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Chief Moomen speaks at UNESCO’s Transformation Education Pre-Summit in Paris

Chief Moomen speaks at UNESCO’s Transformation Education Pre-Summit in Paris

Speaking on the theme ‘Transforming Africa through Education and valuing of its History’, he said: “As an artist from Africa, I am proud to say that many African artists and content creators, on their own are producing content that is redefining the image of Africa away from the stereotypes that we are used to.

So we have shown the way, and it is time for our African governments to catch up – not only with resources but by helping to define an overarching vision that influences the way young Africans think to influence the kind of content that we create.”

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He also questioned why Africa spends billions of dollars to import skin-lightening creams, emphasising that the situation is a result of Africans not appreciating their history and heritage.

Ghanaian poet and playwright @ChiefMoomen addressing a high level ministerial meeting at @UNESCO Transforming Education Pre-Summit.#GhanaWeekend pic.twitter.com/ankd1vC84B

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.@ChiefMoomen also delivered a keynote performance to end the Transforming Education Pre-summit by @UNESCO #GhanaWeekend pic.twitter.com/xQHNjgfMTy

The Transforming Education Pre‐Summit was held in Paris on 28‐30 June 2022

The overall objective was to harness the evolving discussions on transforming education, elaborate initial content for the Summit, and generate greater momentum in the lead-up to September.

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