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Maiden Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest held in Accra
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- The maiden Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest, part of the Black Star Experience, was held in Accra to honor Professor Ladé Wosornu.
- It is an annual national student literary and arts incubation program, organized by the Creative Arts Agency Ghana, Ghana Library Authority, and Pan-African Writers Association.
- The contest aims to encourage appreciation of Ghanaian poetry, preserve indigenous Ghanaian languages, and is part of the “Grow the Artist-in-Me!” project.
- The pilot edition involved six senior high schools in Accra, which presented Professor Ladé Wosornu's poem “Raider of the Treasure Trove” in both English and Ga.
- Accra High School emerged as the overall winner, with Accra Girls SHS and Wesley Grammar School placing second and third respectively.
Why This Matters
This initiative is crucial for Ghana as it actively fosters cultural preservation and national identity by promoting indigenous languages and Ghanaian poetry among the youth. It also serves as a vital platform for nurturing creative arts talents, contributing significantly to the nation's cultural heritage and potentially bolstering its creative economy.
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