Rex Omar is a respected advocate for the creative arts and has served in various leadership roles
Veteran highlife musician, Rex Owusu Marfo, popularly known as Rex Omar, has been appointed as the Presidential Staffer for the Black Star Experience, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage and creative arts sector.
The appointment recognises Rex Omar’s decades-long contribution to Ghanaian music and his role as a cultural ambassador.
Rex Omar is one of Ghana’s most celebrated Highlife musicians, with a career spanning over three decades.
Known for hits like “Abiba,” “Dada,” and “Osisi,” he has been a trailblazer in the highlife genre, blending traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds.
Beyond his music, Rex Omar is a respected advocate for the creative arts and has served in various leadership roles, including as Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO).
The Black Star Experience
The Black Star Experience is a government-led initiative designed to showcase Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, arts, and tourism to the world.
Inspired by Ghana’s history as the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence, the project aims to position the country as a global hub for cultural tourism and creative expression.
It includes a series of events, festivals, and exhibitions that highlight Ghana’s music, dance, fashion, cuisine, and historical landmarks.
The initiative also seeks to leverage the Year of Return and Beyond the Return campaigns, which have successfully attracted diasporans and tourists to Ghana.
As a Presidential Staffer, Rex Omar will play a key role in shaping the Black Star Experience, using his expertise and influence to drive initiatives that promote Ghanaian culture.
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