Reggae star Rocky Dawuni has shared his joy and gratitude after being honoured with a diplomatic passport by the Government of Ghana.
The honour was announced on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, during the media launch of the Diaspora Summit 2025, jointly organised by the Office of the President – Diaspora Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Rocky Dawuni, alongside travel vlogger Wode Maya, broadcaster Anita Erskine, visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, and entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE, received the recognition for their contributions in projecting Ghana and Africa positively on the global stage.
“When they mentioned my name, I was very surprised. I was excited, happy, and grateful,” Dawuni said after the ceremony.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen Ghana’s diplomatic presence by empowering cultural ambassadors whose global reach can boost trade, tourism, cultural exchange, and soft power diplomacy.
Reflecting on the moment, the Grammy-nominated musician explained that the honour came unexpectedly. “I attended the event because it was in line with what I do and represent, but it never crossed my mind that something like this would happen until the minister made the announcement,” he said.
For Dawuni, his work in music and diaspora promotion has always been driven by passion rather than recognition. “I do what I do without having awards or accolades in mind. I’ve always believed that if what we do—whether music, acting, or anything creative—is a calling or a gift, then the gratitude is the ability to do it and do it well at the highest level. Anything else that comes with it is an add-on, an honour, or a gratitude,” he emphasized.
He added that receiving the diplomatic passport was deeply meaningful because it acknowledged his lifelong mission to use music as a tool for cultural promotion. “I was excited, happy and grateful, you know. I was filled with gratitude because here I am, as a child of Ghana, using my music to project my country, our culture, and our people. For the minister to bestow this honour to help facilitate my work as a cultural persona — something I was already doing — made me feel honoured and truly grateful.”
Source: ameyawdebrah.com/
