Mahama: More Funding Coming for Creative Arts in 2027

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his government will increase funding for Ghana’s creative arts sector in 2027, following the allocation of GH¢20 million each to the Film Fund and the Creative Arts Fund this year.

Speaking on Tuesday while receiving farewell calls from the outgoing Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger, and the outgoing Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Berenice Owen-Jones, President Mahama said the additional funding will depend on how effectively the current allocations are utilized.

He revealed that the GH¢20 million allocated to the Film Fund has already been disbursed, with industry stakeholders determining how the resources should be invested. Another GH¢20 million has also been allocated to the Creative Arts Fund to support practitioners across the broader creative industry.

President Mahama said his administration is committed to sustaining support for the sector over the next three years, describing the creative economy as a key driver of tourism, job creation, and Ghana’s cultural identity.

He noted that while Ghana has abundant creative talent, many artists and creatives lack the financial support needed to grow their businesses and compete globally. According to him, government intervention is necessary to unlock the sector’s full potential.

“We’re willing, over the next three years, at least while I remain President, to continue making allocations to the creative sector so that we can unleash it,” he said.

The President added that investing in the creative arts will not only strengthen the industry but also help brand Ghana internationally by showcasing its rich culture, traditions, and artistic heritage.