American rapper Ja Rule has broken ground to begin the construction of a school project at Nuaso Anglican Primary School in the Eastern Region.
The initiative is a collaboration with Pencils of Promise, a US-based charity known for advancing education globally.
Speaking at the event, Ja Rule expressed his appreciation to Ghanaians for the opportunity to contribute to education.
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“I know that this is going to be an opportunity that will last for many, many years to come,” the rapper added.
He assured the public that building this classroom block marks the beginning of his philanthropic activities in Ghana and his relationship with the country.
“As I look around, I see a lot of beautiful students here from Nuaso Anglican Primary. And for me, education is the pillar of any community. And so with that being said, Ghana, I appreciate you all. I thank you for accepting me as your brother,” he said.
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The rapper’s visit to Ghana, alongside his wife Aisha Atkins, first started with a visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Accra.
They also made a stop at the town of Krobo Odumase in the Eastern Region, where he met with some leaders of the community.
Ja Rule’s latest move follows that of other celebrities from the diaspora who have made significant investments in Ghana.
Notably, American comedian, Michael Blackson launched the “Michael Blackson Academy.” It is a fully equipped three-story building designed to offer free educational opportunities to the youth of Ghana, in Agona Nsaba, Central Region.
Additionally, in 2023, British actor Idris Elba announced plans to build a multimillion-dollar movie studio in Ghana.
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