Ghanaian music icon, Samini and Somalian contemporary writer, Farah Nuruddin have been named lead panellists for the second episode of the “why heritage matters” lectures series to be held in Accra on Thursday, 29th march.

A statement issued in Accra by the ADVENTURERS in THE DIASPORA (AiD), lead organisers of the series said the two will lead a discussion on “reviving the national museum of art” to be hosted by the board and management of the National Museums and Monuments Boards in Accra.

The monthly series is telecast on Multi TV and is supported by the FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM.

The statement said the lecture will among other things discuss issues such as understanding the needs of the Museum and how it operates, the status of the massive archived collection and what it will take to be able to exhibit them again, presentation of budget for the museum, and fiscal structure needed, locating Local and International partners and the future plans of the museum- physical space.

“As part of our efforts to bring new life to the museum, we are pleased to announce the creation of an internet wifi zone at the museum grounds for the general public to enjoy the museum as a place of gathering, information and art, sponsored by Airtel Ghana. The museum is also being restored to its original glory through painting of the museum’s exterior to the original color scheme, this project is being realized by sponsor CoralPaints. For this month’s AiD Series, we partner with MultiTV to present our series to a television audience”, Joe addo, co-ordinator emeritus said.