The representative of the President at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Andrew Kofi Egyapa MerCer, has emphasised the government's commitment to ensuring the creative arts space experiences exponential growth.

He made these remarks when Ghanaian dance-sensation, Ms. Danita Yeboah, popularly known as Afronita, called on him at the ministry on Friday, 10th May 2024.

Afronita has been a professional dancer and dance content creator whose passion for dancing has resonated nationwide; the most recent being a viral video of her and her dance counterpart, Abigail, performing on the Britain's Got Talent (BGT)stage.

The Minister-designate shared how moved he was, by the quality of artistic talent showcased. A close interaction with the Press Secretary to the Minister-Designate, Mr Shadrach Owusu revealed that Mr Mercer noticed he had watched the video thrice and after his 3rd viewing, he was convinced that he had to meet Afronita and her partner to congratulate them personally.

“Although the performance was at the auditions of BGT competition, the performance by Afronita and Abigail raised the flag of Ghana high”, Shadrach Owusu added.

The Minister also noted that he wouldn't be surprised if as a result of what transpired on the BGT stage, numerous foreigners decide to visit Ghana on the lines of dancing and performing arts, as Ghanaian arts and cultural expressions have always been the nation's biggest tourism selling points.

The lawmaker pledged his unwavering commitment to ensuring that the space gets more attention and sees more government support, while congratulating Afronita and Abigail (who was not present at the time) for a job well done, saying what they had done was not going to be taken lightly.