Art & Culture

Ghana has become home to the world’s first museum devoted entirely to shea butter, honouring a centuries-old craft that has shaped economies, beauty rituals, and community life across West Africa. Opened in 2019 during Ghana’s “Year of Return,” the Hamamat Shea Butter Museum has grown into a cultural landmark and a symbol of women-led entrepreneurship.

The Creative Arts Agency (CAA) is set to roll out an ambitious slate of projects in 2026, aimed at empowering Ghanaian creatives, strengthening the arts ecosystem, and promoting the country’s cultural footprint both locally and internationally, Acting Executive Secretary Gideon Aryeequaye told Joy Showbiz A to Z host Kwame Dadzie.