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Press features, video sessions and institutional partnerships shaping the International Orientation Programme 2026.

Global Art Connect team meeting with representatives of the Embassy of Peru in Ghana
Feature · IOP Connects

Global Art Connect Partners with Peru Embassy and Ghana Tourism Authority to Elevate Ghanaian Arts and Cultural Tourism

In a landmark step toward strengthening international cultural diplomacy and elevating Ghana's creative economy, the Global Art Connect team has formally engaged the Embassy of Peru in Ghana. The proposed initiative, aimed at bridging creative industries, enhancing capacity building, and fostering cross-cultural synergy between West Africa and South America, has received high consideration from Peruvian diplomatic representatives.

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Magazine cover featuring Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton with the headline Creative Africa
Article · Facebook / IOP Connects

Building Worlds: My Artistic Vision

Amb. Prince Kojo-Hilton reflects on more than two decades of imagining worlds and bringing them to life through production design, visual art and creative leadership.

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Hon. Abeiku Santana with the IOP team during the Ghana Tourism Authority endorsement meeting
Feature · IOP Connects

Ghana Tourism Authority Deputy CEO Hon. Abeiku Santana Backs the IOP Initiative!

Hon. Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, has officially endorsed the International Orientation Programme, backing its vision to boost Ghanaian Edu-Tourism across South America.

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Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton and guests at the official IOP 2026 launch in Accra▶
Article · E&EL Magazine

Bridging Continents, Empowering Youth: International Orientation Programme (IOP 2026) Officially Launches in Accra

Coverage of the official IOP 2026 launch in Accra on 20 August 2026, bringing together creatives, industry leaders and diplomats to unveil the international calendar and training tracks.

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IOP team with Mr. Wakefield Ackuaku at the National Commission on Culture
Feature · IOP Connects

Strategic Collaboration for Creative Industry Growth: IOP Meets National Commission on Culture

IOP team meets Mr. Wakefield Ackuaku at the National Commission on Culture to align hands-on creative arts training with national cultural frameworks.

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Amb. Prince Kojo-Hilton with Dr. Jim Fara Awindor of AUCB at the partnership meeting
Feature · IOP Connects

Building Global Bridges in Creative Arts: Strategic Partnership with Africa University of Communications and Business (AUCB)

A milestone engagement with AUCB to establish academic affiliation, student exchange and official endorsement for IOP 2026 in Brazil.

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Amb. Prince Kojo-Hilton with Dr. Tabitha Harriet Bissi Deh and Rev. Dr. A.Y. Annan at the University of Ghana School of Performing Arts
Feature · IOP Connects

Building Global Bridges in Creative Arts: Strategic Partnership with University of Ghana

A meeting at the University of Ghana with the Head of Theatre Arts and the Scenic Department Head to explore partnerships, student exchanges and official endorsement for IOP 2026.

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Article · E&EL Magazine

Global Art Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton returns to UniMAC-IFT, celebrating Brazilian masterclass tour and prestigious Rio de Janeiro award

Coverage of the return to UniMAC-IFT marking the Brazilian masterclass tour and the Rio de Janeiro award, received with the Rector.

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Video · Facebook

Art session with the University of Ghana, School of Performing Arts

Video from the practical art session held at the School of Performing Arts, Legon.

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Article · E&EL Magazine

IOP in the press

Further reporting on the programme's creative-industry engagements.

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Video · Facebook

Masterclass highlights

Video highlights from the masterclass sessions.

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Course · cal.com.br

Direção de Arte — Masterclass, CAL (Casa das Artes de Laranjeiras)

Art direction masterclass in Rio de Janeiro at Casa das Artes de Laranjeiras. Registration is open.

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