Ghanaian traditional music icon King Ayisoba believes he deserves the same recognition as the creatives who were recently awarded diplomatic passports by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The veteran musician, known for promoting Ghana’s rich kologo music around the world, said his long-standing contribution to preserving and showcasing local culture should also be honored.
In an interview with Kafui Dey, which was shared on X (formerly Twitter), King Ayisoba stated that while he fully acknowledges the achievements of those who received the diplomatic passports, he also deserves consideration.
“I cannot say that the people who received the diplomatic passports don’t deserve them. Rocky Dawuni has worked hard — it’s not easy to be nominated for a Grammy.
But I hope they will also think about me because, if we are being honest, I’m one of the best when it comes to Ghanaian music traditions,” he said.
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King Ayisoba emphasized that his remarks were not born out of jealousy but from a desire for fair recognition of artists who keep Ghana’s traditional sounds alive on the global stage.
Over the years, King Ayisoba has toured extensively across Europe, Asia, and North America, performing at international festivals and collaborating with world musicians to showcase Ghana’s indigenous rhythms.
His unique blend of traditional and modern sounds has made him a true cultural ambassador for the country.
Recently, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced that five Ghanaian creatives — Rocky Dawuni, Wode Maya, Anita Erskine, Ibrahim Mahama, and Dentaa Amoateng MBE — have received diplomatic passports.
The announcement was made during the launch of the Ghana Diaspora Summit & Awards Gala 2025 in Accra.
According to the minister, the initiative seeks to promote Ghana’s cultural diplomacy by recognizing creatives who project the nation’s image positively across the world.
The five honorees have also been appointed as ambassadors for the 2025 Ghana Diaspora Summit, scheduled for December 17 to 20 in Accra.
Diplomatic passports are usually reserved for government officials and state representatives, but the ministry’s decision marks a new chapter in how Ghana acknowledges the creative industry’s impact on global representation.
