Empress Gifty and team with President Mahama
Gospel musician Empress Gifty has dedicated the seven awards she won this year to President John Dramani Mahama.
The musician, together with her husband Mr. Hopeson Adorye and her management team led by Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, paid a courtesy call on the President at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Empress Gifty said the visit was to congratulate President Mahama, whom she described as a father figure, and to share the progress she has made in her music career under his guidance and encouragement.
She thanked him for his support over the years and promised to continue working hard as she prepares to release a new song soon.
During the visit, Empress Gifty appealed to the President to consider building a large-capacity auditorium — between 10,000 and 30,000 seats — to boost the creative arts industry and make Ghana more attractive for major international events. She also urged him to allocate more funding to the creative sector in the national budget.
President Mahama, who affectionately referred to Empress Gifty as his daughter, congratulated her on her achievements and encouraged her to keep striving for excellence.
He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the creative arts industry and revealed that proposals for a new multi-purpose convention centre were already under review.
According to him, once approved and funded, the facility would serve various purposes and help promote arts and entertainment throughout the year.
President Mahama assured Empress Gifty and her team of his continued support for the creative sector in the years ahead.