Ghanaian actress and filmmaker, Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, has been appointed as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain by President John Dramani Mahama.
The appointment was officially announced on June 21, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama.
Kalsoume Sinare is among 15 new diplomatic nominees, including ambassadors, high commissioners, and a consul-general designate, charged with representing Ghana’s interests worldwide. The appointments reflect Ghana’s strategic focus on strengthening bilateral relations across key regions.
Known for her versatile performances in films such as ‘Out of Sight’, ‘Crossfire’, ‘Ties That Bind’, and ‘Trinity’, Sinare is one of Ghana’s most respected figures in the arts industry.
Her distinguished career spans decades, with critical acclaim for her work in television dramas and stage plays as well.
Throughout her career, she has garnered multiple accolades, including honours at the Ghana Movie Awards and the Golden Movie Awards Africa, underscoring her impact on Ghana’s entertainment industry.
Beyond acting, Kalsoume Sinare is a producer and a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment, youth development, and creative arts advancement.
Academically accomplished, Sinare holds a diploma in Theatre Arts from the University of Ghana, Legon. She further enhanced her qualifications with a master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, and a degree in Public Service and Governance from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
Her appointment as ambassador aligns with Ghana’s ambitions to deepen cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties with European nations. Spain remains a vital partner, particularly in sectors such as trade, tourism, renewable energy, and migration management.
Other notable diplomatic appointments include businessman Benjamin A. Quashie as High Commissioner to South Africa, former Kumasi mayor Kojo Bonsu as Ambassador to China, and Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso, former Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, as Ambassador to India.
All appointees are expected to undergo rigorous vetting and approval before officially assuming their roles.
Kalsoume Sinare’s transition from celebrated creative artist to diplomat highlights the growing trend of appointing distinguished individuals from the arts and civil society to pivotal government positions under President Mahama’s administration.
Ghanaian Entertainment Pundits Congratulated Kalsoume Sinare
Reacting to this, Ghanaian comic actor and skit maker, Dr Likee, also known as Ras Nene, congratulated the veteran actress on her appointment.
“Mama, God bless you, we thank God for this appointment. May God be with you as you take up this new role. I’m very, very happy.”
Dr Likee
Ras Nene further suggested that he wished she was rather appointed to serve as Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, indicating that it would have been an opportunity for him to visit the country for the first time.
Also speaking, media personality Nana Frimpong Ziga said Kalsoume Sinare is qualified and well-prepared for the appointment despite her background as a movie actress.
“I have always said that Kalsoume Sinare qualifies for a ministerial position despite the fact that she’s a creative person… This woman is overly qualified for that, and today, she has been given more than a ministerial portfolio. We wish her all the best.”
Nana Frimpong Ziga
He further commended President Mahama for giving appointments to many individuals within the Ghanaian creative space.
“President Mahama has done well. In fact, apart from President Nkrumah and Rawlings, he has done better than anybody in terms of recognising and rewarding the creatives. He has not disappointed the creative people who supported his presidential bid.”
Nana Frimpong Ziga
The Public Relations Officer of the Burniton Music Group, owned by Ghanaian Afro-dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng, also congratulated the actress on her appointment as Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain.
She urged Kalsoume Sinare to collaborate with the cultural attachés at Ghana’s Embassy in Spain to promote Ghanaian culture in the European country.
“We have culture desks in all our embassies abroad to help promote our music, movies and culture and all the things we do in our creative spaces, but for a very long time, I haven’t seen anyone in charge of the creative space in the embassies championing this, and so having one of us there, I know her duties transcend the cultural attachés, but we want to see collaborations. We have Accra in Paris, I want to see us having Accra in Zaragoza or any of the cities in Spain.”
Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng
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