Asiedu Nketia supports AshantiFest 2026 art initiative with GH¢50,000
Johnson Asiedu Nketia donated GH¢50,000 to support a street art initiative under AshantiFest in the Ashanti Region. The donation was made during a ceremony at the Asokwa Interchange. Students and teachers from local schools unveiled a mural as part of efforts to transform selected interchanges into public art spaces.
The initiative forms part of activities under AshantiFest, a regional programme spearheaded by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, to promote culture, tourism, skills development and job creation. Mr Asiedu Nketia highlighted the importance of art and artisanal skills as viable avenues for economic empowerment, particularly for the youth, noting that practical skills, when properly developed, could provide sustainable livelihoods and help address unemployment challenges. He also commended the teachers and students involved in the project for their creativity and initiative, describing their work as a significant contribution to national development and urban beautification. The mural unveiled at the interchange features a blend of traditional Ashanti symbols and contemporary imagery, reflecting a fusion of heritage and modern expression.
Mr Asiedu Nketia's donation forms part of broader support for the initiative, as he continues a thank-you tour of the Ashanti Region following the 2025 general elections.
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Asiedu Nketia has supported a street art initiative under AshantiFest in the Ashanti Region. The donation highlights the importance of art and artisanal skills- but what impact will it have?
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