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Flagbearer
of
the
National
Democratic
Congress
(NDC) John Dramani Mahama
has
outlined
his
ambitious
policies
with
potential
to
reinvigorate
Ghana’s
creative
industry.
Mr. Mahama unveiled “The Black Experience,” a comprehensive set of policies intended to
improve
the tourism and creative arts
sector
during
an
interaction
with
the
media
on
Sunday,
July
7.
The
former
President
expressed
his
optimism
about
the
policies
and
emphasised
how
much
it
would
contribute
to
improve
the
sector.
“I
have
good
news
for
the
creative
industry.
Our
overarching
policy
for
the
industry
shall
be
the
Black
Experience.
This
will
be
geared
towards
boosting
the
tourism
and
creative
arts
sector,”
he
said.
The
Black
Experience
initiative
will
include;
-
Pan
African
Month: A
month
dedicated
to
celebrating
the
rich
cultural
heritage
of
Africa,
fostering
unity
and
collaboration
among
African
nations. -
Ghana
Film
Festival
and
Awards
Month: An
event
to
showcase
and
honour
the
achievements
of
Ghanaian
filmmakers
and
the
broader
film
industry. -
Ghanaian
Heritage
and
History
Month:
A
period
to
reflect
on
and
celebrate
Ghana’s
storied
past
and
cultural
legacy. -
Fashion
and
Food
Month: An
initiative
to
highlight
and
promote
Ghanaian
fashion
and
cuisine,
showcasing
the
country’s
creative
talents. -
Diasporan
Month: A
time
to
recognise
and
engage
with
the
Ghanaian
diaspora,
encouraging
their
participation
in
national
development
and
cultural
exchange.
Mahama
pledged
to
revitalize
each
regional
Center
of
National
Culture
and
make
them
easily
accessible
hubs
for
the
creative
sector.
Additionally,
he
emphasized
the
need
to
support
veteran
artists
who
have
contributed
their
quota
to
the
industry.
“Our
commitment
is
to
create
a
vibrant,
inclusive,
and
sustainable
creative
industry
that
honours
our
heritage
and
propels
our
cultural
narrative
on
the
global
stage,”
Mr
Mahama
concluded.