In a historic celebration marked by cultural pride and unity, the Rastafari Council of Ghana has introduced Nii Ayeh Darko Congo Mpese Teteete, as the Pan-African diaspora chief of the Ga State to the Rastafari community. The event drew representatives from the Rastafari council,Ghana traditional leaders ,dignitaries members of the diaspora co-community ,emphasizing the significant of strengthening Rastafari identity within Ghana and across the African continent.
The minister of tourism, arts and culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer ,who was represented at the event by Kofi Ohene Benning, Director for finance and Administration at the ministry conveyed greetings and support from the minister and the deputy minister, Mark Opoku Mantey.
Reaffirming Ghanas’s commitment to celebrating African heritage and resilience, the minister highlighted its initiative, including the annual Eman citation day and landmark projects such as the Year of Return and Beyond The Return, launched to encourage Africans in the diaspora to reconnect to their African roots.
Kofi Ohene Benning said, the celebration reflects our shared commitment to advance a stronger community rooted in cultural pride, unity and resilience.
Through projects like music hall of fame in the western region ,the renovation of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and new facilities across Ghana ,the ministry continues to foster space where our heritage and history can thrive. ”
Spokesperson for Nii Ayeh Congo also said he will be engaging with like-minded persons and organizations to pursue a development agenda in the interest of the Rastafari and Pan African community and Ghana at large. Nii Congo, in this light called for peace in the coming December election.
Nii Ayeh Congo also threw light on the coronation of His Imperial majesty Haile Selassie I in 1930. The Rastafari continental council representative emphasized the movements ensuring the role in resisting oppression and celebration of African identity.
The council’s initiative includes the upcoming 5th Rastafari continental council summit and all African Rastafari gathering in South Africa in May 2025, as well as Ghana’s 10th National Rastafari Conference and inaugural international Rastafari Conference in February 2025, which will showcase cultural exhibitions, workshops and a pilgrimage to historic sites.
The enstoolment of Nii Ayeh Darko signifies a renewed commitment to bridge our community and engage the youth, fostering a durable identity for Rastafari within Ghana.
