By: Henrietta Afful
Ghanaian highlife musician and entrepreneur, Rex Owusu Marfo, known as Rex Omar, has been appointed as the Presidential Staffer for ‘The Black Star Experience’. ‘The Black Star Experience’ is the NDC’s flagship Culture, Arts, and Tourism programme which aims to redefine Ghanaian identity, attract foreign investments, create jobs, and boost tourism through year-round celebrations in entertainment, arts, and education.
Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts are essential pillars of Ghana’s development strategy, contributing significantly to job creation, cultural exchange, and economic growth.
According to President John Dramani Mahama, the goal of “The Black Star Experience” is to position Ghana as a cultural hub that attracts global attention and investment.
It seeks to establish Ghana as the gateway to Africa for the global diaspora, offering carefully curated cultural, historical, and creative arts experiences in partnership with the private sector, diplomatic missions, and relevant government ministries, departments, and agencies.
In his maiden State of the Nation Address, President Mahama emphasized the significance of ‘The Black Star Experience’. “Our aim is to position the Black Star Experience as a uniquely Ghanaian Tourism brand. The Pan African Month will be a part of the Black Star Experience. It will include street carnivals, film week, a Fashion festival, a food fair, theatrical and drama performances, concert party competitions, and monthly domestic tourism destinations” President Mahama stated.
The Veteran Ghanaian musician, Rex Omar, is not only a renowned musician but also an expert in intellectual property rights, making him a leading authority in Ghana.
He has served two terms as Chairman of GHAMRO (Ghana Music Rights Organization), having been re-elected in March 2017.
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