In a ceremony held today, Bambu Heritage Productions and Africa Arts Network (AAN) signed a Master Cooperation Agreement to deepen collaboration across theatre production, cultural exchange, industry advocacy and the development of performance spaces.
Chief Abdul Moomen Muslim, Chief Creative Officer of Bambu Heritage, and Kofi Adinkra, Founder and Executive Director of AAN, were joined by their teams to formalise the partnership.
Both organisations noted that Ghana’s creative talent is vast but the sector struggles with limited resources, infrastructure and opportunities for artistic expression. By combining expertise, networks and resources, they hope to create more platforms for artists and audiences alike.
Muslim said the partnership reflects a commitment to building a stronger creative industry, adding, “Our industry is full of talent and stories the world needs to see. What it needs is organisations willing to build together.”
Adinkra echoed this sentiment, stating, “No single organisation can build the creative economy Africa deserves alone. Partnering with Bambu Heritage lets us combine our networks, our craft and our ambition in service of Ghana’s artists and audiences.”
The agreement covers joint production of shows, with an early project being the musical theatre production Nkrumah Showboy, celebrating Ghana’s first President Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. The partners plan to stage the show in 2027 as part of the country’s 70th independence anniversary celebrations.
Bambu Heritage will also serve as a key partner for the Pan‑African Theatre Festival that AAN intends to lead in March 2027, positioning the event as a platform for Pan‑African theatrical expression and cultural exchange.
Beyond productions, the partnership will advocate for policies and fiscal measures that support the creative sector, encouraging incentives and other forms of support to make theatre and live performance more sustainable for producers, artists and investors.
Both organisations will also explore opportunities to develop cultural infrastructure, including theatres, performance venues and cultural centres, recognising that suitable spaces are essential for the long‑term growth of Ghana’s theatre industry.
The partnership arrives amid growing interest in Ghana’s creative economy and renewed focus on the country’s history, culture and identity. By bringing together a heritage‑focused production company and a pan‑African network operating across stage, screen and digital platforms, the alliance aims to demonstrate how creative organisations can collaborate while maintaining their independence.
Further details on planned productions, the Pan‑African Theatre Festival programme and collaboration opportunities will be announced through the organisations’ official channels in the coming months.
With this alliance, Bambu Heritage and AAN hope to contribute to a stronger creative ecosystem, create more platforms for African stories and expand opportunities for Ghanaian artists.
