Dr. Tengol K. Kplemani, a Ghanaian cultural strategist and entrepreneur, has been appointed Ambassador for Africa by the Countrystyle Community Tourism Network (CCTN/Villages as Businesses). The distinguished appointment was jointly endorsed by Diana McIntyre-Pike, OD, President and Founder of CCTN/VAB, alongside Ajay Prakash, President of the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT).
Dr. Kplemani's leadership and contributions to African cultural unity, traditional leadership integration, creative industry development, cultural diplomacy, and strengthening relations between Africa and the global African diaspora were recognized by the organisations. The appointment marks another significant step in strengthening cultural diplomacy and community tourism partnerships between Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider diaspora.
As Ambassador for Africa, Dr. Kplemani will serve as a strategic cultural bridge between Africa, the Caribbean, and the global diaspora. His role will support initiatives centred on peace through tourism, community tourism development, cultural exchange, youth empowerment, creative economy partnerships, heritage preservation, and sustainable tourism initiatives.
The Countrystyle Community Tourism Network is an internationally recognised Jamaican organisation dedicated to promoting community tourism, entrepreneurship, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainable community development. The network markets community lifestyle experiences, holidays, and tours through its community tourism marketing partner, Asterix Tourism.
The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism is a global organisation committed to fostering peace, understanding, and sustainable development through tourism, culture, education, and international cooperation. Its mission is to promote peace, understanding, and sustainable development through tourism and cultural exchange.
Dr. Tengol K. Kplemani is a renowned Ghanaian cultural strategist, entrepreneur, traditional diplomacy advocate, and founder of the Sister Kingdom Network. His work focuses on uniting traditional institutions, cultural organisations, creatives, and businesses across Africa and the diaspora to promote cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and Pan-African collaboration.
Speaking on the appointment, Dr. Kplemani stated, "This appointment is both an honour and a responsibility. Africa possesses extraordinary cultural wealth, traditional wisdom, and creative potential that can serve as powerful tools for peace building, economic empowerment, and global unity."
Through this leadership role, Dr. Kplemani is expected to represent and promote the mission and values of IIPT and CCTN/VAB across Africa and internationally. He will facilitate partnerships, support community tourism projects, promote cultural diplomacy, mentor youth and entrepreneurs, and participate in global forums, festivals, conferences, and cultural missions.
Key Facts
- Dr. Tengol K. Kplemani is a Ghanaian cultural strategist, entrepreneur, and traditional diplomacy advocate.
- He was appointed Ambassador for Africa by the Countrystyle Community Tourism Network.
- The appointment recognises his leadership in advancing African cultural unity and traditional leadership integration.
- The Countrystyle Community Tourism Network is an internationally recognised Jamaican organisation dedicated to promoting community tourism, entrepreneurship, and cultural heritage preservation.
- The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism is a global organisation committed to fostering peace, understanding, and sustainable development through tourism, culture, education, and international cooperation.
The appointment reflects a shared vision of using culture, tourism, heritage, and the creative industries as instruments for sustainable development, peace building, and international collaboration. This aligns with the African Union's Agenda 2063, which prioritises cultural tourism and creative industries as key drivers of economic growth and development.
The Countrystyle Community Tourism Network is an internationally recognised Jamaican organisation dedicated to promoting community tourism, entrepreneurship, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainable community development. The network markets community lifestyle experiences, holidays, and tours through its community tourism marketing partner, Asterix Tourism.
The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism is a global organisation committed to fostering peace, understanding, and sustainable development through tourism, culture, education, and international cooperation. Its mission is to promote peace, understanding, and sustainable development through tourism and cultural exchange.
Dr. Tengol K. Kplemani is a renowned Ghanaian cultural strategist, entrepreneur, traditional diplomacy advocate, and founder of the Sister Kingdom Network. His work focuses on uniting traditional institutions, cultural organisations, creatives, and businesses across Africa and the diaspora to promote cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and Pan-African collaboration.
Speaking on the appointment, Dr. Kplemani stated, "This appointment is both an honour and a responsibility. Africa possesses extraordinary cultural wealth, traditional wisdom, and creative potential that can serve as powerful tools for peace building, economic empowerment, and global unity."