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TRiBE Culture Fest

TRiBE Culture Fest — private events organisation organizing 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing centres and cultural activations across Ghana and diaspora centres.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … s allegations by the Minority in Parliament over the Sports Ministry’s involvement in the scandal, with concerns raised about visa-facilitation arrangements involving the National Sports Authority (NSA), the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), and the private entity TRIBE Culture Fest …

    Sports Ministry denies involvement in World Cup visa scandal, calls for probe
  3. Joy Online

    Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says the United States Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) ahead of activities planned around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …

    US Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to NSA, GTA – Kofi Adams
  4. Joy Online

    … His comments come amid growing controversy over visa arrangements involving the NSA, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest, which has triggered calls for investigations into the roles of the institutions and their officials. …

    ‘NSA did not tell us of any embassy arrangement’ – Kofi Adams
  5. The Chronicle

    … afuah, said documents and correspondence in its possession suggest that the alleged scheme extended beyond the NSA and involved multiple institutions, including the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and private events organisation, TRIBE Culture Fest …

    Minority Demands Kofi Adams’ Removal
  6. Joy Online

    … s calling for investigations into the roles of Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, the leadership of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), officials of the National Sports Authority, officials within the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest …

    Minority urges full probe into World Cup visa allegations after Ampofo Ankrah’s removal
  7. Joy Online

    … He also sought to distinguish the NSA from Tribe, a private company he said was involved in activities related to the World Cup. …

    Ampofo Ankrah did not collect World Cup visa money – Lawyer
  8. June 2026
  9. Business & Financial Times

    … To ensure the tournament’s magic extends far beyond the capital, Coca-Cola is partnering with Tribe Culture Fest to broadcast matches across various regional capitals in Ghana. …

    The nation unites again through the beautiful game
  10. Joy Online

    Thousands of Ghanaian football fans converged on Sankofa Square in Toronto on Tuesday as Tribe Culture Fest organised a major cultural activation under the Ghana FunFest banner, blending heritage, entertainment and support for the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup. …

    Asantehene joins thousands at Tribe Culture Fest’s Ghana World Cup Fan Activation in Toronto
  11. Joy Online

    Electroland Ghana has signed a partnership agreement with Tribe Culture Fest, becoming the festival’s official electronics and appliances partner for upcoming World Cup-related activities and activations. …

    Electroland Ghana partners Tribe Culture Fest for World Cup-related activations
  12. Joy Online

    Electroland Ghana has signed a partnership agreement with Tribe Culture Fest, becoming the festival’s official electronics and appliances partner for upcoming World Cup-related activities and activations. …

    Electroland Ghana partners Tribe Culture Fest for World Cup-related activations
Politics

Sports Ministry denies World Cup visa scandal involvement

The News

Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has distanced itself from alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying a Criminal Investigations Department probe will clarify the matter and hold accountable those involved. The Ministry presented documents showing engagement between the National Sports Authority and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest predated ministerial involvement.

12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Sports Ministry denies World Cup visa scandal involvement

    Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has distanced itself from alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying a Criminal Investigations Department probe will clarify the matter and hold accountable those involved. The Ministry presented documents showing engagement between the National Sports Authority and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest predated ministerial involvement.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. US Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to NSA and GTA

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the US Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup activities. The disclosure addresses a visa controversy involving the private events organisation's collaboration with public institutions.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Sports minister says NSA did not inform him of embassy visa arrangement

    Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says the National Sports Authority did not inform him about any visa arrangements it had reached with the United States Embassy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid controversy over visa arrangements involving the NSA, Ghana Tourism Authority, and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Minority calls for removal of Sports Minister, GTA CEO

    Parliament's Minority Caucus has demanded the immediate dismissal of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and the Ghana Tourism Authority CEO, citing questions about their institutions' involvement in an alleged World Cup visa facilitation scheme. The caucus alleges that public institutions may have been used to process visa applications linked to 2026 FIFA World Cup activities and has called for a comprehensive investigation.

    8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Minority calls for wider probe into World Cup visa irregularities

    Ghana's Minority in Parliament has welcomed the removal of NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah but says it must be followed by a comprehensive investigation into alleged irregularities in 2026 FIFA World Cup visa arrangements, suggesting the matter involves multiple institutional actors beyond the removed official.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Former NSA chief denies involvement in World Cup visa scheme

    Lawyer for former National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah denies allegations that his client collected money from Ghanaians seeking visa and travel assistance for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The allegations centre on claims that more than US$600,000 was collected from prospective travellers, with some charged up to US$8,000, and the matter is under investigation by the Economic Crime Unit of the Police Headquarters.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Coca-Cola launches World Cup 2026 viewing campaign in Accra

    Coca-Cola has launched a "Feel It All" World Cup 2026 viewing campaign at Ghud Park in Accra Mall, transforming the space into an open-air viewing venue as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative to democratise access to the tournament. The campaign comes as Ghana's Black Stars begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Panama.

    23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Asantehene attends Ghana cultural festival and World Cup watch party in Toronto

    Thousands of Ghanaian diaspora and football fans gathered at Sankofa Square in Toronto for a Ghana FunFest cultural activation organised by Tribe Culture Fest, with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in attendance. Attendees watched Ghana's World Cup match against Panama, which Ghana won with a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Electroland Ghana partners Tribe Culture Fest for World Cup activations

    Electroland Ghana has partnered with Tribe Culture Fest as the festival's official electronics and appliances partner for World Cup-related activities and activations. The collaboration aims to enhance fan experiences and public engagement through entertainment, culture, and sports-focused initiatives.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Electroland Ghana partners Tribe Culture Fest on World Cup activations

    Electroland Ghana has become the official electronics and appliances partner of Tribe Culture Fest for World Cup-related activities and activations. The partnership aims to enhance fan experiences and increase public engagement through entertainment, culture and sports-focused initiatives.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. TRiBE Culture Fest to host 2026 World Cup viewing across Ghana

    TRiBE Culture Fest, in partnership with the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority, will establish viewing centres across all 16 regions of Ghana to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combining football with culture, entertainment and community engagement through fan parks with giant screens, local food and live entertainment.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. TRiBE Culture Fest prepares FIFA World Cup viewing events in Ghana and diaspora

    TRiBE Culture Fest is conducting reconnaissance exercises across Ghana, the United States, and Canada to prepare for its "16 BY 16" and "Ghana Funfest" initiatives, which aim to provide an immersive FIFA World Cup experience through public viewing, cultural programming, and community engagement at venues including Accra Sports Stadium, Black Star Square, and diaspora centres in Philadelphia, Providence, Newark, and Toronto.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 11 May

  1. TRiBE Culture Fest plans 2026 World Cup fan experiences globally

    TRiBE Culture Fest is conducting site assessments in Ghana and diaspora centres including cities in the United States and Canada to prepare immersive FIFA World Cup viewing and cultural programming events for 2026.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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