Ghana's tourism minister calls for fashion to be a pillar of the creative economy
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Ghanaian Chronicle
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie argued at the Black Star Fashion Summit 2026 that fashion should be recognised as a strategic pillar of the creative economy. She said investment in the sector could create thousands of jobs, according to remarks reported by The Ghanaian Chronicle.
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie is calling for fashion to be recognised as a "strategic pillar" of Ghana's creative economy. She spoke on Wednesday at the Black Star Fashion Summit 2026, held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, according to The Ghanaian Chronicle.
According to the minister, targeted investment, better production capacity and access to markets could create "thousands of jobs", particularly for young people. She cited kente, fugu, adinkra symbols, beadwork and embroidery as foundations for innovation, and wants fashion weeks, textile exhibitions and cultural festivals to be added to the national tourism calendar.
The Black Star Fashion Week 2026, conceived by Rex Omar's Black Star Experience initiative, has the theme "Put Fashion On". Its organisers are urging people to credit designers and artisans, to buy and finance Ghanaian fashion, and to wear it in offices, schools and on the global cultural stage. The festival was due to culminate on 7 November at the Royal Senchi Hotel in Akosombo, with the "Presidential Runway" show.
