Renowned Ghanaian gospel musicians Mary Ghansah and Dina Hopeson have announced plans to establish a dedicated Ghanaian music heritage museum.
The two, disclosed this when they paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Art, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, to present their proposal and seek the Ministry’s support in realisingthe ambitious project.
The proposed museum complex, to be located on a three-acre parcel of land pledged by Manye Tsotso and the Mwakwe clan at GbaweSouth (Adaruma), is envisioned as a greenhouse-style facility aimed at preserving the legacies of Ghana’s musical pioneers while also providing social support for ageing artistes.
Speaking on the initiative, Dina Hopeson said the project, under the leadership of Pastor Joe Beecham, would comprise a music heritage museum, an old age home and related support facilities to serve artistes and the general public.
She said the facility would function as a central knowledge hub where researchers, students and the public could easily access documented information on Ghana’s music legends.
“We are bent on doing something meaningful for the nation, and we definitely need the support of the Ministry to get this facility done,” she said.
The two also expressed appreciation to the Ministry for its support during their recent programme, and commended the Minister for her continued love and encouragement for a sector she is closely associated with.
The engagement featured an international cultural exchange element, with Bermudan gospel collaborator Janita Beck presenting items to the Minister, including a plaque, a Bermudan heritage book, a napkin set and a decorative pin.
Ms Beck, who has supported charitable initiatives in Ghana and recently recorded the Sound of Praise album featuring Ghanaian and Nigerian artistes, described the collaboration as the formation of “a new triangle between Bermuda, Ghana and Nigeria.”
Madam Gomashie welcomed the delegation and commended the vision behind the proposed music heritage museum, describing it as timely and relevant to national cultural preservation efforts.
She stressed the need for unity and collaboration within the creative arts sector, noting that collective action rather than working in silos was key to achieving sustainable growth and international recognition.
The Minister pledged the Ministry’s support for the initiative, saying it aligned with the broader objective of preserving, documenting and promoting Ghana’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.
