Categories: NEWS

The Creative Economy Is A Low-Hanging Fruit – Rex Omar Tells Successive Governments


Read Time: < 1 minute

Rex Omar, a renowned Ghanaian musician, has called on successive governments to pay more attention to the country’s creative economy, which he describes as “low-hanging fruit.”

Speaking on 3FM, Omar highlighted the longstanding neglect of the sector, using his own family’s experience as a case study to illustrate the generational disregard for creative talents in Ghana.

Rex Omar recounted how his father, who was a better musician than himself, chose to pursue a career as a medical doctor, relegating music to a mere hobby due to the unappealing nature of the creative industry.

“The creative industry is so unattractive that my father, despite his musical talent, became a medical doctor and only did music as a hobby,” he said.

Rex Omar explained that he chose a different path, opting to pursue music full-time. However, he faced numerous industry challenges that ultimately hindered his success.

“I understood my father better afterwards and told my children the truth about the systemic challenges of the creative industry in Ghana, advising them not to pursue music here. This is why none of my children are in music,” he revealed.

He emphasized that the lack of support and recognition for creatives in Ghana has deeply impacted the nation’s perception of the industry, urging for a shift in policy and societal attitudes to foster a more vibrant and supportive environment for the creative economy.


Godfred Meba

Recent Posts

International Day of Yoga: Volta Regional Minister entreats citizens to embrace yoga for its health benefits

By: Prince-Kelvin Setrick The Volta Region’s commemoration of this year’s International Yoga Day has seen…

3 hours ago

Mary Tagba confirmed as Tatale DCE, pledges improved education and youth development

By: Braimah Abdul Majeed The people of Tatale have officially welcomed Mary Tagba as their…

4 hours ago

Hospitals in Nkwanta South has been closed down due to renewed conflict at the area

Nkwanta South municipal hospital and St Joseph hospital, the two main hospitals in Nkwanta South…

3 days ago

Frente POLISARIO UN Representative: Desperation is what leads the occupying state to intensify its hostile campaigns against the Sahrawi people

New York (United Nations), 29 June 2025 (SPS) –Interviewed by Sahara Press Service (SPS) today,…

3 days ago

BBC Revealed that Togolese do not believe ECOWAS serves their interest

The British Broadcasting Corporation (#BBC) reports that a credible survey has revealed that a majority…

1 week ago

The US strikes on Iran will increase nuclear weapons proliferation

Vijay Prashad on why the US attack on Iran was illegal and why the attack…

1 week ago