King Ayisoba
Celebrated musician, King Ayisoba, has called on the government to award him a diplomatic passport, citing his long-standing efforts to promote Ghanaian traditional music abroad.
His request comes weeks after five Ghanaian creatives—travel vlogger, Wode Maya, reggae artiste, Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster, Anita Erskine, visual artist, Ibrahim Mahama, and entrepreneur, Dentaa Amoateng—were honoured with diplomatic passports for their contributions to promoting the country internationally.
In an interview with broadcaster Kafui Dey, King Ayisoba praised the recipients, singling out Grammy-nominated reggae artiste Rocky Dawuni for his hard work and global recognition. “For me, I can’t say those who have received it don’t deserve it. Someone like Rocky Dawuni has really worked hard, it’s not easy to earn a Grammy nomination. I just hope they also consider me because, truthfully, when it comes to Ghanaian music traditions, I’m one of those who’ve carried it,” he said.
The diplomatic passports were presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during the launch of the Diaspora Summit 2025 on September 17, 2025.
The event was jointly organised by the Office of the President, Diaspora Affairs, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the ministry, the five recipients were selected for their proven track record in promoting Ghanaian and African culture internationally.
By Francis Addo