Gramps Morgan Enstooled as Ga Development Chief "Nii Oye Nii Mpese I" Following Arrival for Ghana-Jamaica Homecoming Festival

Jamaican artist Gramps Morgan received the Ga chieftaincy title "Nii Oye Nii Mpese I" in Accra. Details on his homecoming festival and 2026 Ghana visit.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 8:18 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from YEN.com.gh

Traditional Rites and High-Level Welcome at Accra International Airport

Gramps Morgan, a member of the world-renowned reggae group Morgan Heritage, touched down in Accra on Tuesday to a vibrant reception led by Abeiku Santana, the Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority. The visit serves as the official kickoff for the Ghana-Jamaica Homecoming festival, a collaborative initiative between the Ghana Tourism Authority and the Ghana-Jamaica Chamber of Commerce set to launch on April 1. Upon his arrival, the Ga Traditional Council performed formal rites to crown him a Development Chief, a role originally proposed during his 2023 visit with his late brother Peetah Morgan.

Conferment of the Title "Nii Oye Nii Mpese I"

The prestigious title, "Nii Oye Nii Mpese I," was bestowed upon the artist by prominent Ga chiefs, signaling his responsibility toward the developmental progress of the Ga State. This enstoolment follows a trend of prominent Jamaican artists seeking ancestral reconnection in Ghana; notably, fellow artist Popcaan was previously enstooled as a chief in the Central Region. For Gramps Morgan, the title represents a formalization of his "Homeland" project—a 21-track album released in 2023 that serves as a musical ode to his African roots and a call for the diaspora to return to the continent.

Advocacy for African Entrepreneurs Amidst Economic Scrutiny

Beyond his cultural honors, Gramps Morgan has recently used his platform to weigh in on Ghanaian economic issues. The artist broke his silence regarding the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii-Armah Quaye by the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Financial Intelligence Centre. In a viral social media comment, Morgan questioned the intense scrutiny placed on indigenous African entrepreneurs, advocating for an environment that allows local businesses to grow without excessive bureaucratic interference. His comments, "My Gosh, why trouble our entrepreneurs, let Africa Grow Nuh Mon," have resonated widely with the Ghanaian business community.