Hot SourceGospel musician Empress Gifty has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to prioritise the construction of a world-class national auditorium to support Ghana’s growing creative arts industry and position the country as a host destination for major international events.
The award-winning musician made the request during a courtesy visit to the Jubilee House on Thursday, 9 October 2025, where she was received by the President. Empress Gifty was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Hopeson Adorye, and her management team led by Edem Mensah-Tsotorme.
She proposed the construction of a multi-purpose entertainment facility with a seating capacity of between 10,000 and 30,000 to cater for large shows, award ceremonies, international concerts and creative industry exhibitions.
According to her, such a facility would reduce the sector’s dependency on improvised venues and strengthen Ghana’s competitiveness as a creative hub in West Africa.
Empress Gifty also called for increased budgetary allocation to the creative arts sector, saying stronger government backing would create jobs and open new opportunities for young talents.
The visit also served as an opportunity for her to present the seven awards she won this year to President Mahama, whom she described as a “father figure” and a source of encouragement in her music journey.
President Mahama, who affectionately referred to Empress Gifty as “my daughter,” congratulated her on her success and praised her consistency and impact in the gospel music industry.
He revealed that government was already reviewing proposals for a new multi-purpose national convention centre, which, once approved, would serve the creative sector, host global conferences and provide performance space throughout the year.
He assured Empress Gifty and her team of government’s continuous support for the creative arts sector, describing it as an important pillar of national development.
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