The representative of the President at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and MP for Sekondi, Hon. Egyapa Mercer has underscored his interest in ensuring the creative arts space is made more vibrant.
He made these remarks when he was called on at the Ministry by Ghanaian dance sensation, Ms. Danita Akosua Adomah Yeboah, popularly known as AFRONITA on Friday,
10th May 2024
Afronita has been a professional dancer and content creator, whose passion for dancing has resonated nationwide; the most recent being a viral video of her and her dance counterpart, Abigail, performing on the Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) stage.
The Minister shared how moved he was, by the quality of artistic talent she showcased. “I noticed that I had watched the video thrice and after my 3rd watch, I was convinced that I had to meet you and your partner to congratulate you personally”, Hon. Mercer said to Afronita. “Although the performance was at the auditions of the BGT competition, the performance by Danita and Abigail raised the flag of Ghana high”, he added.
The Minister also noted that he wouldn’t be surprised if as a result of what transpired on the BGT stage, numerous foreigners decide to visit Ghana on the lines of dancing and performing arts, as Ghanaian arts and cultural expressions have always been the nation’s biggest tourism selling points.
Hon. Egyapa Mercer pledged his unwavering commitment to ensuring that the creative space gets more attention and government support. He congratulated Afronita and Abigail, for a job well done and remarked that what they had done ought not to be taken lightly at all. Abigail, however, could not make it to the meeting with the Hon. Minister.
