Okyeame Kwame admonishes Creatives to promote indigenous environmental conservation
Musician cum Climate Activist, Artiste Okyeame Kwame has urged artists and content creators to engage communities and document indigenous knowledge that has traditionally helped protect forests and other natural resources. He said Ghana’s cultural practices, including traditional songs, drumming, festivals, myths and oral histories, could provide valuable material for contemporary creative works…
Musician and climate activist Okyeame Kwame has called upon artists and content creators to collaborate with communities and incorporate indigenous knowledge in promoting environmental conservation. At the Climate x Culture Summit 2026 in Accra, Kwame emphasized that Ghana's cultural practices, such as traditional songs, drumming, festivals, myths, and oral histories, can serve as valuable resources for contemporary creative works aimed at climate action.
During the panel discussion, "The Big Picture: Climate × Culture — Why Creativity Matters in the Climate Decade," Kwame urged a community-centered approach that acknowledges the diverse cultural practices and environmental knowledge systems across the nation. He advocated for artists to move away from generic environmental campaigns and engage directly with communities to grasp the traditions and beliefs that shape their relationship with the environment.
Citing the Asantemanso sacred grove in Essumeja, Kwame illustrated how traditional beliefs and artistic expression can contribute to forest protection. He explained that local customs, including songs, drums, and myths related to the sacred grove, reinforce its cultural significance.
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