Actress Edinam Atatsi Lands Appointment at National Commission on Culture From President Mahama
- Edinam Atatsi has been appointed as a board member of the National Commission on Culture (NCC)
- The award-winning actress made the official announcement about her new role on her Instagram page
- Prominent personalities like Gloria Sarfo, Okyeame Quophi and Prince David Osei have congratulated Edinam Atatsi
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Veteran Ghanaian actress Edinam Atatsi has landed a big political appointment from President John Dramani Mahama.
Source: Instagram
On Monday, August 4, 2025, the award-winning actress took to her official Instagram page to announce that she had been appointed to the board of the National Commission on Culture (NCC).
She also shared a photo of herself with the current Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Mr Wakefield Ackuaku, inside his office.
In the social media post, Edinam Atatsi expressed her gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for her big appointment.
The veteran actress, who has been in the film industry for over three decades, also noted that her appointment showed the president's commitment to promoting Ghana's rich cultural heritage.
Source: Instagram
In the lengthy post, she wrote:
"Excellency, President @officialjdmahama. I am deeply honoured and humbled to express my heartfelt gratitude for appointing me as a Board Member of the National Commission on Culture."
"This distinguished appointment is a testament to your commitment to promoting Ghana's rich cultural heritage."
"Thank you for entrusting me with this responsibility. I look forward to contributing my skills and expertise to support the Commission's mission and objectives. Sincerely, Edinam Atatsi."
Edinam Atatsi becomes the latest individual from the Ghanaian film industry to land an appointment in the John Dramani Mahama-led administration since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) returned to power after the 2024 elections.
James Gardiner, Kafui Danku-Pitcher, Kalsoume Sinare, and John Dumelo have all earned major political appointments in 2025.
Below is Edinam Atatsi's social media post:
Ghanaians congratulate Edinam on her appointment
Many Ghanaians, including Edinam Atatsi's colleagues in the Ghanaian movie industry and other prominent personalities like Gloria Sarfo, Gifty Anti, Vicky Zugah, Okyeame Quophi, Prince David Osei, and DKB, have congratulated the veteran actress on her new appointment.
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
gloriaosarfo commented:
"A huge congratulations, superwoman. I am extremely proud to see this. 🙏🏾 The smile says it all. 🙌🏾 #Fulfilment 🎉🎉🎉 And I know you’ll deliver. 👌🏾🔥💝."
charllyroyalty wrote:
"Aww, this is amazing news and very well deserved yeeeeey💃."
mildredhan145 said:
"Wow, the lady I always loved to see when my mom was a foreign Ambassador to Ghana. Can I have your email and contact? Please, where is Mr Jaga Pii?"
serwahnanaadwoa commented:
"Congratulations, my dear church member. You have been my number one actress in the Ghana movie industry. I am very proud of you. ♥️♥️♥️♥️."
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Source: YEN.com.gh
