Kacstone Records and the Sister Kingdom Network are seeking partnerships with African business, cultural and traditional leaders to promote the continent’s heritage as a driver of tourism, entrepreneurship and economic development.
Representatives of the two organisations met Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group PLC and Sarkin Fulanin Gombe, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Thursday, July 30, 2026, as part of preparations for a planned African cultural diplomacy initiative.
The engagement brought together Kacstone Records Managing Director Wenawome Duriyem Aborah and Dr. Tengol Kplemani, Founder of the Sister Kingdom Network and Ambassador for Africa at the Countrystyle Community Network.
The proposed initiative seeks to strengthen cooperation among African traditional authorities, preserve indigenous heritage and promote community-owned tourism enterprises through partnerships across the continent.
Mr. Aborah said the partnership reflects Kacstone Records’ commitment to using culture to promote economic empowerment and continental integration.
“This is important for culture and tourism. If we, as Africans, pool our resources and chart our own path, we can all benefit from one another. We believe Africans must come together culturally and traditionally, learn from one another, strengthen our networks and trade among ourselves to empower the continent,” he said.
Dr. Kplemani described cultural tourism as one of Africa’s underutilised economic opportunities, arguing that the continent’s traditions and heritage could generate wealth and improve livelihoods if properly developed.
“We have enormous potential in cultural tourism, yet it remains one of the most untapped sectors. If we bring our diverse cultures together and work collectively to promote and preserve them, we will create opportunities across multiple sectors, generate wealth and improve livelihoods for Africans,” he stated.
Alhaji (Dr.) Kwairanga expressed support for the initiative and encouraged the organisers to establish partnerships with continental and international institutions, including the African Union and the United Nations.
“This initiative will not only promote our cultural and traditional heritage but also create cross-border opportunities for Africans, particularly the youth,” he said.
As part of the engagement, Alhaji (Dr.) Kwairanga was presented with traditional Ghanaian attire, including a fugu outfit, and named a trustee of the emerging cultural diplomacy project.
The organisers are seeking to develop an African-led platform connecting traditional leadership, private sector investment and tourism development to promote the continent’s cultural heritage and create economic opportunities.
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