This is no different from the recent revelation by an ace highlife musician, Gyedu Blay Ambulley, who may veer into the political spotlight.
He has expressed high interest in heading the Ministry which will be charged to supervise and govern the creative arts industry in Ghana.
Gyedu Blay Ambulley in an interview with Radio XYZ disclosed his interest to become a Minister of the yet-to-be created creative arts Ministry.
President John Mahama recently intimated to the players in the creative arts industry his plan to dissociate the sector from the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Culture, and therefore ensure that the industry is governed by a different Ministry in order to boost the progress of the sector.
Gyedu Blay Ambulley explained that when appointed Minister, he would bring to bear his experiences in the arts sector and ensure high improvement in the condition of musicians and other professionals in the arts industry.
"I have been doing music my whole life. This is what I know so I will make sure that all these structures are put in place.”
He however said whoever is appointed by President Mahama to head the Ministry should be well-versed about the arts and entertainment industry.
According to him, the Minister “has to be somebody who has knowledge of music and [understands] the ins and out of music.”
He continued that his appointment as Minister in charge of the creative arts industry would bring a massive transformation into the sector.
To him, ““everything would change for the betterment of what musicians have to accrue. It will totally change.”
He commended President John Mahama for being thoughtful of the creative arts industry, saying “It’s a good move and I think it’s a good decision because there has to be a set up that will solely take care of the music industry as well as our cultural purposes that we have.”
From: Adu Gyamfi Ameyaw
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