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Ghana Reads Initiative, Community Water & Sanitation Agency observe World Water Day
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Director of Education Shai Osudoku District, Ms Harriet Lomotey (fourth from right), National Director of Ghana Reads Initiative,
Mr Albert Koomson( 2nd from right) in a group picture with other executives after the program
Ghana Reads Initiative in collaboration with Community Water and Sanitation Agency have marked this year’s World Water Day with a short ceremony at Mount Zion Presby Church, Dodowa.
It was celebrated under the theme ‘Leveraging water for peace.’
The day is celebrated on March 22 to create awareness on the importance of freshwater and advocate the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
It also focuses on the challenges faced by water bodies and the actions taken to tackle global water crisis.
In an address, the Director of Education, Shai Osudoku District, Ms Harriet Lomotey said it was necessary to mark the day to create awareness on the need to take issues about freshwater seriously and the importance of conserving water bodies.
“We have to make sure that we access drinking water. It is our human right to access good drinking water and we must also use water as a tool to create a peaceful world for all,” she said.
She said in order to create a peaceful world for all, there was the need for a good driven approach such as working together to ensure that everyone had a safe and clean drinking water.
Ms Harriet stressed on the need to conserve water bodies in order to promote peace because the shortage or pollution of water can bring about conflicts.
The National Director of Ghana Read Initiative, Mr Albert Koomson explained that, the sole responsibility of the group was to imbibe in children the ability to read extensively and not only when they are about to write examinations.
He pointed out that ‘Galamsey’ (illegal mining) was a major activity destroying water bodies, making it difficult to access clean water for domestic use.
There were poetry recitals and cultural displays by the students of the Dodowa Presby ‘B’ Basic School.
By Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon
Born on August 14, 1980 in Cape Coast, where centuries-old castles still whisper of slavery, resistance and survival, musician Lexikon says his life has been shaped by the weight of history and the hope of renewal.
Growing up among the relics of the transatlantic slave trade, the artist developed an early hunger for truth, justice and identity.
That search took him from the halls of Mfantsipim School to the Chartered Institute of Marketing in the UK, where he fused academic training with a growing passion for artistry.
But it is on stage, through reggae and dancehall, that Lexikon’s voice finds its fullest expression.
According to him, “Music is not just entertainment. It is a call to the youth, a challenge to corrupt power, and a hymn of hope.”
Over the years, Lexikon has built a catalogue of 15 albums. Through his Baanfire Revolution, he champions Pan-Africanism, self-reliance and empowerment. With his Christ-For-I Mission, he uses the same platform to redirect hearts to faith and purpose.
Industry watchers describe his work as more than sound, a movement, a sermon, and in his words, “a revolution wrapped in melody.”
Now based in Accra, the father, artist and advocate says he remains committed to speaking for Africa’s young people.
For Lexikon, music is the tool: a reminder that even in struggle, there is room for renewal, and that, as he puts it, “music can be the whip of change.”
As Ghana’s creative scene continues to evolve, Lexikon stands as one of the voices merging culture, spirituality and social commentary rooted in Cape Coast history, but speaking directly to a new generation across the continent.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Mr George Bosompim, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, producer and director, has urged Ghanaian filmmakers to explore digital film distribution channels beyond television and cinemas.
He noted that television should be the last distribution channel for film producers and creatives, as existing and emerging online channels could help them generate more revenue.
“Today, there are a lot of digital channels where you can put your work. I’m not even suggesting that people should put their productions on television. It is the last place you should take your film because they are not paying and they are not commissioning people to produce films.
“If they are not paying you, don’t put it there because you can always put it online and secure a digital distribution contract,” he stated.
He believes effective coordination among the state agencies and structures within the country’s creative space could help filmmakers and content producers earn more income.
“There should be insurance, there should be royalties, and there are a whole lot of things that we have to look at. So, it’s not just about making a film and, when it becomes a hit, making money within that short period and that being the end of it,” he stated.
Mr Bosompim commended the GH¢20 million fund for the creative arts sector, urging stakeholders responsible for the fund to be transparent and support quality productions capable of competing globally, including at the Oscars.
The UniMAC lecturer and member of the Oscars Committee urged local film producers to read the rules and regulations governing international film awards before submitting entries.
“Some of our people decide to finish the film before reading the regulations, or they do not read the regulations at all. It doesn’t work like that. We have to be intentional about these things in order to progress,” he noted.
He advised young filmmakers to learn from experts, collaborate on projects and avoid cutting corners in their quest to succeed. “Some filmmakers now think they can train themselves, so they do not care about apprenticeship. To build your portfolio, you need to sit at the feet of people who have succeeded before, so you do not repeat their mistakes.
“Filmmakers and producers should also embrace collaboration. Somebody should handle pre-production, somebody should take care of the script, production and post-production. You cannot do it all alone,” he said. GNA
