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President Akufo-Addo last night hosted the US Vice President, Kamala Harris to a banquet.
The event, organised at the state banquet hall of the Jubilee House in Accra, saw a plethora of high-profile attendees including Kamala's husband Douglas Emhoff and the US delegation.
Actors, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Idris Elba, Rosario Dawson, filmmaker Spike Lee, and BET President Scott Mills were also spotted at the dinner.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are greeted by Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo and First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo at the presidential palace.
— Eugene Daniels (@EugeneDaniels2) March 27, 2023
"It's a beautiful evening," she told him as they walked by press. pic.twitter.com/GKaMwKJSPY
High-ranking Ghanaian businessmen, politicians entrepreneurs, creatives and diplomats were in attendance.

Ghanaian musicians Efya, Amakye Dede and Wiyaala treated the diverse audience to exciting performances on the night.
United States Vice President Kamala Harris continues on her visit to Ghana with a bilateral meeting with President Nana Akufo Addo, meeting local music artists, and later attending a State Banquet at the Jubilee House, in Accra, Ghana, on March 27, 2023. Photo by Nipah Dennis pic.twitter.com/WbvL0NE8aZ
— Nipah Dennis (@iamnipah) March 28, 2023
Kamala wore an elegant white gown with a cape while President Akufo-Addo rocked a black suit.
During the proposal of toast, the US Vice President expressed her condolence to the families affected by the school shooting in the US yesterday.
Rosario Dawson, Spike Lee, VP Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at tonight’s banquet dinner in Ghana. The US delegation is strong! 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/RG69ke2GKX
— Madam Vice President Harris is THEE GOAT! (@flywithkamala) March 28, 2023
The Tennessee incident resulted in the killing of six people, including three children, before the attacker was shot dead by police.
"So to the people of Nashville, please know that we are thinking of you and that you are in our prayers and in our hearts, and that Doug and I send you all of our best during this time of grief," the US Vice President said in her opening speech.
A joy to be working with the talented @AdjoaAdjeiTwum.
Here's Adjoa with @VP Kamala Harris at a state banquet in Accra, a guest of @VP & Ghana’s President @NAkufoAddo.
US aims to deepen ties with Africa - US charm offensive to counter China & Russia’s clout there. #Africa pic.twitter.com/FT7L3FYybm— Chiyo Robertson (@ChiyoRobertson) March 27, 2023
On the whole, it was a great night for both countries which crowned an activity-filled day for both leaders.
United States Vice President Kamala Harris continues on her visit to Ghana with a bilateral meeting with President Nana Akufo Addo, meeting local music artists, and later attending a State Banquet at the Jubilee House, in Accra, Ghana, on March 27, 2023. Photo by Nipah Dennis pic.twitter.com/WbvL0NE8aZ
— Nipah Dennis (@iamnipah) March 28, 2023
Madam Harris is currently embarking on a one-week tour which will see her visit Ghana and two other African countries – Tanzania and Zambia.
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