In a show of artistic tribute, three leading cultural organisations in Ghana have joined forces to launch a month-long art exhibition in honour of eight individuals who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
The Creative Arts Agency, in collaboration with the Ghana Museum and Monuments Board (GMMB) and the Ghana Association of Visual Artists (GAVA), is set to host the memorable exhibition titled:
“Tributes X’pressed by BrushStrokes & More”
According to a statement released on August 17, the exhibition aims to translate grief and gratitude into creative expression, shining a light on the ultimate sacrifice made by the heroes of the national fight against the destructive practice of galamsey.
“In honouring the memories of our gallant compatriots who, in line of national duty, in a purposeful war against our common enemy, Galamsey, fell at the feet of death, the Creative Arts Agency, the Ghana Museum and Monuments Board and the Ghana Association of Visual Artists shall host a special month-long art exhibition dubbed ‘Tributes X’pressed by BrushStrokes & more,’” the invitation read.
The Creative Arts Agency is thus inviting interested artists to participate, urging them to reach out for submission guidelines and further instructions.
A Flashback of Dark Wednesday
On August 6, 2025, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, was among eight people who tragically died in a Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9EH helicopter crash in the Adansi-Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
The aircraft had departed Accra at around 9:12 AM en route to Obuasi for an official anti-illegal mining event when it disappeared from the radar and was later found engulfed in flames. All on board perished.
Among the other victims were the Minister of Environment, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Limuna Mohammed Muniru; NDC Vice Chairman, Samuel Sarpong; former parliamentary candidate, Samuel Aboagye, and three air force crew members.
The crash has been deemed one of Ghana’s deadliest air disasters in recent memory. It triggered immediate national mourning, with President John Mahama declaring a three-day mourning period and ordering flags to be flown at half-mast.
Investigations are underway. Authorities have recovered flight data and cockpit voice recorders and have invited international experts to assist in the probe. A Board of Inquiry has also been established, with Ghanaian and American experts expected to work together for transparency and accuracy.
Islamic funerals for Dr Murtala Mohammed and Limuna Mohammed Muniru were held on August 10 at the State House Forecourt in Accra, attended by President Mahama, the First Lady, ECOWAS dignitaries, and the President of Sierra Leone.
A general funeral for all eight was later held on August 15 with burial ceremonies for the remaining six.
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Meanwhile, watch as President John Mahama, his wife Lordina, Veep Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang leave the Christ the King Church after Dr Omane Boamah’s Thanksgiving Service:
Also, watch the moment Mahama, Lordina warmly embrace widow and children of the late Dr Omane Boamah after thanksgiving service in Accra, below:,/b>
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