Also known as: National Theatre, Accra
Venue in Accra hosting theatrical productions, including plays and award events; has held premieres of works exploring Ghana's history and culture.
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… increase production, improve standards and ensure reliable supply to take advantage of opportunities in the Chinese market. Dr Agyeman-Rawlings cited the Aflao Market Project, the proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo and the renovation of the National Theatre …
Ghana, China reaffirm commitment to deepen strategic partnershipJoy Online
… KSM is touted as the Undisputed King of Comedy, after filling the National Theatre for 13 sold-out nights and cementing his brand as Ghana’s finest satirists. …
Lekzy DeComic to feature four generations of comedians on upcoming showJoy Online
… A National Moment, A Global Stage THE DARKEST CHAPTER headlines this year’s Ghana Theatre Festival, running for three unmissable nights and matinees at the National Theatre, Accra: Friday, October 2nd — 7:00pm Saturday, October 3rd — 4:00pm & 8:00pm Sunday, October 4th — 4:00pm & …
“The Darkest Chapter”: Latif Abubakar’s 21st production brings President Mahama’s UN reckoning to the National Theatre stageJoy Online
… Read Also: Taxpayers’ money shouldn’t fund National Cathedral; Christians can contribute towards it – Mahama He mentioned Parliament, the International Conference Centre, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the National Theatre as some of the facilities in the area. …
Mahama says he’ll continue inherited gov’t policies, but not Akufo-Addo’s personal Cathedral pledgeJoy Online
… Read Also: Taxpayers’ money shouldn’t fund National Cathedral; Christians can contribute towards it – Mahama He mentioned Parliament, the International Conference Centre, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the National Theatre as some of the facilities in the area. …
Mahama says he’ll continue inherited gov’t policies, but not Akufo-Addo’s personal Cathedral pledge to GodJoy Online
… He noted that the proposed site is already surrounded by major public facilities, including Parliament, the International Conference Centre, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the National Theatre. …
Mahama outlines his three major concerns about controversial National Cathedral projectJoy Online
… Read Also: Taxpayers’ money shouldn’t fund National Cathedral; Christians can contribute towards it – Mahama He cited Parliament, the International Conference Centre, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the National Theatre as some of the major facilities in the area. …
Christians can build National Cathedral if each contributes GH¢1,000 – MahamaJoy Online
… He mentioned Parliament, the International Conference Centre, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the National Theatre as some of the major facilities located within the area. …
Taxpayers’ money shouldn’t fund National Cathedral; Christians can contribute towards it – MahamaJoy Online
I came across a story in the paper last week about the major transformations that the National theatre will be undergoing due to bilateral meetings between the Minister of commerce of the People’s Republic of China and stakeholders of the theatre. …
How travel influencers can put a spotlight on Ghana’s hidden tourism gemsJoy Online
Fashion student Matilda Domfegro has been crowned Miss Tourism Ghana 2026 at the grand finale held at the National Theatre in Accra. …
Matilda Domfegro crowned Miss Tourism Ghana 2026Musician Nacee is preparing the second edition of his entertainment event KAVOD 26 for November 8, 2026 at the National Theatre in Accra. The event will combine live gospel music, theatrical performances and stand-up comedy featuring musicians, actors and comedians.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Musician Nacee is preparing the second edition of his entertainment event KAVOD 26 for November 8, 2026 at the National Theatre in Accra. The event will combine live gospel music, theatrical performances and stand-up comedy featuring musicians, actors and comedians.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghanaian poet and writer Nana Asaase quit a well-paying public relations job at Global Media Alliance to pursue poetry as a calling, leaving him with just 50 pesewas in his bank account. His decision was driven by concerns about the future of Ghana's cultural and arts industry.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Celebrated Ghanaian playwright Chief Moomen's new production, Nkrumah Showboy Part 1: The Boy from Nkroful, had its main preview at the National Theatre, depicting Ghana's first President Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah's early life and influences, drawing on his autobiography and exploring themes of grief and urgency through his experiences as a trainee teacher and student at Achimota and Government Training College.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bambu Heritage Productions will preview "Nkrumah Showboy: Part One," a new theatre production by Chief Moomen exploring Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah's formative years from childhood in Nkroful through his education at Achimota, Lincoln University and the University of Pennsylvania. The production, featuring music, drama and dance, will premiere at the National Theatre in Accra on 16 October 2026.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At a sold-out performance of '3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey' at the National Theatre, the Ghanaian entertainer delivered a bar combining Akan wordplay with a reference to Nollywood legend Kanayo O. Kanayo, which went viral on social media and led to a meet-up between the two entertainers.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Executive Director of the National Theatre has called on Corporate Ghana to invest directly in the creative arts industry as a commercial venture rather than merely providing CSR sponsorship, arguing that such investment could generate economic returns through cultural tourism, intellectual property development, and job creation for youth.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra's Tiptoe Lane, located near Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Ayawaso Central Municipality, has become a crowded marketplace where thousands of traders, technicians and customers engage in phone sales, accessories and repairs. Long-standing Ghanaian traders like Paul Kwesi Boateng say foreign nationals now own eight of every ten shops, posing challenges to local business owners who helped build the market.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
After assuring Parliament he would mobilise support for the National Cathedral project, Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has stated the government will not fund it and has ordered the contractor to hand over the site back to the government.
6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Latif Abubakar's 21st production, "The Darkest Chapter," is inspired by President John Dramani Mahama's testimony before the UN General Assembly, which voted to declare the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement the gravest crime against humanity. The production is a collaboration between Globe Productions, the National Theatre, UNESCO, and the Ministries of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and Foreign Affairs.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey has retained his Screen Icon of the Year title at the 8th Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, held on September 26, 2026, in New Jersey, winning the award for the second year in a row.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties at a reception marking China's 77th founding anniversary, with focus on trade, investment, industrialisation and development cooperation. The Chinese Ambassador noted that bilateral trade reached 14.1 billion US dollars in 2025 with 19.3 per cent year-on-year growth, and that the partnership has deepened under Presidents Xi Jinping and John Dramani Mahama.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lekzy DeComic will host "Lekzy Unleashed: The Godfather Edition" on 7 November 2026 at UPSA Auditorium in Accra, featuring comedians KSM, Clemento Suarez, Fritz Baffour, Tommy Annan-Forson, DKB and others, with music from Okyeame Kwame.
22 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 →
President John Mahama says the National Cathedral was a personal pledge by former President Akufo-Addo to God, not government policy, and his administration will not continue it using taxpayers' money. Mahama said Christians in Ghana should mobilize resources themselves for the project.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama said the National Cathedral was former President Akufo-Addo's personal religious pledge rather than a government policy his administration must continue, and that Christians should privately fund it rather than use taxpayer money.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama outlined concerns over the National Cathedral project's financing using taxpayer money, its location amid major public facilities, and the demolition of public and private properties, while clarifying he is not opposed to the idea of a national cathedral.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the Christian community has the capacity to finance the National Cathedral without taxpayers' money, suggesting that if Christians each contributed GH¢1,000, sufficient resources could be raised. He also raised concerns about the project's location, citing proximity to Parliament, the International Conference Centre, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the National Theatre.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama reiterated that taxpayers' money should not be used for the National Cathedral construction, arguing Christians should mobilise resources instead. He also cited concerns about the cathedral's location, given the concentration of major public facilities in the area and property demolitions required.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that travel influencers could help promote Ghana's secondary tourism destinations outside major cities like Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast, which face infrastructural challenges and low visitor numbers despite their cultural and natural attractions.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fashion student Matilda Domfegro won the Miss Tourism Ghana 2026 title at the National Theatre in Accra, beating seven finalists in regional representation, tourism presentation, and Q&A rounds. She pledged to project Ghana's tourist sites and called for stakeholder collaboration to drive growth in the tourism sector.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roverman Productions, marking 18 years and 66 theatrical productions, will premiere "Honey Trap," an original work by Ebo Whyte, at the National Theatre this September. The play explores love, trust, and manipulation through the story of Prince, a successful businessman whose ex-wife warns him he may be walking into a carefully constructed deception.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey received the Recognition for Outstanding Influence and Impact in the Digital and Entertainment Space award at the National ICT Week 2026 Recognition Awards on Friday, August 21, in Accra. He was also selected to participate in a "Creators' Exchange" session during the week to discuss policy and institutional perspectives on digital careers and businesses.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey won Comedy Skit Act of the Year and Comic Writer of the Year at the sixth edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards held in Accra on August 1, 2026. He retained the Comedy Skit Act of the Year title for a second consecutive year, adding to recognition he received at the 2025 edition.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian playwright George Quaye is premiering Gayina's Pound of Flesh, an original African adaptation of The Merchant of Venice, at the National Theatre in August. Set in present-day Kumasi, the play explores religious intolerance, revenge, justice and forgiveness through a contemporary Ghanaian lens, following a traditional moneylender whose indigenous faith has made him a target of ridicule.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Storyteller Jeffrey Nortey has announced a live storytelling experience titled "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey" scheduled for June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the National Theatre, bringing his digital stories to a stage audience.
29 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Reverend Canon Dr Lawrence Nene Kofi Tetteh urged political leaders, families, religious bodies and community leaders to work together to address social challenges hindering the growth and future of young Ghanaians, during the 2026 National Prayer and Healing Conference at the National Theatre in Accra.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece examines whether Ghana's leadership over the past 33 years has meaningfully improved citizens' lives across education, healthcare, security, housing, and other sectors. The author argues that persistent challenges—including students studying under trees, bed shortages in hospitals, and maternal mortality—suggest insufficient progress.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
'3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey' returns June 12 with a new concept that blends cinematic storytelling, live theatre and street expression, moving beyond the one-man stage format of earlier editions. The production has become one of Ghana's most anticipated independent theatre offerings, drawing full houses and earning praise for its originality, humour and social commentary.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →