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Ghana’s Tourism Minister Urges Digital Economy to Aid Return of African Heritage

Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for the capacity of the workforce in the value chain of the digital economy to be strengthened to support the advocacy of the return of African cultural heritage.

Date Created : 12/2/2025 : Story Author : Dominic shirimori/Ghanadistricts.com

She spoke during a high-level ECOWAS–UEMOA ministerial meeting in Dakar, where officials approved a joint plan to speed up the return of stolen African cultural items.

Hon. Gomashie highlighted that the digital creative economy—including influencers, animators, videographers, musicians, storytellers, and virtual reality artists—is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. She said linking heritage restitution with youth creativity could provide jobs for millions, boost cross-border collaborations, and generate digital exports.

She added that such initiatives could also strengthen tourism, film, music, and the creative arts while helping formalize new media careers. The minister emphasized that reclaiming Africa’s cultural past can inspire young people to build industries that celebrate the continent’s history, identity, and future potential.