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| L-R: Head of Culture, African Union Commission, Mrs. Angela Martins; Ghanaian singer, Becca; Nigerian pop artiste, Seyi Shay; President of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo; Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Catherine Afeku; Kenyan artiste, Victoria Kimani and Principal Personal Assistant to the President of Ghana, Saratu Atta during the courtesy visit to the President of Ghana as part of the activities of the AFRIMA 2018 World Media Calendar Unveiling held on Monday, May 21 at the Presidential Office, Jubilee House, Ghana. |
The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA,
experienced the warmth of the music and culture industry of Ghana on
Monday, May 21, 2018 when the calendar of events for the 5th edition
of the biggest awards event on the continent was unveiled by the
African Union following a meeting and courtesy visit to His
Excellency, the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Welcoming the visiting delegation led
by the Head of Culture, African Union Commission, Mrs. Angela
Martins, at the Presidential Office, Jubilee House, Accra, His
Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, lauded the initiative of
AFRIMA in conceiving a platform that showcases Africa positively to
the world through the creativity of the music talents and the
distinctive African cultural heritage.
“The people of Ghana are proud to
host the 2018 AFRIMA World Media Calendar Unveiling event and to
receive the delegation of officials of AU and AFRIMA as well the
talented artistes and the media. I’m excited to hear AFRIMA is
engaging the rest of the world on an intellectual platform with
conferences and the music awards. We hope you have had a remarkable
experience of Ghanaian hospitality. Our hope is that we will host the
main awards ceremony”, the President stated..
Other officials of the government of
Ghana who received the AU-AFRIMA delegation included the Honourable
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Catherine Abelema Afeku;
Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo; Principal
Personal Assistant to the President, Saratu Atta: Chief Director,
Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Dr. Joel Sonne; Director,
Tourism Council, Ghana, Chief Nana Anim and celebrated Ghanaian music
artistes such as veteran Nana Kwame Ampadu who joined artistes from
other African countries for the courtesy visit.
The President further prompted the
Honourable Minister of Tourism, Catherine Afeku to see to the
completion of the formalities required to enable Ghana ratify the
Charter on African Culture Renaissance.
Earlier, while delivering the AU’s
remarks to President Akufo-Addo, Mrs. Angela Martins expressed
gratitude to the government and people of Ghana for the commitment
and support displayed towards hosting the 2018 AFRIMA Calendar
Unveiling.
“We cherish the partnership with the
government of Ghana since it will enhance the pan-African nature of
the AFRIMA initiative. The AU also uses the AFRIMA platform to voice
key messages related to the Arts and Culture and other social issues
for example the campaign on Ebola in 2014”, she buttressed.
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