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Ghana exhibited as preferred MICE destination at Meetings Africa in South Africa
The Ghana Tourism Authority has exhibited Ghana as a preferred MICE destination at this year’s 16th edition of Meeting Africa event held in South Africa.
MICE in tourism is an acronym which stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions and Events.
‘Meetings Africa’ held from February 28 to March 2, is aimed at showcasing Africa as a premier business events destination that cares about its people and the natural environment.
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Ms. Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu, paid a surprise visit to the Ghana stand and expressed her delight seeing Ghana at the Conference and Exhibition for the first time.
She was full of praise for the Ghanaian delegation and commended the stand the display of the country’s beautiful Kente and Chocolate as well as showcase of Ghana as a preferred MICE destination in the West Africa.
It would be recalled that the Ghana Tourism Authority, under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Akwasi Agyeman resolved to put Ghana on the international stage through the Authority’s MICE Division in order to push more conferences, events, meetings, etc to the West African nation
The Ghana delegation was led by Ms. Betty Kobi, Director of MICE and accompanied by Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs as well as Ms. Rhodaline Boakye, an Officer at the MICE Secretariat of the Ghana Tourism Authority.
Ms. Betty Kobi indicated to Ms.Nonceba the need for the African continent to bounce back in terms of MICE in order to create a conducive environment for recovery through concerted and coordinated efforts.
She stated that business tourism was critical tool for economic growth in Africa and that with continuing infrastructure upgrades, improved air connectivity, improved visa facilitation and unique cultural tourism assets, one could strongly argue that Africa was ready for business/MICE tourism growth.
The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, also indicated that most African countries were committed to pragmatic approaches in developing their MICE tourism industry to diversify their tourism economies through public-private partnerships.
He noted that the MICE masterclass held at Meetings Africa 2022, offered capacity building and coaching programmes in business tourism and MICE product development to participants on the theme, “Forging the Power of a Common Purpose through Inspirational Solutions.”
Participating countries were full of commitment and resolved nations to revive the Tourism, Hospitality and MICE of their various economies through effective innovation, collaboration and networkingin their respective nations.
Organiser of Ghana Music Awards (GMA)-USA has honoured Founder of Reign House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, for his enormous support to the music industry.
GMA-USA, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Denise Boafo, affectionately called Don, made the presentation on Sunday, October 12, at the Chapel.
Presenting the citation, Mr Boafo said Prophet Eric Boahen has been a support system for various sections of Ghana’s music ecosystem.
This, he said, has gone a long way to keep many gospel artistes in business regardless of challenges confronting the industry.
“This is in recognition of your remarkable contribution to the gospel music industry in Ghana and beyond,” he said.
He revealed that the Man of God substantially supported this year’s GMA-USA, a gesture which cannot be kept under the rug.
On his part, Prophet Eric Boahen expressed his appreciation to the organisers for the gesture.
According to him, the gesture was a motivation to him and others to continously support the cause of GMA-USA.
He charged the organisers to work assiduously to promote Ghana Music in the diaspora.
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Renowned Ghanaian music heavyweight, Empress Gifty, has dedicated her seven awards won in 2025 to President John Dramani Mahama.
The musician and her management, led by Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, together with her husband, Mr Hopeson Adorye, called on the President at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Empress Gifty, in her remarks, said the visit was to officially congratulate the President, who has been a father figure for her for many years, and also update him on successes chalked in her career.
She thanked the President for his guidance over the years and promised to even do better in the years ahead, as she prepares to release her new song for the year.
The gospel musician also appealed to President Mahama to consider building a large seating auditorium for the creative arts industry.
She appealed to the President for a 10,000 to 30,000 large seating auditorium to improve the fortunes of the creative sector when it comes to events in the country.
This, she said, would go a long way to help the sector flourish and position the country for other international events in the future.
Additionally, she urged the President to ensure the creative sector gets substantial allocation in the next budget.
The President, on his part, thanked Empress Gifty, who he calls his daughter, and the team for the visit, expressing how proud he was of her growth.
Again, he charged her to continuously work even harder for more laurels.
President Mahama pledged his commitment to the growth of the creative arts industry, adding that with regard to a large seating auditorium for the space, he has received some designs and suggestions for a convention centre which are under consideration.
According to him, once suggestions were approved and issues of funding are addressed, this would serve a multipurpose function and host many activities throughout the year.
The President further pledged his unflinching support for the creative arts sector and assured of budgetary support in the years ahead.
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