The Deputy Director in charge of Domestic Marketing at Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi has been honoured at the third edition of the Akwaaba Festival 2024.
The Akwaaba Festival 2024 took place at the National Theatre in Accra, where Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi was honored with the Black Star Honorary Award.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), National Commission on Culture (NCC), Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), and Ceejay Multimedia collaborated to organise the three-day event, which was held at the National Theatre from March 6–8, 2024.
In recognition of their contributions to society, a number of notable figures were given honorary awards of service to humanity, including Madam Amy Frimpong, Executive Director of the National Theatre, Mr. Stephen Ofori, General Manager of the Volta Hotel, Nana Otuo Owoahene Acheampong, Executive Director of the Ghana National Commission on Culture (NCC) and Mr. Akwasi Awuah Ababio, Director of the Diaspora Affairs, Office at the Presidency, among others.
Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, was honoured for his contributions to Ghanaian cultural heritage promotion in the travel and media industries.
The honorary award recognises Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi’s commitment to the growth of the tourism industry in the nation.
His citation says, “As GTA’s Deputy Head overseeing Corporate Affairs, your commitment to the homeland, hard work, and service have increased the country’s tourism industry’s vibrancy.
“The organisers of Akwaaba Festival are pleased to offer to you the Black Star Honorary Award 2024 in appreciation of your priceless services and incalculable contributions to Ghana’s arts, culture, and tourist sector.”
In his statement, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi thanked the GTA’s board of directors, management, and staff for their unwavering support. “I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to the organisers for this honour and my CEO, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman,” he added.
Kofi Kakra, who has served on various tourism committees and won several awards, was on February 1, this year, promoted to the position of Deputy Director in charge of Domestic Marketing at the Ghana Tourism Authority.
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About Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi
Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi is the Deputy Director in charge of Domestic Marketing at the Ghana Tourism Authority. He Had his Secondary School Education at PREMPEH COLLEGE IN KUMASI. He had his First Degree with the University of Ghana, Legon. Bachelor of Arts B. A (Philosophy). He proceeded to the then Ghana Institute of Journalism ( GIJ) now UNIMAC – GIJ to pursue a First Masters of Arts Degree. M. A. in Public Relations (MA PR) in 2020 .
To expand his horizon, he again proceeded to the then Methodist University College, Ghana to pursue a Second Masters Degree in Marketing ( Masters in business Administration MBA, Marketing) in 2022 . He holds a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He was at the GIMPA LAW SCHOOL in 2014 for one year but did not complete his course of study because he had to travel for an equally important endeavour.
He was appointed as the Board Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Ghana Tourism Authority from 2010 to 2014.
Moreover, he served as the Special Assistant to then late CEO of the Authority. Mr. Charles Osei Bonsu from 2014 to 2017. He served as the Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs from January, 2018 to January, 2024 before being appointed onto his new portfolio.
Mr. Kusi is a Pan-Africanist and a Nationalist. He has served on various Tourism Committees, Programmes and Activities.
Mr. Kusi has been honoured for several awards such as
1. World Peace Ambassador – The International Parliament for Safety, Peace and Justice (UNITED NATIONS AFRICAN CHAPTER)
2. Africa Early Childhood Education Awards – Honorary Award
3. Ghana Event Staffers Awards …
4. Africa Young Talent Achievers Awards (AYOTAA), 2023 – Africa Corporate Man of the Year Award
5. Convergence of Young African Leaders / Awards, 2023 – Young Tourism Icon of the Year Award
6. GTA Staff Dinner and Awards – Best Performing Staff (Corporate Affairs Department), 2023
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Mr. Kusi is a Pan – Africanist, Writer, Cultural Activist, Public Relations and Marketing Practitioner.
He has served as a Judge for major Beauty Pageants across the country. They include:
MISS CULTURE GHANA
MISS TOURISM GHANA
MISS GOLDEN STOOL
MR AND MISS AKWAABA (GH MEDIA SCHOOL)
FACE OF KAAF (KAAF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE)
MISS AKWAABA, 2023 (CEEJAY MULTIMEDIA)
As an Unapologetic and Unrepentant Pan Africanist, he believes that “IT IS TIME FOR AFRICANS TO WRITE AND EXHIBIT OUR OWN STORY, OUR HISTORY , AND OUR PROUD HERITAGE. IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BUILD SELF – CONFIDENCE IN OUR YOUTH, FOR THE FUTURE”
