Ghana’s Creative Industry Celebrates Milestones: Roselyn Akosua Mantey’s Record Attempt and Global Honors for Ibrahim Mahama

Ghana's creative landscape is witnessing a period of significant milestones as prominent figures across makeup artistry, visual arts, and music prepare for historic events and receive prestigious international recognition. Leading these developments is makeup artist and entrepreneur Roselyn Akosua Mantey, who is set to attempt a Guinness World Record for the Largest Makeup Application Lesson on October 21, 2026, at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra. Following her 2024 record for the longest makeup marathon, Mantey aims to teach over 1,000 participants simultaneously. The initiative has generated massive interest with over 4,000 entries, reflecting Mantey's mission to empower young Ghanaians—particularly women—by turning artistic talents into professional, sustainable businesses.

In the realm of visual arts, renowned artist Ibrahim Mahama has been conferred the prestigious title of "Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" by the French Embassy in Ghana. Ambassador Diarra Dimé-Labille presented the award in recognition of Mahama's global artistic contributions and his commitment to nurturing local talent through the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art. While celebrating this international honor ahead of his upcoming Paris exhibition, Mahama used the platform to advocate for greater domestic support for the visual arts, noting that many Ghanaian artists often achieve significant global success before receiving adequate recognition or infrastructure support at home.

The gospel music scene is also marking a major era, as Noble Nketsiah celebrates 25 years of impactful ministry with the "Noble at 25" (TUV HAELOHIM) anniversary concert. Scheduled for October 25, 2026, at the ICGC Calvary Temple, the event will feature a lineup of gospel heavyweights including Pastor Joe Beecham, Rev. Mary Ghansah, and Obaapa Christy. This celebration of a quarter-century in ministry serves as both a thanksgiving event and a reflection on Nketsiah’s enduring influence on the Ghanaian spiritual and musical landscape.

Complementing these individual achievements, the 7th Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards recently highlighted the collective strength of the industry. The ceremony saw Jeneral Ntatia and Mabel Okyere crowned Man and Woman of the Year, respectively, while veteran Cecilia Marfo received special honors for her contributions. Organizers emphasized that these awards are vital for recognizing both front-line stars and behind-the-scenes contributors who drive the creative economy. Together, these events underscore a vibrant and maturing industry that continues to seek excellence on both national and international stages.