Ghanaian music producer Mark Okraku-Mantey has been nominated by the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, for the position of the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
When approved by Parliament, he will deputise for Awal Mohammed, the substantive Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
Mark Okraku-Mantey, who is the interim President of the Creative Arts Agency, is also the Head of Programme at Hitz FM.
About Okraku Mantey
Mark Okraku Mantey started music production in 1996 as the Chief Executive Officer of Slip Music.
He worked with artistes such as Kojo Ashakan, Felix Bell, Ohene Kissi, Lord Kenya, Daasebre Gyamena, Adane Best, Akyeame, Okuraseni Samuel, Bless, and Kumi Guitar.
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The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has released a new song focused on creating awareness about the coronavirus and how to combat it.
The song features many artists including Takoradi-based artiste, Kofi Kinaata, Gospel singer, Celestine Donkor, the Golden Voice of Africa, Pat Thomas, and multiple award-winning artiste, Amandzeba.
Others include veteran highlife singer, Adane Best; ace SDA songsmith, Samuel Kofi Agyemang, and singer Paulina Oduro.
The video also features scenes from across the country including the Northern Region and the Greater Accra Region.
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According to the acting MUSIGA President, Bessa Simons, the campaign is the Union’s contribution to the fight against the coronavirus.
BY: Ahuma Bosco Ocansey
Category: Showbiz News
Kofi Kinaata, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) 2020 Songwriter of the Year and International Organisation for Migration Ambassador
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is launching a new campaign to support national efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The campaign is supported by the Ministry of Information, the National Commission on Culture, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS).
The launch is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 11.
The initiative is at the instance of ECOWAS and partners to use culture and the creative arts of member states to create much needed awareness and promote COVID-19 prevention messages, key to preventing and limiting the spread of the virus.