Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia engaged in a fruitful meeting with renowned actor Idris Elba and his team to explore strategies aimed at improving financial inclusion within Ghana’s creative arts sector.

The meeting, hosted at the Jubilee House, focused on the creative arts economy in Africa, emphasizing the importance of integrating Ghanaian artists into the global financial ecosystem.

Dr. Bawumia underscored the significance of providing opportunities for Ghanaian creatives to monetize their talents and receive equitable compensation for their work, especially on the international stage.

A key point of discussion was the proposed implementation of a novel financial system leveraging blockchain technology. This innovative system seeks to empower African artists by enabling global payments for their music and arts, irrespective of their location or the commercial use of their work.

Dr. Bawumia emphasized Ghana’s advanced digital payments infrastructure as a crucial factor for the potential success of this initiative. He expressed confidence that the system, slated for launch later this year, will open doors for Ghanaian creatives to flourish globally.

The Vice President extended his appreciation to Idris Elba for his dedicated efforts in advancing the African creative arts economy.