A delegation from Sierra Leone's University Creative & Theatre Group recently paid a courtesy visit to High Commissioner Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba at the Sierra Leone High Commission in Ghana. The group, led by Dr. Fatou Taqi, aims to showcase Sierra Leone's rich theatrical heritage at the Heritage Theatre Arts Festival. The festival, organized by Heritage of Africa and the University of Ghana's School of Performing Arts, brings together talent from across the continent to celebrate African dramatic arts.
Dr. Taqi briefed High Commissioner Kaisamba and embassy staff on the group's mission in Ghana, emphasizing the importance of showcasing Sierra Leone's culture to an international audience. The performing group consists of students from the University of Sierra Leone's constituent colleges, including Fourah Bay College, the Institute of Public Administration and Management, and the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences.
During the visit, Dr. Taqi highlighted the significance of connecting with Sierra Leone's diplomatic missions while abroad. She formally invited High Commissioner Kaisamba and his staff to attend the group's performance of the play "Blood of a Stranger" at the University of Ghana's ETS Studio Theatre on April 8, 2026.
High Commissioner Kaisamba welcomed the delegation, commending the students and organizers for their initiative. He described the students as cultural ambassadors for Sierra Leone, emphasizing their responsibility to showcase the nation's rich culture and talent to the world.
The High Commissioner encouraged the young performers to maintain their dedication and excellence, assuring them of the High Commission's full support during the festival. He expressed pride in receiving the group at the High Commission, reaffirming the importance of cultural exchange and diplomacy.
The Heritage Theatre Arts Festival provides a vital platform for Sierra Leone's theatre group to share their cultural heritage with a broader audience. The group's participation in the festival is expected to promote cultural exchange and understanding between Sierra Leone and other African nations.
The Sierra Leone High Commission in Ghana will attend the festival to offer their full support to the group during the staging of the play. The event is a significant opportunity for Sierra Leone to showcase its rich theatrical heritage and strengthen cultural ties with other African nations.
Key points
- The Sierra Leone theatre group visited High Commissioner Kaisamba to seek official support for their participation in the Heritage Theatre Arts Festival in Ghana.
- The group will perform the play "Blood of a Stranger" at the University of Ghana's ETS Studio Theatre on April 8, 2026.
- The High Commissioner encouraged the group to maintain their dedication and excellence, assuring them of the High Commission's full support during the festival.
