The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, on Monday, April 28, 2025, hosted a delegation from Bridge Zone Global and Ben Crump Associates, the organizers of the American Black Heritage Month Festival, in a high-level meeting aimed at deepening cultural and historical ties between Ghana and the African American diaspora.
The engagement, held in Accra, focused on fostering sustainable partnerships in tourism, culture, and the creative arts. The visiting delegation, led by notable figures in African American civil rights and cultural advocacy, expressed their keen interest in collaborating with Ghana on initiatives that promote heritage tourism, youth exchange programs, and artistic residencies.
Welcoming the delegation, Hon. Dzifa Gomashie commended their commitment to reconnecting diasporan communities with their African roots. She emphasized Ghana’s unwavering dedication to strengthening ties with the global African diaspora, citing flagship initiatives such as the Black Star Experience which seeks to create deeper engagement and understanding through diasporan relations.
“The Ministry is committed to promoting heritage tourism and cultural exchange,” the Minister said. “We are open to partnerships that help build a vibrant creative economy and reconnect our brothers and sisters in the diaspora to their heritage.”
Representatives of Bridge Zone Global reaffirmed their vision of creating empowering avenues for African Americans—especially the youth—to meaningfully engage with the African continent. They highlighted educational and cultural programming as essential tools for building lasting connections.
As a token of appreciation, Mr. Brooke Cluse, a renowned Black attorney in the United States and member of the delegation, presented a commemorative plaque to Hon. Dzifa Gomashie in recognition of her support and contribution to American Black History.
Also present at the meeting was Mr. Divine Owusu-Ansah, Director in charge of Culture and Creative Arts at the Ministry.
The meeting marks another significant step in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to position itself as a cultural homeland for the African diaspora and to foster unity through shared heritage and creative collaboration.
