The National Theatre's VIP Lounge bore witness to a historic moment in Ghana's creative landscape as the Creative Arts Federation of Ghana (CAFOG) was officially inaugurated, marking a significant turning point in the creative sector's decades-long quest for unity, structure, and recognition.
The event brought together representatives from the seven key domains of the creative arts-film, music, fashion, visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, and media-alongside government officials, stakeholders, and distinguished guests, including Henry Malm, Director of the National Theatre.
In an atmosphere filled with reverence and anticipation, the inauguration began with an earnest prayer, seeking divine guidance and blessing for the journey ahead. "May today mark a turnaround in Creative Arts," the prayer declared. "May the lives of creative entrepreneurs never be the same." A Long-Awaited Answer to Division In his keynote address, President of the Federation, Richard Yaw Boateng, emphasized the historical significance of the inauguration. "Today, over a five-year journey of putting ourselves together, we've been able to simplify our numerous numbers-from over 150 associations to a 17-member board," he said. "The Creative Arts Federation of Ghana is our mission to build an all-inclusive, self-reliant, and robust creative industry."He directly addressed the long-standing perception that the industry is fragmented. "Anytime we need help from government, they say we are divided.
Today, I want to tell government-we are no more divided.
