The Ag. Executive Director of the National Theatre, Mr Henry Herbert Malm has disclosed that his out will launch ‘Rhythms of Ghana’ in March as part of events to mark Ghana Month.
He said this in an address at the launch of Ghana Month by Media General on March 2, to celebrate the country’s cultural heritage.
“As a national cultural institution, we remain committed to nurturing artistic excellence while creating space for Ghanaian creativity to thrive. We work with artists, cultural practitioners, and institutions to support the development of talent, encourage creative growth, and ensure that the performing arts remain relevant to contemporary society.
“In that spirit, we are pleased to announce the launch of our special contribution- Rhythms of Ghana’- to this Heritage month celebration on TV3. Rhythms of Ghana will thrill audiences with captivating dance forms from the different regions of our country, choreographed to reflect their history with instrumentation to back. Our aim is to encourage every Ghanaian to learn, at least one indigenous dance form as a way to promote and preserve our rich cultural heritage,”Mr Malm said.
He noted that, “Heritage Month also reminds us that culture is a shared responsibility. It thrives through collaboration—between artists and institutions, elders and youth, public and private partners. When we invest in the arts, we invest in national identity, education, and social cohesion.”
Mr Malm urged stakeholders to “continue to support spaces where Ghanaian culture can be explored, respected, and celebrated. Let us encourage creativity that is grounded in tradition yet open to innovation. And let us remain intentional about passing on our cultural values to those who will carry them forward.”
He commended the Management of Media General for initiating this collaboration for the celebration of our heritage.
“We cherish this gesture and assure and of our support and availability for further collaborations, all in the interest of the development, preservation and promotion of our culture,” the Ag. Executive Director assured.
The launch, at the specially created ‘Ghana Month Village’ attracted other dignitaries such as the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr Abeiku Aggrey, and veteran actor Fred Amugi mong others.
The Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Media, Nuamah Eshun-Fameye, in a welcome address called for a “mindset reset ” among Ghanaians.
“Let us redefine street credibility. Today, our street credibility must come from substance. From Wode Maya, using digital platforms to promote Africa to the world.
From Dr. Regina Agyare of Soronko Academy, training young girls in coding and entrepreneurship. From Alloysius Attah of Farmerline, increasing farmers’ incomes through technology. From Richmond Bassey of Flutterwave, building payment systems for African businesses.
Mr Eshun-Fameye added, “From Mohammed Kudus of the Black Stars and West Ham United, whose discipline inspires a generation. From the young engineers at Kantanka Automobile, proving we can design and build in Ghana. From Safi Sana, turning waste into energy and jobs. These are our new heroes.
This is the new street credibility —building Ghana.”
He bemoaned the level of negativity that has engulfed the country.
“…there is too much negativity around us —in our conversations, in our commentary, in the words we hide behind keyboards, words too bitter and too unfair
to say face to face,” he said.
The COO therefore called for a change.
“Let us pay attention to how we speak about one another. Let us choose encouragement over suspicion. Let us choose hope over cynicism…Because when we change our mindset, we change our country. That is the spirit of Positive Ghana Village. That is the message of Ghana Month,’ he urged.
Please read full speech below:
Speech Delivered by Mr. Henry Herbert Malm (Ag. Executive Director of The National Theatre of Ghana) during The Launch of The Heritage Month at Media General (TV3).
Honorable Minister for Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts, Abla Gzifa Gomashie
Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts, Honorable Yussif Jajah
Group Chief Executive of Media General, Madam Beatrice Agyemang
Senior managers of Media General
Board, management members and staff of the National Theatre of Ghana
Colleagues in the creative community
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen
It is a great honour to welcome you to this year’s Heritage Month celebration. This occasion gives us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the values, traditions, and creative expressions that define us as Ghanaians. The National Theatre which I represent is highly honored to be associated with this event.
The fact remains that our heritage is not only found in monuments and historical records, but in lived experiences—how we speak, how we move, how we celebrate, and how we tell our stories. For generations, the performing arts have been central to this expression. Through dance, music, drama, and storytelling, our communities have passed down history, wisdom, and identity. The National Theatre of Ghana exists to serve this purpose.
As a national cultural institution, we remain committed to nurturing artistic excellence while creating space for Ghanaian creativity to thrive. We work with artists, cultural practitioners, and institutions to support the development of talent, encourage creative growth, and ensure that the performing arts remain relevant to contemporary society. In that spirit, we are pleased to announce the launch of our special contribution- Rhythms of Ghana’- to this Heritage month celebration on TV3. Rhythms of Ghana will thrill audiences with captivating dance forms from the different regions of our country, choreographed to reflect their history with instrumentation to back. Our aim is to encourage every Ghanaian to learn, at least one indigenous dance form as a way to promote and preserve our rich cultural heritage.
Heritage Month also reminds us that culture is a shared responsibility. It thrives through collaboration—between artists and institutions, elders and youth, public and private partners. When we invest in the arts, we invest in national identity, education, and social cohesion.
As we mark this month, let us continue to support spaces where Ghanaian culture can be explored, respected, and celebrated. Let us encourage creativity that is grounded in tradition yet open to innovation. And let us remain intentional about passing on our cultural values to those who will carry them forward.
On behalf of the National Theatre of Ghana, I commend Media General for initiating this collaboration for the celebration of our heritage. We cherish this gesture and assure and of our support and availability for further collaborations, all in the interest of the development, preservation and promotion of our culture.
I wish you all a Happy Heritage Month,
God bless our homeland Ghana.
Thank you
