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Ghana Theatre Festival 2025 opens with call to celebrate culture
The 11th edition of the Ghana National Theatre Festival has officially opened in Accra, with a strong call to showcase Ghana’s rich cultural heritage through the performing arts from September 23 to September 28.
The six-day event, launched by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, is being held under the theme “Showcasing the Rich Diversity of Ghanaian Culture Through Performing Arts.”
The festival brings together theatre groups, musicians, dancers, and artists from across the country to celebrate Ghanaian identity through drama, music, dance, and exhibitions.
According to the Minister, the event highlights the role of theatre in national development, education, and storytelling.
This year’s edition pays tribute to the late Mohammed Ben Abdallah, a pioneer of Ghanaian theatre, whose work shaped the industry and inspired a new generation of performers.
The festival, which runs for six days, will host stage plays, music concerts, dance performances, and cultural showcases at the National Theatre in Accra.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Republic of Ghana, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), is set to host a fugu and kente exhibition in Lusaka, Zambia, from March 6 to 8, 2026.
The event aims to strengthen Ghana-Zambia relations while promoting Pan-Africanism and African unity.
The exhibition, set to be organised in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka, will showcase Ghanaian culture and craftsmanship, highlighting traditional textiles like kente and local wear such as fugu.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana described the event as a boost not only for cultural and economic diplomacy but also for trade and agribusiness ties between the two countries.
The exhibition will be held at the Lusaka Showgrounds, where visitors can experience Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and the African personality in action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A thanksgiving service has been held at Jehovah Shamah Assemblies of God Church in honour of Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror following his appointment as Clerk to the Parliament of Ghana.
The event brought together duty bearers, parliamentarians, family members, friends, church leaders, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate his new role and offer prayers for his success.
Church leaders used the occasion to congratulate Mr Djietror and encouraged him to serve with integrity, humility, and dedication.
They prayed for wisdom and strength for him as he assumes responsibility in supporting the work of Parliament.
They also highlighted the importance of his position in the country’s democratic governance.
Mr Djietror expressed gratitude for the support and prayers, noting that the thanksgiving service was a moment to acknowledge God’s guidance in his career.
He assured attendees of his commitment to duty, stating that he would work diligently in the interest of Parliament and the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
