Creative Arts Industry

Akufo-Addo’s Daughter Sends Important Message To Radio Stations, DJs And Nightclubs
15 Dec

Akufo-Addo’s Daughter Sends Important Message To Radio Stations, DJs And Nightclubs

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The Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, has urged various media organizations, DJs, and nightclub owners in the country to prioritize local songs during their shows. As part of the Play Ghana initiative, the daughter of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo aims to boost the visibility of Ghanaian artistes by ensuring that their songs are played more frequently in the media and at various nightclubs. She revealed that, her organization is working on measures to amend the local content law, facilitating the enforcement of the Play Ghana Songs initiative. Gyankroma Akufo-Addo said the initiative is not just…
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Creation Africa Ghana: Shatta Wale Lauds French Embassy For Move To Support Creatives
16 Nov

Creation Africa Ghana: Shatta Wale Lauds French Embassy For Move To Support Creatives

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Dancehall king Shatta, Wale has extended his appreciation to the French Embassy in Ghana for its initiative to support young creatives in the arts sector. He lauded the Embassy’s move, emphasizing the significant impact it would have on the industry. Shatta Wale also acknowledged the longstanding efforts of young artistes who have advocated for such support. In recent times, Ghanaian creatives have called on the government and stakeholders to address the challenges they are facing including lack of sponsorship and investments, lack of infrastructure and befitting royalties. https://twitter.com/shattawalegh/status/1724184690389619102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1724184690389619102%7Ctwgr%5Ef110436da1f49b36d522ff293dd94aae06e82e42%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fcreation-africa-ghana-shatta-wale-lauds-french-embassy-for-move-to-support-creatives%2F In view of this, the Embassy has launched the ‘Creation Africa Ghana’…
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Akufo-Addo Calls For More Renumeration Of Artistes, Filmmakers
16 Nov

Akufo-Addo Calls For More Renumeration Of Artistes, Filmmakers

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has addressed the pressing issue of inadequate renumeration for artistes in the film industry, emphasizing Ghana’s commitment to bolstering support for the sector. Speaking at the Africa Cinema Summit in Accra, the President highlighted ongoing efforts to revitalize the National Film Institute (NAFTI) to train more professionals for the film industry. President Akufo-Addo urged film producers to champion narratives that reflect the richness of Africa’s culture, stating that storeytelling holds a pivotal role in the fim production industry. He stressed the importance of projecting authentic African stories while directing the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and…
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