Media personalities were asked to pay for accreditation before covering this year’s Cape Coast Fetu Festival.


The Cape Coast Fetu festival has sparked an important discussion about the treatment of media practitioners. This year, online media personalities, bloggers, vloggers, content creators and media promoters were required to pay for accreditation before they could cover the event.

Even local bloggers and content creators within Cape Coast and its surrounding communities were not exempt. These young media enthusiasts, who work to promote the community and its festivals, were charged before being allowed to film or report.

In some cases, individuals were prevented from capturing footage because they lacked accreditation. While proper media management is necessary, it raises a critical question: should those who voluntarily help promote culture, tourism, and the local economy face financial barriers?

Festivals should unite communities and showcase heritage, not block the voices of those helping to tell the story. Supporting local media ensures that our traditions reach a wider audience.


Notably, some media personalities and content creators — including Eii Ato , Eric Fletcher Mensah — have publicly raised concerns about this development.


Your Thoughts: Should local bloggers and media promoters be granted free access to cover cultural festivals?