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Sunsuma,creatives and businesses to storm launch of Global Goals Arts Festival and Symposium in New Britain, Connecticut
The Sunsuma Pan African Dance Ensemble, along with designated corporate institutions, media houses, and other organisations, will proudly represent Ghana at the grand launching Ceremony and Symposium of the Global Goals Arts Festival.
This landmark event is set to take place at Trinity on Main in New Britain, Connecticut, USA, from September 12 to 14, 2024.
The Sunsuma Pan African Dance Ensemble, a globally acclaimed cultural, arts, and music group led by Nana Kwame Dadzie, who also serves as the President of the Ghana Dance Association, expressed their excitement about the event.
Speaking at the Afrowood Experience event held by BIDEC INC in Accra, Ghana, Dadzie emphasised that their participation is part of a broader initiative to promote Ghana and Africa on the global stage.
He highlighted that the Global Goals Arts Festival offers a unique opportunity for creatives and cultural communities to collaborate with governments and corporations in promoting and implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) before 2030.
Nana Kwame Dadzie also mentioned ongoing efforts to partner with BIDEC INC and other cultural groups from the Caribbean, African countries, and American states.
This collaboration aims to create a holistic cultural content that will promote Global Africa during the special launch and event in New Britain, Connecticut.
“This event is crucial for fostering cultural ties, sharing artistic expressions, and covering significant stories that resonate with our audience,” said Dadzie.
The initiative is spearheaded by the City of New Britain, Connecticut, and its leading institutions, including the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, the New Britain Arts Council, Central Connecticut State University, and the District of New Britain.
These entities are working in direct partnership with BIDEC INC, a registered nonprofit based in the USA and Africa, in collaboration with Premium Talent Management Group (PTMG).
The Global Goals Arts Festival aims to celebrate and promote the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals through diverse artistic expressions, fostering a platform for cultural exchange and community engagement.
BIDEC INC.’s proven track record in successfully executing similar events.
Ghanaian music icon, Akwasi Poku Addae, known in Showbiz circles as Kwaisey Pee has honoured his promise to children suffering from cancer.
Ahead of his 25th anniversary event held at the D’ Icon Event Centre at East Legon last year, he made a promise to donate some funds to children suffering from cancer.
True to his word, the musician has recently made a donation of GHC50,000 to the Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
He told the Ghanaian Times that children are so dear to him, and was optimistic the support would go a long way too impact lives.
The music dynamo also promised that the gesture will not be the last,” it will be a continuous feature from me.”
He also called on Ghanaians home and abroad to lend a helping hand to children suffering from cancer.
According to him, children with cancer have many needs, and a helping hands will go a long way ease the suffering.
“Cancer treatment is very expensive, and leaving that to parents of the children alone, will be a huge burden, with support from you and myself, we can make some changes in other people’s lives,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
In the ever-evolving journey of Ghanaian music, there are individuals whose contributions transcend the spotligh.
There are always men and women who work quietly yet powerfully to preserve culture, nurture legends, and keep the soul of the music alive across generations and borders.
One such figures is Jerry Amoah, widely known and affectionately called Nana Kobo.
This year, Ghana Music Awards-USA honours Jerry Amoah for his unwavering commitment to sustaining Ghanaian music, both at home and in the diaspora.
It is a recognition long deserved, a celebration of decades of passion, sacrifice, and cultural stewardship.
Jerry Amoah’s journey has never been about personal glory. Instead, it has been anchored in service: promoting Ghanaian sounds, advocating for artistes, and ensuring that the richness of Ghana’s musical heritage continues to resonate beyond national borders.
Through his tireless efforts, many Ghanaian musicians have found platforms, audiences, and renewed relevance, especially within Ghanaian communities abroad.
Central to his legacy is his steadfast support for gospel music and, in particular, his enduring association with legendary gospel icon Yaw Sarpong.
At times when gospel music needed champions, Jerry Amoah stood firm—protecting its values, amplifying its message, and honoring its pioneers. His respect for Yaw Sarpong is not merely professional; it reflects a deep appreciation for music as ministry, heritage, and moral compass.
Colleagues often describe Nana Kobo as a bridge—connecting generations, genres, and geographies.
He understands that Ghanaian music is not just entertainment, but identity. Through festivals, promotions, mentorship, and behind-the-scenes advocacy, he has helped ensure that Ghana’s rhythms, lyrics, and spiritual expressions remain relevant in a globalized world.
As Ghana Music Awards-USA prepares to bestow this honour, it is not simply recognizing one man—it is saluting a lifetime of dedication to culture, faith, and music.
Jerry Amoah’s story reminds us that true impact is measured not by applause, but by legacy.
And in the story of Ghanaian music, Nana Kobo’s legacy is written in bold, enduring notes.
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