Ablakwa lauds UG School of Performing Arts for Juneteenth reenactment

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has praised the University of Ghana's School of Performing Arts for what he described as a remarkable reenactment of the transatlantic slave trade during this year's Juneteenth commemoration at Osu Castle.

In a post shared on his social media pages on June 21, 2026, Ablakwa lauded the performers for their outstanding display, noting that the production had attracted significant international attention.

According to him, the reenactment formed part of the Next Steps Juneteenth commemoration and vividly portrayed the painful history of transatlantic enslavement, earning widespread admiration from audiences both within and outside Ghana.

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"I congratulate the University of Ghana's School of Performing Arts for that masterful reenactment of transatlantic enslavement at Osu Castle during the Next Steps Juneteenth commemoration," he wrote.

Ablakwa revealed that the performance has already generated interest from several countries, with invitations reportedly being extended to the group to stage the production abroad.

"Their brilliant performance is receiving widespread international acclaim, with invitations already pouring in from multiple countries, including Barbados, Jamaica and the United States," he stated.

The MP expressed pride in Ghana's creative arts industry, emphasising the importance of promoting local talent on the global stage.

"I am really proud of Ghana's outstanding and diverse talents," he noted.

Beyond celebrating the achievements of the performers, Ablakwa also used the opportunity to acknowledge fathers across the country as Ghana joined the rest of the world in marking Father's Day.

"May I wish all our hardworking and caring men a Happy Father's Day," he added.

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