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Mad rush for Ghana chocolate at Dubai Expo

Chocolate from Ghana took center stage at the ongoing 2020 Dubai Expo when the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and its implementing Agency, the Ghana Tourism Authority partnered with COCOBOD to host chocolate day at the expo.

Interspersed with cultural activities and drumming, the Ghana pavilion became a beehive of activities with several visitors rushing to grab a bar of chocolate or a drink from the chocolate fountain.

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mohammed Ibrahim Awal who led the delegation also took time to engage with Dubai based tour operators and travel trade practitioners.

He laid out Ghana’s claim as the center of the World and urged the travel trade to partner with their Ghanaian counterparts.

Accompanied by the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyeman, they were ushered around by Ghana’s Commissioner General for Dubai Expo, Hon Carlos Ahenkorah.

The Dubai expo which started in October 2021 will run till March 31, 2022.

Source: Ghana Tourism Authority, Contributor

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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