A group photo of the personalities celebrated with other dignitaries at the event
Ghana’s literary scene buzzed with energy on April 23, 2026, as the first-ever “Ghana Book Party” took over the National Children and Mobile Library at the Airport, Accra.
The event commemorated the 2026 World Book and Copyright Day with a bold celebration of stories, creativity, and homegrown talent.
As a joint effort by the Ghana Library Authority, Creative Arts Agency of Ghana, Ghana Commission for UNESCO, and Ghana Publishing Company, the programme drew writers, publishers, students, and book lovers into one vibrant space to celebrate and explore Ghanaian literature.
Themed “From Our Roots to the World: How Ghana Raises the Next Generation of Global Authors,” the day focused on one big idea: tell Ghanaian stories that are unmistakably local, yet powerful enough to travel worldwide.
Panels, readings, and exhibitions all echoed that mission, nurturing authors who carry Ghanaian identity onto the global stage.
The atmosphere was electric and interactive. Attendees dove into reading sessions, browsed a rich exhibition of Ghanaian titles, and joined sharp conversations on publishing, creativity, policy, and the future of reading.
A defining moment came when the Government of Ghana honoured four literary giants for their lifelong impact: Emeritus Professor Kofi Anyidoho, Professor Martin Okyere Owusu, Professor Ladé Wosornu, and Dr Mawuli Adjei.
This was preceded by a beautiful rendition of their respective works by Oswald Okaitei, National Drama Company and Albert Tetteh. Their recognition and honouring underscored the depth and legacy of Ghanaian literature.
Other sessions featuring voices like Linda Ampah and Apiorkor ignited fresh dialogue on several literary themes, while the book exhibition spotlighted the diversity of local writing, captivating readers young and old.
Nostalgic for the day was the beautiful presentation of performances by a young and budding poet and spoken word artist, Edwina Dogbe and the multi-award-winning Ghanaian poet and spoken word artist, Oswald Okaitei.
More than a celebration, the Ghana Book Party was, as it reignited enthusiasm for reading and writing, especially among youth. The massive turnout proved there’s real momentum for building a lasting book industry and, thus, reading culture in Ghana.
On behalf of the organizers, Alhassan Ziblim (Ag Executive Director of the Ghana Library Authority) stressed that this isn’t a one-off.
The maiden “Ghana Book Party” has set the stage for a recurring platform to nurture writers, support creativity, and inspire the next generation of Ghanaian authors to take their stories to the world.
The Ghana Book Party was organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and was represented by Attah Baah, Deputy Director for Pre-Tertiary Education.
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