Mumuni Ibrahim Emerges as First Apelwura for Savannah Region

SAVANNAH REGION, Ghana — Mumuni Ibrahim, popularly known as Akpawura, has emerged as the first Apelwura for the Savannah Region following a selection process that began earlier this year.

The development marks a significant milestone for the creative industry in the region, with the new leadership expected to contribute to efforts aimed at building a stronger and more united creative community.

According to the congratulatory announcement celebrating his emergence, the initiative was birthed on January 1, 2026, with a vision of building a strong and united creative industry in the Savannah Region.

The selection process started with five nominees before being narrowed down to three, then two, and finally one.

Mumuni Ibrahim was ultimately selected to become the first Apelwura for the Savannah Region.

The announcement also recognised the other nominees for their willingness to offer themselves for service and described Ibrahim's emergence as a major milestone in the journey to strengthen the region's creative industry.

His new position comes at a time when creative practitioners across the Savannah Region continue to seek greater organisation, collaboration and opportunities to develop their talents and contribute to the region's cultural and economic development.

The congratulatory message expressed hope that Ibrahim's tenure would bring leadership, unity and positive change to the creative industry.

His emergence now places a new responsibility on him to help provide direction and promote unity among stakeholders within the region's creative space.

For Savannah's growing creative community, the development could also provide an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among artists, musicians, media practitioners, filmmakers, event organisers and other professionals within the industry.

Gonja Pulse will continue to follow developments surrounding the new leadership and its impact on the creative industry in the Savannah Region.