Also known as: Northern Regional Office of the National Commission on Culture · NCC
National Commission on Culture — organizes cultural events and exhibitions in Ghana, recently launched Black Star Christmas and co-organized the Beyond Creation art exhibition.
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Joy Online
… Arthur acknowledged the support of Wakefield Wisdom Ackuaku, Acting Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, and Eric Ohene-Larbi, Greater Accra Regional Director of the Centre for National Culture, in facilitating the collaboration with the Italian Embassy.
JEAN-ESIS: Ghanaian designer turns Kantamanto waste into environmental artJoy Online
… Arthur acknowledged the support of Wakefield Wisdom Ackuaku, Acting Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, and Eric Ohene-Larbi, Greater Accra Regional Director of the Centre for National Culture, in facilitating the collaboration with the Italian Embassy.
JEAN-ESIS: Ghanaian designer turns fashion waste into environmental artDaily Guide
A scene during the launch of ‘Black Star Christmas’ The National Commission on Culture’s (NCC) unveiling of ‘Black Star Christmas’ has triggered a wave of backlash online, with many Ghanaians questioning its branding, relevance and fit for ‘Detty December’. …
Black Star Christmas Not Replacing Detty December – NCCJoy Online
… The exhibition, which opened on Monday, October 5, 2026, is co-organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ghana and Togo and the National Commission on Culture. …
Italy, Ghana unite 40 artists for ‘Beyond Creation’ exhibition at Accra Art CentreJoy Online
… e event was supported by the National Film Authority (NFA), IPMC Ghana, Gatlink Studios and Rainbow Radio International, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ghana Academy of Film and Television Arts (GAFTA), and National Commission on Culture …
London screening honours Nkrumah and 103 years of Ghana cinemaJoy Online
… The Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Wakefield Ackuaku, encouraged visitors to take advantage of the country’s cultural experiences while exercising caution when purchasing traditional art and other cultural products. …
Tourism Federation woos diaspora investors to GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
… Presentations were made by the Office of the Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Real Estate Agency Council and the National Commission on Culture. …
Dr Williamson honoured as Nkosuohemaa of Abura OdonaseJoy Online
Wakefield Ackuaku, Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, has underscored the role culture can play in protecting the environment. …
Cultural values key to tackling floods in Ghana – NCC bossBusiness & Financial Times
… The event, which is scheduled for July 9, 2026, is organised by the Northern Regional Office of the National Commission on Culture (NCC) in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES), Buta Photography and other stakeholders. …
N/R CNC launches 2026 STUDRAFESTC: A showcase of students’ creativity and talentsDaily Guide
… In a special address, Wakefield Ackuaku, Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, who represented Madam Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, commended the event’s role in preserving Ghanaian musical heritage and pledged government supp …
3rd Authentic Highlife Nite Lits +233 Jazz BarFashion curator Beatrice Arthur has created an art installation at the Accra Art Centre using discarded clothing and waste materials from Kantamanto Market to highlight the environmental impact of the global fashion industry. The work, titled JEAN-ESIS: Chapter One, is part of a broader exhibition running until November 4, 2026.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Fashion curator Beatrice Arthur has created an art installation at the Accra Art Centre using discarded clothing and waste materials from Kantamanto Market to highlight the environmental impact of the global fashion industry. The work, titled JEAN-ESIS: Chapter One, is part of a broader exhibition running until November 4, 2026.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Beatrice Arthur, a Ghanaian fashion curator and founder of the Waste Afterlife Art Movement, has created an art installation at the Accra Art Centre using discarded clothing, tyres, rubber gloves and dead branches to highlight the environmental impact of the global fashion industry. Titled JEAN-ESIS: Chapter One, the work is part of a broader exhibition running until November 4, 2026, and features materials sourced from Kantamanto market, local vulcanisers and a cemetery.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Commission on Culture unveiled 'Black Star Christmas', a free two-day family celebration scheduled for December 23–24, 2026, at Efua Sutherland Children's Park in Accra, featuring regional pavilions and traditional games. After online backlash questioning the event's branding and fit, the NCC released a statement clarifying that Black Star Christmas is intended to complement, not replace, Detty December.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Accra Art Centre has opened 'Beyond Creation: Humanity, Nature and Spirituality – A Universal Message', an international contemporary art exhibition co-organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ghana and Togo and the National Commission on Culture. The exhibition, featuring works by 40 international artists and opened on Monday, October 5, 2026, marks the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi's death and explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and spirituality through paintings, sculptures, photography and new media installations.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 Ghana Tourism Federation has intensified efforts to position tourism as a vehicle for attracting investment from the Ghanaian diaspora, particularly African Americans, by bringing together diaspora investors, government agencies, and private-sector players. The federation aims to use tourism as a gateway to investment in agriculture, real estate, affordable housing, hospitality, and other sectors of the economy.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Cheryl Polote Williamson, an African-American tourism promoter, has been honoured by the chiefs and people of Abura Odonase for her contribution to strengthening relations between Ghana and the African Diaspora through tourism promotion. She pledged to bring a delegation of 70 members of the African Diaspora to Ghana in March 2027 for Ghana @ 70 celebrations.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture has stated that Ghana's recurring floods are largely the result of a departure from the country's cultural values, and that disregard for environmental stewardship and indiscipline among citizens have contributed to the disaster. He argued that traditional cultural practices and community adherence to leadership directives on sanitation could help mitigate flooding.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Office of the National Commission on Culture has launched STUDRAFESTC, an annual Students' Drama Festival for Senior High School students, scheduled for July 9, 2026, themed "The Silent Killer: Drug Abuse and its Impact on the Youth." The event aims to showcase student creativity and understanding of social issues while promoting cultural heritage and national unity.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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 →
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 →