Editor’s Lens: Time for Ghana to invest in its creative space

Ghana's creative industry has in recent times faced a daunting challenge – the lack of significant sponsorship from corporate bodies.

This predicament, as many within the industry assert, can be directly linked to government's failure to create an enabling environment for corporate entities to invest in and support the creative sector.

One of the prominent voices echoing this sentiment is artiste manager Kwasi Ernest, who expressed his frustration on Graphic Showbiz’s X Dialogue Series.

According to him, government's lack of commitment in fostering an environment conducive for corporate support has led to a noticeable reluctance from businesses to invest in the creative industry.

Kwasi Ernest, whose sentiments are shared by other creatives, says the absence of essential measures such as tax incentives have led to corporate Ghana's hesitance in supporting creative events. 

The notion is that without the right incentives in place, companies are less inclined to channel their resources into the creative sector.

It is worth noting that the creative industry in Ghana plays a pivotal role in the country's cultural and economic landscape and it is therefore imperative that government, along with major stakeholders, undertake sustained efforts to facilitate its growth.

Graphic Showbiz shares in this perspective, advocating the implementation of an enabling environment that includes crucial measures such as tax holidays and incentives for companies. Such proactive steps are essential to not only attract corporate investment but also to propel the growth and sustainability of the creative industry.

By recognising and supporting the creative sector, Ghana can harness its rich cultural heritage and artistic expressions, fostering both national pride and economic prosperity and it becomes imperative for the government to reassess its role in facilitating corporate support. 

The call is clear – by creating a conducive atmosphere through strategic policies and incentives, government can unlock the untapped potential of Ghana's creative industry and develop a thriving ecosystem where both creatives and corporate entities can benefit mutually.

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