Media Personality Kokui Selormey Lands Appointment at Creative Arts Agency From President Mahama
- Media personality Kokui Selormey Hanson has been appointed to the Governing Board of the Ghana Creative Arts Agency
- The former Citi Breakfast show host made the official announcement about her new role on her official social media platforms
- Many Ghanaians thronged social media to congratulate Selormey Hanson on her new role under President John Mahama
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about the new Creative Arts Agency board appointments
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Renowned Ghanaian media personality and entrepreneur Kokui Selormey Hanson has landed a big political appointment from President John Dramani Mahama.
Source: Instagram
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the former Citi Breakfast Show host took to her official X (Twitter) page to announce that she had been appointed to serve on the Governing Board of the Ghana Creative Arts Agency.
She also shared a photo of herself with other individuals, including veteran actors Mr Beautiful and Akofa Edjeani Asiedu and the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Dzifa Abla Gomashie, in the office of the agency during their swearing-in ceremony.
In a lengthy social media post, Kokui Selormey Hanson expressed her gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and the Creative Arts Minister Dzifa Abla Gomashie for the appointment.
"Tsale. I'm honoured to be appointed by H.E. John Dramani Mahama to serve on the Governing Board of the Ghana Creative Arts Agency. 🙏🏾.
"The creative sector isn’t just about the façade of glitz and glamour—it’s Ghana’s untapped goldmine and our most powerful marketing tool. We sing, dance, act, paint, sculpt, and storytelling, now it’s time to strategise, invest, and export.
"The world loves Ghana—they just don’t know it yet. Let’s change that. Hon. @AblaDzifa Gomashie, what a privilege it is to be part of your team. Thank you! For God and Country."
Kokui Selormey Hanson became the latest Ghanaian media personality to land an appointment in the John Dramani Mahama-led administration since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) returned to power after the 2024 elections.
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Raymond Acquah, Emefa Apawu, Paa Kwesi Asare, Dr Randy Abbey, Prince Kwame Minkah, Lantam Papanko, Bridget Otoo, Salifu 'Mugabe' Maase, and Shamima Muslim are among numerous renowned media personalities who have received major political appointments in 2025.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on the CAA board appointments
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) board's appointments and how the agency can better support emerging talents in Ghana’s music, film, and visual arts sectors.
He said:
"Involving creatives is good, but qualifications are also needed. I congratulate the new governing board of the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) and I wish them well."
"As the main umbrella for all creatives in Ghana, they will play a major role in ensuring our industry is heading in the right direction. They need to be active and ensure attention is given to all the industries under the agency."
Below is Kokui Selormey Hanson's social media post:
Reactions to Kokui Selormey's Creative Arts appointment
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Onipanua_ commented:
"The way Prez Mahama is spreading appointments everywhere, you’d think Nana Addo filled his government with ghosts because suddenly, there are positions nobody knew existed. Experience is the best teacher ampa."
Chelsea4everA said:
"One of the few people I really cherish and love listening to all the time. Congratulations to you, Kokui. 🙏🏼🙏🏼"
akwamidodzi wrote:
"Congratulations, @kokui_selormey. Make Ghana proud, especially folks in Zomayi Wuga/Dzelukope."
xkwesi commented:
"Congratulations, Kokui. No doubt your presence will add the spice and flavour to our colourful creative arts industry. From now on, I will never write 'charle' again. Tsale! More vim!! 💪🏿"
Annie Ampofo gets a big appointment
In another story reported by YEN.com.gh, Annie Ampofo was appointed as the Head of Public Affairs and Information at the Ghana High Commission in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
The appointment of the Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana show host was announced by the former NPP Adentan parliamentary candidate, Akosua Asaa Manu, with many Ghanaians pleased.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has 3 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.
