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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