Mahama Speaks About Entertainment, Government Allocates $40 Million to Creative Industry, Revives Conference Infrastructure

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Mahama Speaks About the Entertainment Industry, Says Government Allocates $40 Million to Creative Industry, Revives Conference Infrastructure, and Promotes Global Cultural Branding

President John Dramani Mahama has announced major investments in Ghana’s creative economy, tourism, sports diplomacy, and media development as part of a broader national transformation agenda. Delivering the State of the Nation Address, the President emphasized that modern economic growth will not rely solely on traditional industries but also on human creativity, digital innovation, and cultural enterprise.

Creative Economy and Film Industry Investment

The government has allocated $20 million to support Ghana’s film industry, including:

Kumawood
Ghallywood
Other local creative production sectors

An additional $20 million has been earmarked for other creative industries. The policy aims to strengthen the country’s cultural export potential and prepare workers who may be displaced by automation and artificial intelligence. President Mahama said Ghana’s future economic model must integrate creativity as a major growth driver.

Tourism Promotion and Global Cultural Branding

Ghana is positioning itself as a premier global tourism destination based on

History
Culture
Music and arts
Fashion and cuisine

The President personally pledged to serve as an ambassador for tourism and creative sector promotion.

Major Conference and Events Infrastructure Expansion

The government plans to refurbish the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) to restore its historic status as Ghana’s primary international events center.

Structural integrity assessments were conducted by Eneco Projects Ghana Limited.

Work is expected to begin within weeks.

Additionally, a new private sector-supported convention and creative events center will be developed to position Ghana as West Africa’s leading hub for: