Center for National Culture cries for support

Despite the role of the performing arts industry in Ghana, many still have erroneous perception towards the industry, making it difficult for players to make strides. Many Ghanaians especially the corporate world in the northern sector are yet to factor out the importance of the performing arts in the society, hence turning a blind eye to any proposals for sponsorship coming from institution mandated to promote performing arts in the country. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Northern regional Programmes Officer of the Center for National Culture, Antoinette D. Letsa revealed that several proposals submitted by the center to the corporate institutions in the northern region have not seen the light of the day. This she said has resulted to the woeful performance of the northern region in any national event, since the center has limited resources to finance its activities. According Antoinette, the region could not perform creditably at the recent National Senior High School (SHS) Drama festival (NADRAFEST 2014) as a result of inadequate funding. The festival which was organized by the National Commission on Culture in conjunction with Roverman Production, National theater of Ghana and Ghana Education Service under the auspices of the ministry of tourism and creative arts, is part of efforts to promote performing arts among SHS students in the country.  The northern region which was represented by Ghana Senior High School could not lift the ultimate prize since what Madam Antoinette described as financial deficit coupled with the lack of confidence and inadequate preparation towards the event. She added that as am ateur s who have never mounted a national platform were also jittery on the state of the art set at the national theater in the nation’s capital. She however hopes the region will performs well in future events. Madam Antoinette therefore appealed to individuals’ organizations and corporate institutions to support activities of the center to promote the cultural heritage of the region.      

Source:Saaka Alhassan