Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi Honored With Black Star Award At Akwaaba Festival 24

The Akwaaba Festival earmarked to celebrate Ghana’s rich culture through music, food and accessories  was climaxed with an auspicious awards night on Friday, March 8, 2024  to honor Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi and other notable figures who have taking notable steps in service to humanity and showcasing the beauty of the motherland.The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA),  in a joint effort with National Commission on Culture (NCC), Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), and Ceejay Multimedia hosted a large number of people from Ghana and the Diaspora at the National Theatre for the three day event which commenced on Thursday, March 6, 2024.

He added that his humble service has afforded him many opportunities in and outside of Ghana He proudly announced his promotion to the new Deputy Director in charge of Domestic Marketing as of February 1, 2024.This year’s festival, held as the third edition of the Akwaaba festival, gave Ghanaians a genuine sense of Ghana’s rich heritage through a variety of cultural exhibitions, ranging from Ghanaian art coupled with, food  bazaars and musical renditions from Ghanaian music talents.

A few other notable figures were given honorary awards of service to humanity, including Madam Amy Frimpong, Executive Director of the National Theatre, Mr.

Stephen Ofori, General Manager of the Volta Hotel, Nana Otuo Owoahene Acheampong, Executive Director of the Ghana National Commission on Culture (NCC) and Mr.

Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi is the Deputy Director in charge of Domestic Marketing at the Ghana Tourism Authority. He his an alumnus of Prempeh College Secondary School in Kumasi, attaining his First Degree with the University of Ghana, Legon.

in Public Relations (MA PR) in 2020 . In 2022, he made advancements towards a Second Masters Degree in Marketing ( Masters in business Administration MBA, Marketing) at Methodist University College, Ghana. He holds a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.As a Pan-Africanist and proud son of Africa, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi was appointed  as the Board Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Ghana Tourism Authority from 2010 to 2014, and served as the Special Assistant to then late CEO of the Authority, MrM

He served as the Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs from January, 2018 to January, 2024 before being appointed onto his new portfolio.Serving on various Tourism Committees, Programmes and Activities, has expanded his horizon over the years and has served him with a countless number of opportunities in and outside of GhanaA