{"id":51241,"date":"2023-03-29T15:06:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/03\/29\/kamala-harris-in-ghana-the-us-vice-president-and-the-arts\/"},"modified":"2023-03-29T15:06:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:06:35","slug":"kamala-harris-in-ghana-the-us-vice-president-and-the-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/03\/29\/kamala-harris-in-ghana-the-us-vice-president-and-the-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamala Harris in Ghana: The US Vice President and the arts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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US Vice President Kamala Harris completes the first leg of her African tour in Ghana on March 29.<\/p>\n

The Veep arrived in Ghana on Sunday, March 26. She was received by Ghana\u2019s Vice President, Dr Bawumia, other state officials and excited Ghanaians.<\/p>\n

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On Monday she visited President Akufo-Addo in the Jubilee House \u2013 the seat of the president.<\/p>\n

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A tremendous welcome from the people of Ghana. pic.twitter.com\/KJaXtMnfET<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 26, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the morning the two heads of state held a press conference where Kamala Harris opened up on the future envisioned for the US and African states. She also revealed that, among other things, the US government is supporting a number of African countries with $100 million to combat terrorism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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I met with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana to discuss wide-ranging topics, including our shared commitment to democracy, global security, and long-term economic growth.@POTUS<\/a> and I are grateful to have a strong partner in Ghana. pic.twitter.com\/dnhKjFEXmd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Kamala Harris attends a banquet hosted by President Akufo-Addo (Credit: Twitter \/ @RachelPalermo46<\/a>)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But during her tour, the US Vice President also showed her interest in the arts and tourism sectors in Ghana.<\/p>\n

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Kamala Harris at the Freedom Skate Park (Credit: Twitter \/ @@RachelPalermo46)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kamala Harris reportedly travelled with a number of seasoned people involved in the arts sector in the US.<\/p>\n

They include renowned producer and filmmaker Spike Lee, BET President Scott Mills, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Howard President Wayne Frederick and actress and producer Rosario Dawson.<\/p>\n

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Rosario Dawson, Spike Lee, VP Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at tonight\u2019s banquet dinner in Ghana. The US delegation is strong! \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffe pic.twitter.com\/RG69ke2GKX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Madam Vice President Harris is THEE GOAT! (@flywithkamala) March 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Kamala Harris with the presidents of Morgan State University, Howard University, & Clark Atlanta University. (Credit: Twitter\/@KirstenAllen46<\/a>)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Spike Lee and his wife at the state banquet (Credit: Twitter\/@gardnerakayla<\/a>)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

She was also spotted with Abbott Elementary star Sherly Lee Ralph, who travelled into the country days earlier, and British actor Idris Elba.<\/p>\n

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Surprise! @VP<\/a> visits a local recording studio with Idris Elba and Sheryl Lee Ralph pic.twitter.com\/uwOBs4DoH0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Akayla Gardner (@gardnerakayla) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Together they met some Ghanaian acts at a local recording studio Vibrate Space at East Legon and later the Freedom Skate Park.<\/p>\n

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As part of her visit to Ghana, the Vice President of the United States of America, @KamalaHarris<\/a> met some selected people from the creative industry in Ghana, earlier today at the Vibrate Studio in Accra. #JoyEntertainment<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dBfAnX0Ik9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kwame Dadzie (@Kwamedadziegh) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Not Kamala Harris telling my sister @tmskd<\/a> \u201ci have read about you\u201d \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/d6nMnWUJ5C<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 nesta (@NXSTR) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There Kamala Harris talked about the importance of music as a universal language in an ever-evolving world.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcf8ICYMI\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8: @VP<\/a> Kamala Harris visited the Vibrate Space\u2014 a community recoding studio at the Freedom Skate Park in Accra and met with Ghanaian creatives such as @blacksherif_<\/a>, @amaarae<\/a>, @theriaboss<\/a> etc. <\/p>\n

She was joined by @idriselba<\/a> & @thesherylralph<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd85\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded pic.twitter.com\/Ndy1kxpnYG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 3Music TV (@3musicnetworks) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Amaarae, Black Sherif, Ria Boss, Baaba J, Mensah and Joey B were some of the artistes that were seen in the company of Kamala Harris.<\/p>\n

Sheryl Lee Ralph also sang Diane Reeves\u2019 classic Endangered Species and advised artiste to push on and invest in their craft.<\/p>\n

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Vice President Kamala Harris at an artist\u2019s collective in Ghana. She brought @thesherylralph<\/a> and @idriselba<\/a> along with her. <\/p>\n

During remarks, she talked about the importance of music as \u201cuniversal language.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/1LSuKNMo5C<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Eugene Daniels (@EugeneDaniels2) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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A few words (and a song) to creatives from @thesherylralph<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nqdiKABYSu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Akayla Gardner (@gardnerakayla) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Following her visit she curated a playlist on Spotify made up of songs solely made by African artistes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I am releasing a playlist featuring the artists from my travels across Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia, including many of the Ghanaian and Ghanaian-American artists I met today like @blacksherif_<\/a> and @amaarae<\/a>.https:\/\/t.co\/B057ZDcpv8<\/p>\n

\u2014 Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It sported a number of Ghanaian acts who were thankful to be recognised by the US Vice President.<\/p>\n

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honored to be one of the artists on this playlist. was great meeting you today with the @spotify<\/a> x @Vibratespace<\/a> team. some really impactful conversations were had around streaming and how we can best support one another. future is bright. https:\/\/t.co\/c4QaiqYSi2<\/p>\n

\u2014 Cat Mama (@theriaboss) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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So blessed to have been featured on Vice President Kamala Harris\u2019 Travel to Ghana playlist. KUMBAYA to the world \ud83c\udf0d \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83e\udd7a\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n

\u2022https:\/\/t.co\/wZKFm08mRt pic.twitter.com\/RmYfGWLxFd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Herman Suede (@hermansuede) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Amazing times!
What a joy to meet you @VP<\/a> \u2764\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/oiJWBmTnVY<\/p>\n

\u2014 Fountain Baby (@amaarae) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Thank you @VP<\/a> for including Ghana Bop \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded\ud83d\udc97 : My Travels: Ghana, Tanzania, & Zambia https:\/\/t.co\/PmTCP1xfmZ<\/p>\n

\u2014 \ud83e\udd8b Billboard Moliy (@moliymusic) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On Tuesday, Kamala Harris delivered an address at the Black Star Square, a monument commissioned by late Dr Kwame Nkrumah to celebrate the nation\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n

The square a great monument has been home to independence celebrations, civic parades and concerts like Global Citizen Festival and the Black Star Line Festival.<\/p>\n

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.@VP<\/a> Harris delivers remarks at Black Star Gate in Accra, Ghana. Tune in now at https:\/\/t.co\/QAFFInWNGa pic.twitter.com\/OxEu5IUwIg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ernie Apreza (@ErnestoApreza46) March 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Kamala Harris later explored the renowned Cape Coast Castle in the Central Region after delivering an address at the Black Star Square.<\/p>\n

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are at the Cape Coast Castle. <\/p>\n

The tour guide walked the second couple down and through the male dungeons. pic.twitter.com\/cyoLbCo37i<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Eugene Daniels (@EugeneDaniels2) March 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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VP Harris and First Gentleman Emhoff visit the male slave dungeon at Cape Coast Castle. pic.twitter.com\/qVDcHpVCPA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Annie Linskey (@AnnieLinskey) March 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

She was captured seemingly emotionally after she was taken through the castle and the slave rooms underneath.<\/p>\n

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In remarks, Harris says \u201cthe descendants of the people who walked through that door\u2026 went on to fight for civil rights, fight for justice\u2026 and all of us regardless of your background have benefitted from their struggle.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Akayla Gardner (@gardnerakayla) March 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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After she passed through the last point from which many enslaved Africans were shipped to the Americas, Kamala Harris urged that the stories of the struggles be told.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Credit: US Vice President Kamala Harris via Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This, she explained, is because the people\u2019s experiences and survivals tell a story of endurance, faith, and believing in what is possible.<\/p>\n

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Credit: US Vice President Kamala Harris via Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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