UE/R: SOCO PROJECT FACILITATORS URGED TO WORK HARD FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT – DCE NABDAM
BY: Gladys Apuweni
Organisers of the Ghana Northern Music Awards have renewed calls for the construction of a modern auditorium in Northern Ghana to support the growth of the creative arts industry and provide a suitable venue for major events across the northern sector.
According to the organisers, the award scheme has come to stay and continues to appreciate, support, and provide the right platform for musicians and creatives to grow and gain recognition both nationally and internationally.
They noted that the absence of a standard event auditorium remains a major challenge affecting the organisation of large scale entertainment, cultural, and educational programmes in Northern Ghana. Despite the abundance of talent in music, dance, fashion, and other creative sectors, the region still lacks a modern facility capable of hosting major national and international events.
Speaking in Bolgatanga during an interview on URA Radio 89.7MHz with Queen Gladys, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Northern Music Awards, Ruhiya Abubakari, stressed the need for urgent investment in infrastructure for the creative industry.
She encouraged the public and stakeholders to embrace the Ghana Northern Music Awards, describing the scheme as credible, transparent, fair, and free from bias, discrimination, or tribalism.
According to her, many event organisers are often compelled to rely on temporary structures or unsuitable venues, a situation she said negatively affects production quality, audience experience, and revenue generation.
The organisers therefore appealed to government, private investors, development partners, and stakeholders within the creative arts sector to support the establishment of a state of the art auditorium to serve Northern Ghana. They also called for increased sponsorship and support for the entertainment industry to help nurture emerging talents and strengthen the sector.
They explained that such a facility would not only promote entertainment and culture but also create employment opportunities for young people, attract tourism, and stimulate economic activities across the region.
Miss Classy further stressed that Northern Ghana has produced many talented musicians and creatives who deserve platforms and infrastructure that match their potential and contributions to national development.
While commending the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts for placing greater focus on the creative sector, she appealed to the sector minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, to lobby for increased investment in the industry.
She also expressed concern over the persistent lack of corporate sponsorship and inadequate support for practitioners within the sector, particularly those involved in event organisation. According to her, investment in the creative economy could have significant ripple effects on local economies by creating jobs and empowering the youth.
The renewed call comes amid growing conversations on the importance of investing in Ghana’s creative economy as a strategic tool for youth empowerment, cultural promotion, and regional development.
