… About the author Philip Nai is a media executive, lead producer at Joy FM , with almost two decades of experience at the heart of Ghana’s media and entertainment industry and Chartered Brand Management Professional.
… By: Philip Nai Philip Nai is a media executive with almost two decades of experience across radio and television production, digital marketing, public relations, brand strategy and strategic communications. …
An account of attending the Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival in Cape Coast (September 3–7, 2026), describing it as one of Ghana's most decorated and biggest festivals, with particular enthusiasm for Orange Friday's citywide participation and energy.
An account of attending the Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival in Cape Coast (September 3–7, 2026), describing it as one of Ghana's most decorated and biggest festivals, with particular enthusiasm for Orange Friday's citywide participation and energy.
Ghana has abundant creative talent in music, film, and digital content, with artists like Black Sherif and Sarkodie proving competitiveness globally. However, according to a media industry professional, the country's creative sector lacks the systemic structure needed to sustain and scale success beyond momentary viral hits and individual effort.
A corporate branding facilitator argues that frontline staff—security, receptionists, customer service officers—are critical to brand experience, as customers' interactions with employees can override the impression created by adverts and campaigns.
A media and communications professional argues that KFC Ghana's GH¢15 anniversary promotion, though commercially attractive, raises questions about corporate responsibility when a commercial promotion creates foreseeable public safety risks.
Francis Doku, COO of Maestro Africa Group, has criticized the Ghana Tourism Authority's data collection model as defective, arguing it fails to accurately represent tourism's contribution to the economy because the Authority has not properly set up its Tourism Satellite Account. He cited the 2025 annual report's figures of 1.3 million arrivals at an average spend of GH¢3,320 per person as unrealistic.
Ghana spends 0.084% of its overall expenditure on the creative industry, equivalent to GH¢255 million, according to JoyNews Research presented at the ninth Joy FM Showbiz Roundtable.
Ghanaian comedian Lekzy DeComic says the previous NPP government paid more attention to comedians and the entertainment industry than the current NDC administration, noting that the NPP government helped facilitate comedians' travel to the USA for Ghana Week celebrations in Washington, DC, while the current government appears indifferent to the comedy sector.
Joy FM will host its 9th Showbiz Roundtable on Saturday, 8 August 2026, themed "Assessing 20 Months of Government's Impact on Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts." The live programme, featuring industry professionals and moderated by broadcaster Kwame Dadzie, will examine government commitments to the sector, assess policy implementation, and explore Ghana's creative economy, with listeners able to contribute via WhatsApp.
Philip Nai argues that mobile phones and internet access have transformed media creation in Ghana, enabling anyone to publish news and analysis instantly—a shift comparable to the broadcasting liberalization of the 1990s. This has disrupted the traditional media industry by removing barriers that once required licenses, equipment, and institutional resources.
Following severe flooding in Accra and other parts of Ghana that caused deaths, destroyed homes, and displaced families, President John Dramani Mahama called for two days of national cleaning on July 10 and 11, 2026, in which government ministers, parliament members, chiefs, police, and ordinary citizens participated in cleaning efforts.