Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, lauded a performance by the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts depicting the transatlantic slave trade. The reenactment took place at Osu Castle, a significant historical site linked to the slave trade, during the Next Steps Juneteenth commemoration. Ablakwa described the performance as masterful, highlighting its impact and educational value. The event aimed to remember and reflect on the history of the transatlantic slave trade. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The reenactment served as a poignant reminder of the atrocities of the slave trade and its lasting legacy. The Minister’s praise underscores the importance of artistic expression in confronting difficult historical truths.