The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) has inaugurated a committee tasked with recognizing legends in Ghana’s creative arts industry.
Speaking on behalf of the sector minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Joseph K. Amoah, on June 12, 2025, stated that the initiative is in line with a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, who has called for a national programme to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the creative sector.
“The President has directed the Minister to ensure that the nation organizes a programme to honour people who have contributed significantly to the creative arts industry.
“The Minister cannot do this alone, and she believes it is appropriate to establish a committee made up of individuals with the requisite knowledge to plan the event,” Amoah explained.
The newly inaugurated committee is chaired by Korkor Amarteifio, Director of the Institute for Music and Development in Accra.
Other members include:
Divine K. Owusu-Ansah – Director, Culture and Creative Arts, MoTCCA
Gideon Aryeequaye – Acting Executive Secretary, Creative Arts Agency
Bessa Simons – President, MUSIGA
Wakefield Wisdom Ackuaku – Acting Executive Director, National Commission on Culture (NCC)
In her remarks, Korkor Amarteifio emphasized the importance of not only recognising the contributions of legends but also using the process as an opportunity to engage with them on pressing issues facing the industry.
“We have been tasked with recognizing the legends in the creative arts industry.
“It would be a great idea, while doing this, to listen to the legends to understand what their issues are, and prompt the government to create policies that will support our aging artistes. This is something MUSIGA has already been involved in,” she noted.
