Hollywood actor Idris Elba and his team paid a visit to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Thursday, February 15, 2024, for a fruitful discussion on Africa’s vibrant creative arts sector.
During their meeting, Vice President Bawumia and Idris Elba engaged in a dialogue focusing on the burgeoning creative arts economy in Africa.
They explored strategies to promote financial inclusion for Ghanaian artists and musicians, aiming to integrate them into the global financial landscape.
Dr. Bawumia highlighted the challenge faced by many African industry players who are excluded from the global payments system.
To tackle this issue, they discussed the potential implementation of a blockchain-based system.
This innovative solution seeks to ensure that Ghanaian creatives receive fair compensation for their work, regardless of where it is commercially utilized worldwide.
Emphasizing Ghana’s advanced digital payment infrastructure, Dr. Bawumia announced plans to launch the new blockchain-based system in Ghana later this year.
He expressed appreciation to Idris Elba for his dedication to advancing the African creative arts economy, recognizing the actor’s significant contributions to the industry.