Dave Chappelle in Ghana: US Comedian Meets Akufo-Addo in Jubilee House, Photos Emerge
- African-American comedian, Dave Chappelle, has met with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in the Jubilee House
- The 49-year-old award-winning entertainer joins a list of Black A-list celebrities who have visited Ghana during the holiday season
- Beautiful photos showing Dave Chappelle and the president exchanging pleasantries have surfaced
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African-American comedian Dave Chappelle, born David Khari Webber Chappelle, has paid a visit to the Jubilee House to meet with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The renowned entertainer arrived in Ghana on Tuesday ahead of the much-anticipated Black Star Line Festival.
Dave Chappelle meets other officials
Aside from the president, the comedian also met with Director Akwasi Awua Ababio and Deputy Director, Dr Nadia Adongo Musah of the Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President.
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“Year of Return” initiative attracting African-Americans to Ghana
In 2019, Ghana's government launched the “Year of Return” initiative to encourage African-Americans and Africans in the diaspora to return ‘home’ and connect with their roots and people. That year also marked the 400th anniversary of the first ship from Africa hitting the shores of the Americas, precisely Virginia.
Chappelle, 49, joins a list of Black A-list personalities who have visited Ghana during the holiday season.
Beautiful photos showing Dave Chappelle and the president exchanging pleasantries have surfaced on the internet.
See the images below:
Dave Chappelle reveals Jay Z has houses in Ghana
Ghanaian celebrity Giovani Caleb shared on his Twitter page that Dave Chappelle confessed to Jay-Z having properties in Ghana.
Dave added that Jay-Z showed him pictures of his houses in Ghana to prove that he was telling the truth.
Dave Chappelle arrived in Ghana on January 3, 2023, for the Black Star Line Festival which is scheduled to take place on January 6, 2023. The event will feature performances from several artists such as Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Erykah Badu, T-Pain, Jeremih, Sarkodie, Tobe Nwigwe, Asakaa Boys and M.anifest among others.
Source: YEN.com.gh
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