{
  "id": 19399872,
  "title": "BSE official defends Mahama after missed appearance at Fashion Week runway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/bse-official-defends-mahama-after-missed-appearance-at-fashion-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T20:53:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/bse-official-defends-mahama-after-missed-appearance-at-fashion-week-runway/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edward Boafo Owusu, a Programmes Lead at the Black Star Experience (BSE), has defended President John Dramani Mahama after he missed his scheduled appearance on the runway at the BSE Fashion Week showcase. In an interview on Hitz FM, Mr. Owusu assured that future fashion events would provide the President with more opportunities to walk the runway. He emphasized that Mahama's absence should not be seen as a disappointment to the fashion industry. The absence was explained as Mr. Mahama having other national responsibilities to attend to on the day of the event. Mr. Owusu acknowledged the importance of public accountability but maintained that the absence did not diminish the platform's value for the fashion industry. He clarified that while Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie delivered the keynote address on Wednesday, she was not present on Saturday; her deputy did so instead. The BSE, according to Mr. Owusu, is dedicated to creating high-quality platforms that elevate Ghana's fashion industry and its practitioners. He highlighted that fashion is a broad sector of the creative economy, encompassing various businesses beyond clothing and tailoring, such as jewellery, bag-making, beauty, and lifestyle sectors. The industry holds significant potential for growth and job creation across these fields, making it crucial to develop platforms that offer greater visibility to its practitioners. Thus, the BSE is committed to strengthening Ghana's fashion industry and creating opportunities for its professionals.",
  "summary": "A Programmes Lead at the Black Star Experience (BSE), Edward Boafo Owusu, has assured that President John Dramani Mahama will have more opportunities to walk on the runway at future fashion events, following his absence from the Black Star Experience Fashion Week runway showcase. Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM, Mr Owusu said the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}