Mike Amon-Kwafo
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Michael Nana Ofei Amon-Kwafo | |
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| Born | November 30, 1954 Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Development strategist, set designer, art director |
| Years active | 20th century–present |
| Known for | Contributions to Ghana’s creative arts industry Advocacy for cultural identity and structural investment in the creative sector |
Michael Nana Ofei Amon-Kwafo (born November 30, 1954) is a development strategist, set designer and art director. Through film, live events, public commentary, and mentoring, he has significantly influenced Ghana’s creative arts landscape. His passion is rooted in elevating Ghanaian cultural identity and urging structural investment in the creative sector.
Notable Roles & Recognition
- Art Director for the film Heritage Africa (1989), establishing him early on as a leading figure in Ghanaian production design.[1].
- Referred to as Ghana’s foremost props designer, notably contracted during CAN 2008 cultural programmes alongside other top creative professionals Ghana Football Association.
Professional Background & Roles
- Recognized as a visual artist and creative consultant; formerly served as Director of Television at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and currently associated with MONAK Media Ltd as consultant or adjunct lecturer [2]
- Listed as a member of Ghana Culture Forum, particularly within literary and visual arts domains .
Cultural Advocacy & Media Presence
- Featured on Showbiz A‑Z (Joy FM / Joy News) in March 2022, where he emphasized decoupling from colonial cultural legacies and advocating deliberate promotion of Ghanaian culture during Ghana Month conversations Facebook+3YouTube+3Facebook+3.
- Quoted at an 11th Culture Day event stressing the need for national identity and cultural consciousness for societal cohesion and nation-building thebftonline.com.
- In a Daily Guide interview, he highlighted the importance of investing in Ghana’s creative arts industry, noting its potential for economic diversification and export revenue dailyguidenetwork.com.
- Founded and convened the Epilepsy Foundation Ghana, speaking on inclusive care and awareness for people living with epilepsy[3]
References
- ↑ LinkedIn : objectif emploi. Dunod. 2021-07-05. ISBN 978-2-10-082378-9.
- ↑ LinkedIn : objectif emploi. Dunod. 2021-07-05. ISBN 978-2-10-082378-9.
- ↑ "HomePage". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
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