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Globe Production 20th play, Ghana Must Go shows on Saturday and Sunday
Much-awaited 15th Anniversary Globe Production dubbed Ghana Must Go is set to show at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025.5.23
Ghana Must Go, aimed at capitalising on the global campaign under The Big Push Ghana Project and a major activation of the Black Star Experience launched by the government a fortnight ago, will combine entertainment, culture, business, and diplomacy to position Ghana as a premier destination for investment and tourism.
‘Ghana Must Go’ is in partnership with Ministries of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and the Foreign Affairs.
As part of this partnership, Globe Productions will stage fascinating and hilarious plays of Ghanaian stories in Africa, Europe, Asia and America, on a roadshow dubbed.
Coupled with fascinating stage performances and breathtaking storytelling, Globe Productions and its partners are hoping to ride on the back of Ghana Must Go to attract over 2,000 high-value tourists and investors in each international city.
Ghana Must Go is a comical, culturally rich and inspirational stage production that follows the journey of a tourist-turned-investor who discovers the vast opportunities, beauty and potential of Ghana.
It fuses music, dance, humour and drama to tell Ghana’s story in a way that no PowerPoint ever could, touching hearts, shifting perceptions and stirring action,” the brainchild and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Globe Productions, Latif Abubakar, said at the launch of the initiative in Accra yesterday.
The Ghana Must Go global tour happens to be the 20th stage theatrical production by Globe Productions and the caravan will start from Accra, with two days of performances with ace Ghanaian actor and theatre scholar, Adjetey Annan, leading the cast before taking the fun to the rest of the countries earmarked for visit from August this year.
Speaking at the launch held on Thursday May 15, 2025 at the Pelican Hotel in Accra, Latif Abubakar enumerated successes chalked by Globe Productions since it was established fifteen (15) years ago.
“Over the past decade and a half, Globe Productions have brought to life nineteen (19) powerful productions that have inspired, challenged and entertained people around the world. Today we present our 20th milestone production titled ‘Ghana Must Go’, the first ever play that brings to stage the Ghana story in full: who we are, what we have, and why the world must come to Ghana to experience and invest,” he said.
He said last year, they made history by taking Ghana theatre to Europe with their first-ever theatrical expedition in Madrid, Spain.
“It was a sold-out and welcomed twenty-nine (29) ambassadors – a testimony of the power of storytelling and the global hunger for authentic Ghanaian content,” he noted.
“Through this unique play, we will mobilise at least 2000 potential investors and tourists in each host city from Kenya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, USA, UK, Canada, Nigeria, South Africa,” he revealed.
Veteran Ghanaian actor, Fred Amugi, has been cast in the upcoming Pan-African television series, Kismet, where he will play the role of Chief Ademola, a wealthy and influential Yoruba patriarch.
The series, set for production in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria, brings together a diverse cast ensemble from Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, and the United States.
A statement copied to the GNA in Accra said “It forms part of a broader effort to strengthen collaboration within Africa’s creative industry while positioning African stories for global audiences.”
Speaking on his involvement, Fred Nii Amugi, whose acting career spans more than four decades, described the role as a meaningful milestone.
“It is a proud moment for me at this stage of my career to be part of a Pan-African series,” he said.
“Playing a Yoruba character as a Ghanaian reflects something deeper about who we are as Africans. It reminds us that we are one people, connected beyond borders,” he indicated.
He added that his preparation for the role went beyond performance.
“As a Ghanaian of Ga heritage, I am taking time to study the historical and cultural links between the Ga and Yoruba people.
“I am learning about these connections so I can represent the character with truth and respect.”
“It is important that the world sees the shared identity that exists across our continent,” he noted.
Kismet is being developed as a high-quality thriller series with a Pan-African perspective, drawing talent from across the continent and the diaspora.
According to Nana Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, President of the African Chamber of Content Producers and production advisor for the project, the series represents the united image of Africa that is capable of contributing to the global creative economy.
“As part of building a Pan-African creative economy, Kismet is a call for Africans to come together and tell our stories as one people.
“We are also aligning this effort with the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to create a strong continental market for African content,” he underlined.
The producer of the series, Paul Joegad, emphasised the global ambition behind the project.
Based in the United States, Joegad noted that the production was designed to meet international standards while maintaining authentic African storytelling.
“We are leveraging diaspora networks and global experience to create a series that resonates across cultures,” he said.
“Our goal is to produce content that can stand on international platforms through quality and strong storytelling.”
He added that assembling the right team had been central to the project’s vision. Among those involved is Mawuko Kuadzi, a Casting Society of America (CSA) member and the first African to win an Artios Award in its 40-year history.
The producers say the series seeks to position Africa as a major player in global content, fostering international Pan-African partnerships. –GNA
The management of Prophet Joseph Atarah Ministries (PJAM) has announced the 2026 edition of the highly anticipated annual gospel concert, Atarah Praise.
This edition, under the theme: ‘Dalet,’ is scheduled for 4pm, Sunday, May 24, at the Bayview Village.
Patrons will enjoy an atmosphere charged with powerful worship, prophetic ministration, and spiritual renewal.
Against this backdrop, Prophet Joseph Atarah will team up with some of Ghana’s finest gospel ministers, including Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Obaapa Christy, and Siisi Baidoo.
Over the years, Atarah Praise has evolved into one of Ghana’s most impactful worship gatherings, attracting thousands of believers seeking a profound encounter through music, prayer, and thanksgiving.
The 2026 edition is positioned as a divine platform for renewal, restoration, and spiritual awakening.
Patrons are encouraged to arrive early to secure convenient seats and be there with the heart of the worship.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
