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‘Project Ghanaian values in literary works’
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Mr Senyo Hosi, has asked members of the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW) to continue to project the country’s culture through literary works.
He noted that legends such as E.T. Mensah, Kojo Antwi had produced classic literary pieces in the form of music and same could be said of many contemporary artistes, hence the need to document their creativity.
Speaking at the 5th GAW Literary Awards held in Accra recently, Mr. Hosi urged the association to ensure the works of these artists were “studied and celebrated to help awaken the consciousness of Ghanaians.”
He further stressed the need for writers to make their works visible on online platforms and e-book stores to attract global audience.
While praising award recipients, he maintained that “our culture is unique therefore writers must continue to highlight the originality of Ghanaians just as they gave preference to stories from other parts of the world.”
Mr Kojo Mattah, former Managing Director of ARB Apex Bank Limited, in his address also urged the youth to deepen reading habits and take interest in the works of Ghanaian authors.
He said reading was a very important aspect of life but poor reading culture was affecting academic performance as some students read only when there had an examination to write.
Mr Francis Gbormittah, President of GAW, also said that the Association was committed to “stimulating literary creativity among writers in Ghana and inspire them to even do better in promoting Ghanaian values.”
A number of local writers were recognised in eight award categories at the event. Dr. Gheysika Adombire Agambila won the first place with his book’ The Shrinking Bowl’ in the Ayi Kwei Armah Novel Category.
Genevieve Delali Antonio’s ‘She Rescues and Other Stories’ topped the Ama Ata Aidoo Short Story category. Reinfred Addo won in the Atukwei Okai poetry section while Ruby Yayra Goka also won in the Efua Sutherland Children’s Story book.
By Yunusah Essandoh
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
