Entertainment pundit, Kwame Dadzie, has stated that just because the finance minister did not include the creative arts sector in the 2025 budget presentation, does not mean the government will not invest in the sector.
He made these comments while questioning how much revenue creatives even generate after receiving funds pumped into the sector.
In a discussion on Hitz FM on March 12, 2025, Kwame Dadzie emphasised that it’s not just about taking money but also giving back, as the sector is business-oriented.
“It’s not about how much we are giving to the sector but how much we are giving back. How much are we also contributing after we have received from the government? This should remind us that the industry we are in is business-oriented. It’s not just about always taking money and not giving anything back,” he said.
Kwame Dadzie also explained that the finance minister’s decision to exclude the creative arts ministry from the budget presentation could be a positive move.
According to him, this approach will allow the ministry to better implement its strategies.
“I’m saying that if this is the new approach and it’s because they want to ensure the money given to the sector will yield results, then I think there’s much work to be done by the ministry,” he added.
Why the sector wasn’t included
During the budget reading, the finance minister Ato Forson, introduced a change by omitting detailed discussions on specific sectors, including tourism and creative arts.
He explained that this shift aims to empower sector ministers to present their own comprehensive reports and plans directly to Parliament.
According to him, sector ministers are better positioned to address the unique challenges and strategies faced by their respective sectors.
While this new approach allows sector ministers to present detailed plans, the industry now awaits the upcoming presentations to understand the specific allocations and strategies for tourism and creative arts in the 2025 fiscal year.
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