Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has presented diplomatic passports to popular Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya and four others.
The Minister announced during the launch of the Diaspora Summit in Accra that the Government has decided to grant these passports to these individuals due to their international reach and track record of promoting Ghana and African culture. The diplomatic passports are intended to help the individuals better “connect Ghana to the world” through cultural diplomacy, trade promotion, and international engagement.
The five high-profile Ghanaians include travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae artist Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster Anita Erskine, visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, and entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE.
“Foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa posted on his Facebook page after the ceremony that, “A profound honor to present Ghana’s cherished diplomatic passports to our five extraordinary patriots as promised. Well-deserved congratulations to Wodemaya, Lady Dentaa Amoateng, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine, and Ibrahim Mahama.
“Ghana is exceptionally proud of you all.
“Keep the Black Star shining!
“For God and Country”.
Wode Maya posted on his Facebook page after receiving his passport, “Today, I officially received my Diplomatic Passport — a true reminder that no dream is too big and no journey is impossible if you keep believing and working hard. Deeply grateful to the President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana for this honor.”
