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Black Star Experience must move beyond football to become a national identity -Rex Omar

The Black Star Experience must move beyond its association with Ghanaian football and become a shared national identity rooted in the country’s culture, creativity, heritage and way of life, Head Coordinator and Presidential Staffer for the Black Star Experience Secretariat, Rex Owusu Marfo, has said. He said the initiative would achieve its purpose only when […] The post Black Star Experience…

The Black Star Experience, led by Head Coordinator Rex Owusu Marfo, aims to move beyond its football roots and become a national identity rooted in Ghanaian culture, creativity, and heritage. The initiative, which operates under the Office of the President, seeks to strengthen existing programs like the Year of Return and PANAFEST by connecting them to a broader national narrative.

The Black Star Experience is built on seven pillars: Cinema, Audio, Cuisine, Aesthetics, Style, Literature, and Heritage, each representing different aspects of Ghanaian culture. By promoting local dishes and engaging communities in various cultural activities, the initiative hopes to boost Ghana's participation in the global creative and cultural economy.

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