The role of Creative art in national development cannot be underestimated. In oder to realize this role, there must be some requisite structures set up and regulated appropriately.
Unlike many other institutions in Ghana, the art industry has gotten less recognition from government. Like the western countries where art is being recognized and given support from government to boost the sector, Ghana’s case is the exact opposite.
In an interview on CTV, Creative art Consultant Mr.Benjamin Arhin known as ‘Bnoska’ has lamented the plight of the industry and says it has a weak foundation. According to him, there should be measures or strategies put in place to rescue the industry in emergency situations.
Bnoska stated that the industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and just as other business sectors has incurred significant loses, the art industry is not an exception but if there is a special fund set aside, it would have been used to support the industry.
He further stressed that there should be a performer’s right where all artist could be regulated and given much recognition where necessary. In order to achieve this there must be Equity, Transparency and Accountability, he added.
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