The National Commission on Culture has announced that the Black Star Experience will be celebrated on a monthly basis throughout the year as part of efforts to deepen appreciation of Ghana’s heritage and independence.

According to the Commission, the initiative is aimed at helping both Ghanaians and the international community better understand the true meaning of Ghana’s cultural identity and independence.

Speaking to Citi News, the Acting Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, Wakefield Wisdom Ackuaku, said some commonly held narratives about Ghana’s independence remain incomplete.

He cited the six heads featured on the Ghana Cedi, often described as representing the Big Six, explaining that such interpretations can be misleading, as the struggle for independence involved many individuals and contributions beyond those widely recognised figures.

Mr. Ackuaku stressed that Ghana’s independence story is unique and multifaceted, and the monthly activities under the Black Star Experience will highlight different aspects of the nation’s history, culture, and heritage throughout 2026.

“His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, while he was campaigning, campaigned on an agenda of the Black Star Experience, which is also going to be the flagship programme for the culture and tourism industry.

“Now, the Black Star Experience is an immersive experience, an all-year-round programme where we are not only going to celebrate, let’s say Heritage Month or December in GH, but every month is primed for celebration.”

He also outlined a series of programmes scheduled for the coming months as part of the year-long cultural celebration.