I am completing my Ph.D under the auspices of this DANIDA-funded project.

Focusing on performing arts, film, fashion design and visual arts, Advancing Creative Industries for Development in Ghana (ACIG) is a collaborative and interdisciplinary research project examining the impact of existing Cultural and Creative Industry policy and government initiatives in Ghana with a long-term goal of securing decent jobs and viable businesses in the CCI sector.

Website: https://www.creativeghana.org/about

Oroko is a not-for-profit independent internet radio station based in Accra, Ghana through whom I host LO-LIFE: a show exploring twenty years of alternative Ghanaian music. They aim to connect, inspire and empower through conversation, collaboration and community, and – as a veteran of Accra’s alternative music scene – I am proud of their existence.

Website: oroko.live

The Kuenyehia Prize identifies, rewards and helps develop Ghana’s most outstanding artists between the ages of 25 and 40. Winners and runners-up benefit from prize money and materials totalling GHS 35,000 each season. I am a previous chair of the Kuenyehia Board of Trustees.

The prominence that the Prize gives to its artists provides them with an accelerated boost in their careers, direct financial gain and immense opportunity both locally and internationally.

Website: https://www.kuenyehiaprize.org/

Based in London, the Miles Morland Foundation (MMF)’s main aim is to support entities in Africa which allow Africans to get their voices better heard. It is particularly interested in supporting African writing and African literature.

The Foundation runs a yearly African writing scholarship scheme, which aims to give writers of both fiction and non-fiction the financial freedom to complete an English-language book. In 2020, I was one of four chosen from 992 entries from across the African continent to benefit from this scholarship.

Website: https://milesmorlandfoundation.com/

I left Ashesi University in 2018 after eight years during which I learned to become the teacher that I am today. Besides its’ beautiful campus, Ashesi boasts a team of some of the most inspiring people – students and teachers alike – that I have ever worked with. While currently lacking full degree programs in arts and humanities subjects, I consider Ashesi a perfect space for students of business, engineering and computer science in particular.

Website: https://www.ashesi.edu.gh/

Established in 1932, SIT offers immersive study abroad programs across multiple continents, emphasizing cultural immersion, independent research, and global citizenship. I regularly teach classes at SIT on topics of art, music, religion and culture, helping to prepare students with intercultural understanding and leadership skills to foster reciprocity and academic excellence.

Website: https://studyabroad.sit.edu

A visual art and cultural institution in both Accra and Wa that was founded in 2006, Nubuke is easily my favourite art space in Accra, and one of the few that nurtures Ghanaian artists at the earliest stages of their creative careers. Nubuke has been pivotal in the creating space and opportunities in visual arts, experimental theatre, and spoken word (among other artforms) and I have taken part in many a panel here.

Website: https://nubukefoundation.com/

A beautiful modern four-storey building showcasing sustainable architecture and design with unique cultural accents, The Mix blends culture, cuisine, and design with an added focus on creativity and female empowerment. Besides being where I once hosted my weekly DJ residency – Soul&Motion – The Mix also provides young creatives in the city a space to collaborate and connect with international visionaries and industry experts.

Website: https://www.themixdesignhub.com/

More than just a photo gallery that curates exhibitions and public programming on works from Africa and her diaspora, Dikan is a visionary non-profit institution with a goal of fostering and guiding leadership in African creativity. To this end, the center runs a number of educational programmes (that I help with) designed around developing necessary skills in multimedia storytelling.

Website: https://www.dikancenter.org/

CIEE College Study Abroad provides immersive international programs that offer students opportunities to study abroad, gain cultural insights, and engage in academic, volunteer, and internship experiences across various destinations worldwide. In Ghana, students have opportunities to study Twi, enroll in courses at the University of Ghana, and explore West African history, arts, and medicine through homestays, volunteer work, internships, and diverse excursions.

Website: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/locations/africa/ghana