Ghanaian Highlife musician Amanzeba Nat Brew has called on the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to include veterans who have greatly contributed to the creative arts industry in their programs.

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Speaking during a media engagement, on February 14, 2025, Amanzeba stressed that involving icons like Azumah Nelson could help boost the country’s revenue.

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He urged the ministry and other institutions to honor these veterans while they are still alive, rather than waiting until they pass away to acknowledge their impact.

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"The Ministry of Tourism must wake up and start thinking right because tourism can give us more than the galamsey and everything we are doing here that is causing havoc to the environment. We have most of the legends walking on the streets of Accra, such as Azumah Nelson, and we are just looking at them until they pass away,” he stated.

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Amanzeba highlighted that legends like Azumah Nelson, a member of the World Hall of Fame, and Robert Mensah, once Africa’s top goalkeeper, are great examples of icons whose names and images could be used to promote tourism.

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"Azumah Nelson is in the World Hall of Fame, for Christ's sake… Africa's number-one goalkeeper, Robert Mensah, is a Ghanaian. Do you know what we can do with his name and image in respect of tourism? They shouldn't sit in the office, cross their legs, and think that we are going to get funding," he added.

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Amanzeba further stated that involving such personalities in the daily operations of the ministry could generate revenue for the country without relying on international funding.

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“There are initiatives we can undertake that would generate funds on their own, without needing government contributions or efforts from international bodies. Let them come to us… Let’s stop borrowing money from others,” he concluded.

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