Spending $450k & Paying $250k For 3 Years For AFRIMA Hosting Right Justifiable – Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Afeku Tells Critics
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Afeku has confirmed
that her Ministry paid an amount of ($250,000) two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars as three (3) hosting right for the All Africa Music
Awards (AFRIMA).
The Minister stated during a Town Hall Meeting and lunch organized by the Creative Arts Council on December 19, 2018 that the 5th edition of the AFRIMA incurred a cost of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($450,000).
According to the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, it is in the best interest of the country to host such an event as this will help project Ghana to the world and pay for three years hosting right.
Afeku was displeased with the countless criticisms by entertainment critics claiming the huge amount and expenditure paid was exorbitant.
In her speech, she disclosed that the $450,000 expenses made was considerate regarding the flight costs of invited personalities from other countries, their accommodations, food and other miscellaneous costs.
The Minister stated during a Town Hall Meeting and lunch organized by the Creative Arts Council on December 19, 2018 that the 5th edition of the AFRIMA incurred a cost of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($450,000).
According to the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, it is in the best interest of the country to host such an event as this will help project Ghana to the world and pay for three years hosting right.
Afeku was displeased with the countless criticisms by entertainment critics claiming the huge amount and expenditure paid was exorbitant.
In her speech, she disclosed that the $450,000 expenses made was considerate regarding the flight costs of invited personalities from other countries, their accommodations, food and other miscellaneous costs.
“Ghana is always ready to host international Festivals so I plead
with our art personalities to have the openness and gladly accept
international festivals because doing International event isn’t a sin.
“Ghana isn’t a xenophobic country so let’s stop condemning international festivals held in our country,” Afeku said
She urged members of the arts fraternity to stop underestimating themselves and the Arts industry when they get the opportunity to host events for the diaspora to help project the country.
She urged members of the arts fraternity to stop underestimating themselves and the Arts industry when they get the opportunity to host events for the diaspora to help project the country.
“A total of $250,000 was negotiated to be the amount to be paid as
hosting right for three (3) years and an amount of $450,000 was the
cost incurred during the AFRIMA event held in Ghana.” She added
However, the Minister’s hosting right claim seems contrary to an amount she mentioned some months ago during an interview on radio.
Speaking on Hitz FM on Friday, Catherine said this awards scheme is an opportunity for Ghana to boost its tourism and creative arts.
However, the Minister’s hosting right claim seems contrary to an amount she mentioned some months ago during an interview on radio.
Speaking on Hitz FM on Friday, Catherine said this awards scheme is an opportunity for Ghana to boost its tourism and creative arts.
“Government is supporting the event with $4.5 million for the three years but for this year, we are spending $ 700,000,” she said.
She communicated that though the there were flaws concerning the organization of the AFRIMA event and being the first to be hosted in Ghana, all criticisms are welcomed but should be done with caution not to tarnish the Arts’ image.
She also stated that private companies after the AFRIMA event contacted the Ministry to be given right to organize the subsequent editions which her outfit is considering.
The Government of the Republic of Ghana accepted to officially host Country rights for the 5th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA-Ghana 2018 with the awards programme of activities scheduled to held from November 21 to November 24 in Accra, Ghana in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Committee of AFRIMA.
The host country rights acceptance was conducted at a media announcement held on Tuesday, September 18 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, following the official unveiling of the 5th AFRIMA Host Country by the African Union on September 6, 2018 at the African Union Commission Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and the delivery of the Official Host Country letter to the government of Ghana on September 16, 2018.
Leading the Ghanaian government delegation to the media announcement was the Honorable Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Catherine Afeku accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ziblim Iddi Barri; Ag. Chief Director, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mr. Vitus-Otto Langmagne; Director, Creative Arts Council, Ghana, Ms. Gyankroma Akufo-Addo; and Advisory Board Member, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Ghana, Okatakyie Nana Anim 1.
Speaking at the event where she received the Hosting Right Certificate and the 23.9 carat gold-plated AFRIMA Trophy on behalf of the government and people of Ghana, the Minister expressed her delight at the opportunity given to Ghana to host the biggest music event in Africa.
All Africa Music Awards (also referred to as AFRIMA) is an annual award show. The event was established by the International Committee AFRIMA, in collaboration with the African Union (AU) to reward and celebrate musical works, talents and creativity around the African continent while promoting the African cultural heritage. Its pioneer Awards show was held in 2014.
She communicated that though the there were flaws concerning the organization of the AFRIMA event and being the first to be hosted in Ghana, all criticisms are welcomed but should be done with caution not to tarnish the Arts’ image.
She also stated that private companies after the AFRIMA event contacted the Ministry to be given right to organize the subsequent editions which her outfit is considering.
The Government of the Republic of Ghana accepted to officially host Country rights for the 5th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA-Ghana 2018 with the awards programme of activities scheduled to held from November 21 to November 24 in Accra, Ghana in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Committee of AFRIMA.
The host country rights acceptance was conducted at a media announcement held on Tuesday, September 18 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, following the official unveiling of the 5th AFRIMA Host Country by the African Union on September 6, 2018 at the African Union Commission Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and the delivery of the Official Host Country letter to the government of Ghana on September 16, 2018.
Leading the Ghanaian government delegation to the media announcement was the Honorable Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Catherine Afeku accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ziblim Iddi Barri; Ag. Chief Director, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mr. Vitus-Otto Langmagne; Director, Creative Arts Council, Ghana, Ms. Gyankroma Akufo-Addo; and Advisory Board Member, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Ghana, Okatakyie Nana Anim 1.
Speaking at the event where she received the Hosting Right Certificate and the 23.9 carat gold-plated AFRIMA Trophy on behalf of the government and people of Ghana, the Minister expressed her delight at the opportunity given to Ghana to host the biggest music event in Africa.
All Africa Music Awards (also referred to as AFRIMA) is an annual award show. The event was established by the International Committee AFRIMA, in collaboration with the African Union (AU) to reward and celebrate musical works, talents and creativity around the African continent while promoting the African cultural heritage. Its pioneer Awards show was held in 2014.
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