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As part of strategies to strengthen links between the United States of America and Ghana, the US Navy Band has visited Sekondi-Takoradi, capital of the western region, from Sunday, July 21st to Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019.
The visit allowed agents to engage residents in various activities that represent the human face of the security agency.
The group tours the Gulf of Guinea, plays music to entertain audiences and learns about different cultures.
Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi were treated to several genres of music. from jazz to samba to Afro-centric music at a colorful reception on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Sekondi Youth Center.
Chief best-selling musician Joseph Schoonmaker said their tour had allowed them to strengthen their relations with Ghana and other countries and to share cultural perspectives.
"We are seeking to strengthen the partnerships established by the United States with several countries in the Gulf of Guinea. We have a medical team, made up of US Coast Guard members, responsible for law enforcement, and we share ideas, work on best practices and develop our relationships and partnerships, "he said. declared.
"But then we also have the band … and what we're trying to do is basically make people happy, connect people with music."
Mr. Schoonmaker added, "Sometimes they go to countries where we do not speak the language but still talk about music. So we use music to make contact with people on a very human level "
On Monday, July 22, 2019, the US Navy Band and other US Navy officers paid a courtesy call on the Western Regional Minister, the Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah at the Regional Coordination Council (RCC).
The regional minister who was happy to receive the officers said the group should make this tour an annual event, as the region is happy to welcome them at any time.
"The region of the West also hosts investments. I know you have come for a security expedition, but security can also go hand in hand with an investment. Please inform investors that the region is open for investment because it has enormous resources; there is gold, wood, lithium, cocoa, oil and more natural resources in the western region, "he added.
The group also floated in the streets of Takoradi on Monday, July 22, 2019. During its two-and-a-half kilometer journey, the group presented good music to market women, students, artisans, and motorcycle drivers. taxi and other professionals.
The St. Johns Anglican School of Ketan Road and the school group of the Takoradi Naval Base also benefited from the special treatment of the good music of the US Navy Band on July 22, 2019.
"The warmth and kindness of the people are almost overwhelming. Generosity … it's unlike any other culture in the world. When you come to Ghana, Nigeria, everyone welcomes you, "said Schoonmaker.
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