In honor of World Tourism Day, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, recently unveiled the first-ever Creative Arts Hall of Fame in Sekondi.
This historic event celebrates Sekondi’s rich cultural heritage as a musical hub and recognizes the extraordinary talents that have influenced Ghana’s creative sector.
Situated in Duawusu, Asamansudu, a suburb of Sekondi, the Hall of Fame holds significant cultural significance as the birthplace of many Ghanaian music legends.
Modeled after prestigious institutions worldwide, the Creative Arts Hall of Fame acknowledges the lifetime accomplishments of pioneers in the creative arts.
During the unveiling ceremony, Minister Egyapa Mercer emphasized the importance of creativity in shaping societies and driving economic growth.
He highlighted the substantial contributions of the creative arts sector to the economy, tourism, export revenues, and job creation.
The inaugural class of inductees includes iconic figures in Ghana’s creative arts scene, such as Paapa Yankson, AB Crentsil, Felicia Abban, Ebo Taylor, Kwaw Ansah, and more.
These legends have not only enriched Ghana’s cultural heritage but have also elevated the country’s global presence.
Minister Egyapa Mercer also revealed plans to integrate the Hall of Fame into the ongoing renovations at the Centre for National Culture (CNC) in Sekondi.
The initiative aims to expand to other regions in Ghana, providing platforms for each area to honor its unique creative talents.
To ensure continued recognition of contributions by Ghana’s artists, musicians, filmmakers, and cultural icons, new inductees will be added annually during World Tourism Day celebrations.
The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyeman, expressed gratitude to all industry stakeholders and the Sekondi community for their support.
The event was attended by industry leaders, traditional chiefs, religious leaders, and youth groups, with an official induction ceremony scheduled for October 22, 2024.
