Ghanaian musician and entrepreneur, Rex Omar, has been appointed by President John Mahama as the Presidential Staffer for Blackstar Experience, a role that recognises his immense contributions to the country's music industry and cultural heritage.
The NDC manifesto mentions 'The Black Star Experience' as Ghana's flagship Culture, Arts and Tourism brand to make Ghana a preferred tourism destination.
The Black Star Experience will undertake a year-round celebration in all the major entertainment, artistic and educational disciplines.
This will include the celebration The Pan African Month, Celebrating Heritage, History and Diaspora Engagement, The Ghana Film Festival and Awards Month, Ghana Music World, Culinary Month, Architecture, Design, Arts and Crafts, Fashion and Textiles Month and Literacy/Literary Month.
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The initiative is also intended to support young digital content creators in developing content that promotes Ghanaian culture and revive the Creative Arts Fund to provide sustainable financial support for start-ups and the ailing large, medium and small creative enterprises.
It will also review and strictly enforce broadcasting, digital media and local content provisions to stimulate local artistic productions and facilitate, enforce and enhance the collection and management system for copyrights and royalties in Ghana among others.
With his new role, Rex Omar is also expected to partner with the private sector to build an ultra-modern recreation village with auditoriums for films, musical concerts and other special events.
Rex Omar was elected Chairman of GHAMRO (Ghana Music Rights Organization) in March 2017 to serve a four year-term and has been re- elected to serve a second term.
His talent and knowledge of the music industry has gained him several positions in the industry as a former Vice President of the Copyright Society of Ghana and a member of the 2013 Committee for National Intellectual Property and Policy Strategy.
He is the former head of Business and Finance of the Musician Union of Ghana. Rex Omar is a Member of "SUISSA" Copyright Society of Switzerland and is on publishing contract with EMI (Germany).
Rex Omar has played a significant role in Ghana's political landscape, serving as a trusted advisor to President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress.
His expertise has been invaluable in promoting the growth and development of the creative arts sector within Ghana's cultural and entertainment industry.
Additionally, Omar has been the public face of the Party, providing insightful commentary on matters related to the creative industry
