The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Arts, and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey, has called on radio presenters to increase their coverage of government policies related to the creative arts industry.
This appeal was made during the Annual Conference of Performing Arts held at the National Theatre on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
The conference, themed “We Have Value: Building Bridges to Success,” brought together key stakeholders from the creative arts industry to discuss challenges and potential solutions.
Notable figures in attendance included Adjetey Anang, Apiorkor Seyram, Abeiku Seigo, Stephanie Yamoah, and the Board Chair of the National Theatre, Nana Fredua Agyemang Ofori Atta.
During his address, Mark Okraku Mantey expressed his concern over the lack of attention given by radio presenters to government policies on the creative arts. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing discussions on initiatives aimed at supporting the creative sector, similar to how policies on other sectors are covered.
“I called my Senior brother Kwame Sefa Kayi a few days ago and asked him why when the government brings out policies on Creative Arts you don’t discuss them on your show.
Then you discuss the policies on your entertainment shows… Policies are different from the shows that are being staged. So the policies on the Creative Arts must be discussed like the way policies about Agric are being discussed,” he stated.
