Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie traveled to Kumasi to meet highlife artist Agya Koo Nimo. The Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts leader wanted to demonstrate how much the government values Ghana's cultural pioneers. Her trip reflects President Mahama's commitment to supporting older citizens who helped build the nation's arts scene. The minister spoke about the musician's lasting impact on Ghanaian music. She promised that veteran artists would continue receiving government backing.
Gomashie described her visit as a way to show respect and acknowledge responsibility toward cultural elders. The government plans formal celebrations for these important figures later. She decided to make this personal visit happen first. The minister called Agya Koo Nimo a highly respected person within Ghana's cultural community. She brought him a gift basket and money to help the performers who entertained during her visit.
The minister stressed that creative people deserve more recognition from society. She pointed out how football players receive major attention when they score goals. Artists contribute greatly to the country but rarely receive similar praise. This situation needs to change according to Gomashie. Her department will work harder to spotlight these talented individuals.
This meeting begins a larger campaign to celebrate Ghana's cultural legends. Agya Koo Nimo expressed gratitude to President Mahama and the ministry for their support. He said this assistance benefits all musicians across the country. The artist suggested creating a national museum to protect Ghanaian artistic works. He also recommended playing local music at tourist locations to showcase Ghanaian culture to visitors.
Gomashie described her visit as a way to show respect and acknowledge responsibility toward cultural elders. The government plans formal celebrations for these important figures later. She decided to make this personal visit happen first. The minister called Agya Koo Nimo a highly respected person within Ghana's cultural community. She brought him a gift basket and money to help the performers who entertained during her visit.
The minister stressed that creative people deserve more recognition from society. She pointed out how football players receive major attention when they score goals. Artists contribute greatly to the country but rarely receive similar praise. This situation needs to change according to Gomashie. Her department will work harder to spotlight these talented individuals.
This meeting begins a larger campaign to celebrate Ghana's cultural legends. Agya Koo Nimo expressed gratitude to President Mahama and the ministry for their support. He said this assistance benefits all musicians across the country. The artist suggested creating a national museum to protect Ghanaian artistic works. He also recommended playing local music at tourist locations to showcase Ghanaian culture to visitors.
