{
  "id": 6483179,
  "title": "Ghana music industry needs collective public-private investment – UK High Commissioner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ghana-music-industry-needs-collective-public-private-investment-uk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T21:24:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-music-industry-needs-collective-public-private-investment-uk-high-commissioner/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UK High Commissioner Sabah Zita Benson has emphasized the need for greater collaboration between the government and private sector to boost Ghana’s creative industry, with a focus on music, arts and tourism. According to her, the responsibility of developing the creative sector should not solely lie with the government, urging private investors to complement governmental efforts. The remarks were made during an interview with JoyNews following a music event in Manchester, UK, where performances by Ghanaian artists such as Kofi Kinaata, Wendy Shay, and Akwaboah were showcased.\n\nBenson highlighted the importance of promoting Ghana’s music industry internationally, stating that music serves as a powerful medium in sharing the nation's story and establishing its presence on the global stage. She expressed a sense of pride when hearing songs by Kofi Kinaata and Wendy Shay, noting that the music not only connects Ghana with the UK but also attracts potential visitors. She believed that promoting music was not merely about the songs but also about driving tourism by showcasing the rich Ghanaian culture.\n\nShe further stressed the need for investment in the sector, pointing out that recent government funding for tourism signifies its importance to the government. Benson suggested that promoting and supporting tourism and arts should not be a sole endeavor, but rather a collective effort involving both the government and private sector. She proposed that the private sector could build a film studio, among other infrastructure, to cater to the creative industry’s needs, and that such partnerships should be established between government and businesses.\n\nMs. Benson’s comments underscore the necessity of adopting a more comprehensive approach to developing Ghana’s creative economy, with the government providing support while businesses and private investors contribute infrastructure, funding, and other resources. She believes that collaboration between these stakeholders could generate more opportunities for creatives while strengthening Ghana’s position as a destination for culture, entertainment, and tourism. Her remarks also underscore the expanding recognition of music and the broader creative industry as vital tools for promoting Ghana internationally and attracting tourists interested in the country’s culture and entertainment.",
  "summary": "UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Sabah Zita Benson, has called for stronger collaboration between the government and private sector to invest in Ghana’s creative industry, particularly music, arts and tourism.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "High Commissioner Anil Sookal interview: ‘India now has acceptance with the Global North and the Global South’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/high-commissioner-anil-sookal-interview-india-now-has-acceptance-with",
        "published": "2026-09-09T22:55:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}