascus on Tuesday when explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel, where French President Emmanuel Macron was meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The blasts occurred approximately 125 metres from the hotel; Syrian security forces identified two devices—one in a parked vehicle and one in a rubbish bin—before they detonated, with four police officers among the wounded and no immediate deaths reported.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has made an electronic copy of the revised National Cultural Policy available for free public access on its website. The policy was officially launched on June 9, 2026, at the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra, and the ministry aims to ensure widespread dissemination and stakeholder participation in its implementation.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has made an electronic copy of the revised National Cultural Policy available for free on its official website following the policy's official launch on June 9, 2026, at the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra. The ministry aims to ensure widespread dissemination, increase public awareness, and promote effective implementation of the policy.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Football's World Cup platform offers Ghana emotional diplomacy and international visibility, reaching billions of viewers and serving as a soft power tool for national branding that politics and traditional diplomacy struggle to achieve.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has questioned whether Ghana Tourism Authority board chair Gertrude Donkor meets the Tourism Act's private sector requirement, arguing that her role as Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery — a state-owned institution — disqualifies her from serving as a private sector representative.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched the Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy at the National Theatre in Accra on June 9, describing it as a blueprint to harness Ghana's cultural heritage to drive economic growth and strengthen the creative economy. The updated framework seeks to leverage both tangible and intangible cultural heritage for national development, reflects contemporary realities including digital creative industries, and aims to preserve Ghana's traditions while empowering youth participation in the cultural sector.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Data presented at the Kids Discovering Ghana initiative launch shows that only 11.8% of private and international schools in Ghana consistently teach a Ghanaian language, and about 71% do not engage students in traditional games, prompting concerns about cultural preservation and transmission of indigenous knowledge to younger generations.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →