President John Dramani Mahama has appointed veteran Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.
The announcement, made public today [June 21], is part of a list of 15 diplomatic appointments signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama.
Kalsoume, a celebrated figure in Ghana’s entertainment industry with over 50 film credits and a Golden Actress award, is set to bring her influence and charisma to the diplomatic stage.
Her appointment reflects a growing global trend of leveraging celebrity status to enhance diplomatic relations.
The list of appointees, which includes ambassadors, high commissioners, and a consul-general designate, showcases a diverse group of professionals tasked with representing Ghana’s interests abroad.
Other notable appointments include Benjamin A. Quashie to South Africa, Kojo Bonsu to China, and Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso to India.
The nominees are expected to undergo the necessary processes to formalize their appointments.
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