The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has joined forces with Ghanaian musician, Kofi Kinaata, and Ghanaian-British actress, Ama K. Abebrese.
Kofi Kinaata has been a been a Goodwill Ambassador for IOM Ghana since 2017 and has reaffirms his commitment to migration and migrants by continuing to be a IOM Ghana Goodwill Ambassador.
Kofi Kinaata uses his platform to raise awareness of safe migration pathways and the dangers linked to irregular migration as well as to promote opportunities in Ghana, reaching especially the youth. IOM Ghana has been working with Kofi Kinaata at various occasions, including annually on International Migrants Day. What’s more, Kofi Kinaata has released two songs with messages of safe migration.
“There is a lot to be done to allow young Ghanaians to make informed migration decisions as well as to explore further opportunities at home. I use my music to educate my audience about these very important topics, and to raise awareness of safe migration pathways and the dangers linked to irregular migration,” says Kofi Kinaata.
Ama K. Abebrese bing from a migrant family, she is a role model and a change maker in the Ghanaian society at home and in the diaspora and is engaged in connecting the two.
She has, in many occasions, used her platforms to create awareness on mental health and child rights.
She becomes the first IOM Ghana’s first female Goodwill Ambassador.
“As a child of parents who left the shores of Ghana to move to another country and as a Diasporan having lived between Ghana and the UK all my life, I understand why many people choose to migrate for various reasons. I hope and encourage each and everyone to do this safely and through the right channels,” says Ama K. Abebrese.
The announcement is part of IOM’s global announcement of nine new IOM Goodwill Ambassadors across the world. Artists, musicians and athletes are among the personalities newly appointed by IOM Director General Amy Pope.
“We are honored to be joined by Ama K. Abebrese as our first female Goodwill Ambassador and grateful to Kofi Kinaata for his continued commitment toward migrants and the Ghanaian youth. I am looking forward to bringing this partnership to life,” says Fatou Diallo Ndiaye, IOM Ghana Chief of Mission.
