The Year of Return, Ghana 2019 is an initiative of the government of Ghana – along with the U.S.-based Adinkra Group – that is intended to encourage African diasporans to come to Africa (specifically Ghana) to settle and invest in the continent. It was formally launched by PresidentNana Akufo-Addo[1] in September 2018 in Washington, D.C. as a program for Africans in the diaspora to unite with Africans. The year 2019 is symbolic as it commemorates 400 years[2] since the first enslaved Africans touched down in Hampton, in the English colony of Virginia in America.[3] The program also recognizes the diaspora's achievements and sacrifices in the time since that event.[4][5] Starting from when President Barack Obama made a visit to the Cape Coast in 2009, many famous, respected and admired African-Americans from the diaspora have visited Ghana to discover its culture.[6] The Ghana Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture lined up a slate of activities in "celebration of the resilience of the African spirit."[7][8] Many African Americans shared their stories regarding their experiences in Ghana during the Year of Return.[9][10]
To make Ghana a key travel destination for African Americans and the rest of the African diaspora.
To rebuild the lost past of these 400 years.
To promote investment in Ghana and foster relationships with African Americans and the African diaspora.
Visitors
Sheila Jackson Lee linked the initiative with the 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act that was passed in Congress in 2017.[3] American actor and director Michael Jai White visited Ghana towards the end of 2018. Over 40 African diasporans participated in the "Full Circle Festival", which aimed to attract visitors to the country. The list includes but not limited to
The Akwamuhene Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, the Akwamu Paramount Chief, enstooledMichael Jai White as NanaOduapong during his visit. Chief White's title means "The tree with strong roots that does not fear the storm".[24]
Revenue
Up to 1.5 million tourists, including celebrities, politicians and world leaders, are expected in the country by the end of the year with up to 1.9 billion dollars also expected to be accrued in revenue as a result of the Year of Return activities. The tourism sector has also recorded a tremendous growth of 18% in international arrivals from the Americas, Britain, Caribbean and other key countries while total airport arrivals increased by 45% for the year.
Its estimated spending of tourists has seen a significant increase from $1,862 in 2017 to the current figure of $2,589 per tourist, with the impact of tourism on the economy estimated to be about $1.9 billion.[25]
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^"Rapper T.I., wife arrive in Ghana". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
^"Fast and Furious star Ludacris in Ghana". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
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^"Sarkodie is the only Ghanaian artiste to reach the top – Akon". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
^"Check out how Boris Kodjoe, Idris Elba among other top Hollywood stars celebrated their Christmas in Ghana". Entertainment. 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
^"American comedian Conan O'Brien joins 'Year of Return' campaign with emotional video". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
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The Year of Return Ghana 2019 is an initiative of the government of Ghana along with the U S based Adinkra Group that is intended to encourage African diasporans to come to Africa specifically Ghana to settle and invest in the continent It was formally launched by President Nana Akufo Addo 1 in September 2018 in Washington D C as a program for Africans in the diaspora to unite with Africans The year 2019 is symbolic as it commemorates 400 years 2 since the first enslaved Africans touched down in Hampton in the English colony of Virginia in America 3 The program also recognizes the diaspora s achievements and sacrifices in the time since that event 4 5 Starting from when President Barack Obama made a visit to the Cape Coast in 2009 many famous respected and admired African Americans from the diaspora have visited Ghana to discover its culture 6 The Ghana Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture lined up a slate of activities in celebration of the resilience of the African spirit 7 8 Many African Americans shared their stories regarding their experiences in Ghana during the Year of Return 9 10 Contents 1 Objectives 2 Visitors 3 Revenue 4 Events 5 See also 6 ReferencesObjectives EditTo make Ghana a key travel destination for African Americans and the rest of the African diaspora To rebuild the lost past of these 400 years To promote investment in Ghana and foster relationships with African Americans and the African diaspora Visitors EditSheila Jackson Lee linked the initiative with the 400 Years of African American History Commission Act that was passed in Congress in 2017 3 American actor and director Michael Jai White visited Ghana towards the end of 2018 Over 40 African diasporans participated in the Full Circle Festival which aimed to attract visitors to the country The list includes but not limited to Idris Elba Boris Kodjoe Naomi Campbell Anthony Anderson Kofi Kingston 11 12 Adrienne Joi Johnson Steve Harvey 13 Cardi B 14 15 T I 16 Ludacris 17 Rick Ross 18 Akon 19 Rosario Dawson Diggy Simmons Jidenna Michael Jai White Nicole Ari Parker 20 Conan O Brien 21 Koffee 22 Sam Richardson 23 The Akwamuhene Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III the Akwamu Paramount Chief enstooled Michael Jai White as Nana Oduapong during his visit Chief White s title means The tree with strong roots that does not fear the storm 24 Revenue EditUp to 1 5 million tourists including celebrities politicians and world leaders are expected in the country by the end of the year with up to 1 9 billion dollars also expected to be accrued in revenue as a result of the Year of Return activities The tourism sector has also recorded a tremendous growth of 18 in international arrivals from the Americas Britain Caribbean and other key countries while total airport arrivals increased by 45 for the year Its estimated spending of tourists has seen a significant increase from 1 862 in 2017 to the current figure of 2 589 per tourist with the impact of tourism on the economy estimated to be about 1 9 billion 25 Events EditAfrochella Afro Nation Back To Our Roots Tour Detty Rave Decemba to Rememba Crusade 4 Bliss on the hills Live X Festival The Waakye summit Afrochic Diaspora Festival Potomanto Art Festival Accra Under the Stars The Black Gala Gold Coast Experience AkwaabaUK Black Is Black PineXGinja Meet The Moon Girls Polo Beach Club JD music festival Djsky PanafestSee also EditAfrican Americans in Ghana Back to Africa movement Diaspora tourism Door of Return Genealogy tourism Africa Return to roots Right of return Ghana References Edit Inside Afrochella Ghana s answer to Coachella www ghanaweb com Retrieved 2019 12 28 Ghana draws African American tourists with Year of Return news yahoo com Retrieved 2019 08 23 a b 2019 Year of return for African Diaspora Africa Renewal www un org Retrieved 2019 08 18 Regitz G Ohad I 1976 01 10 Trypsin sensitive photosynthetic activities in chloroplast membranes from Chlamydomonas reinhardi y 1 The Journal of Biological Chemistry 251 1 247 252 ISSN 0021 9258 PMID 400 Jordan Adrienne The American Entrepreneur Leading The Back To Africa Travel Movement Forbes Retrieved 2020 05 02 Ghana Year of return for African diaspora West Africa Gateway Portail de l Afrique de l Ouest www west africa brief org Retrieved 2022 06 27 Year of Return goes beyond tourism Rosa Whitaker www ghanaweb com Retrieved 2019 08 24 Akufo Addo declares 2019 as year of return for Diasporans www myjoyonline com Retrieved 2020 01 01 How Year of Return has marketed Ghana to African Americans Rashad McCrorey gives details www ghanaweb com Retrieved 2020 02 14 How Ghana s Year Of Return Campaign Put Black Destinations In The Spotlight Free Press of Jacksonville jacksonvillefreepress com Retrieved 2020 04 28 Kofi Kingston plans historic homecoming to Ghana WWE Retrieved 2019 08 24 WWE star Kofi Kingston returns home to Ghana after 26 years Photos Face2Face Africa 2019 05 30 Retrieved 2019 08 24 Videos Photos Steve Harvey visits Cape Coast Castle gets emotional www myjoyonline com Retrieved 2019 08 24 Aisha Salaudeen Cardi B is set to perform for the first time in Nigeria and Ghana CNN Retrieved 2019 12 11 Cardi B sells Ghana s Year of Return with the perfect outfit Entertainment 2019 12 09 Retrieved 2019 12 11 Rapper T I wife arrive in Ghana www myjoyonline com Retrieved 2019 12 11 Fast and Furious star Ludacris in Ghana www myjoyonline com Retrieved 2020 01 05 Rick Ross Koffee to join King Promise KiDi others for Detty Rave concert in Ghana www myjoyonline com Retrieved 2020 01 05 Sarkodie is the only Ghanaian artiste to reach the top Akon www myjoyonline com Retrieved 2019 12 29 Check out how Boris Kodjoe Idris Elba among other top Hollywood stars celebrated their Christmas in Ghana Entertainment 2019 01 02 Retrieved 2020 01 05 American comedian Conan O Brien joins Year of Return campaign with emotional video www ghanaweb com Retrieved 2020 01 11 Rick Ross Koffee to join King Promise KiDi others for Detty Rave concert in Ghana www myjoyonline com Retrieved 2020 01 17 Sedode Pilot Here s What American Comedian Conan O Brien And Sam Richardson Have Been Up To On Their Trip To Ghana Kuulpeeps Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students Retrieved 2020 02 11 Engmann Rachel Ama Asaa 2019 08 23 Ghana s Year of Return 2019 Traveler Tourist or Pilgrim allAfrica com Retrieved 2019 08 23 Deputy Tourism Minister clarifies controversial 1 9bn Year of Return revenue claim www ghanaweb com Retrieved 2020 01 05 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Year of Return Ghana 2019 amp oldid 1130696474, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
