Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe has made a dramatic leap from the film industry into the world of diplomacy. The award-winning screen icon has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as Ghana’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.
Her nomination was announced as part of a major diplomatic reshuffle involving 15 individuals nominated for ambassadorial, high commissioner, and consul-general roles.
According to an official letter from the Office of the President, dated June 10, 2025, and signed by Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., Secretary to the President, the appointments follow consultations with the Council of State. The letter directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to initiate the necessary steps to process the nominees.
“She’s long graced our screens with elegance and passion, but now, Kalsoume Sinare is stepping into a new role this time, on the global stage,” a government source noted. “Her nomination reflects a growing recognition of cultural icons as credible ambassadors of national identity and influence.”
Before assuming her post, Sinare and the other nominees will undergo vetting and parliamentary approval.
If confirmed, she will be joining a growing list of Ghanaian public figures transitioning from public life and entertainment into diplomacy, contributing to Ghana’s soft power on the international stage.
Full List of Nominees for Ambassadorial and Diplomatic Postings:
1. Benjamin A. Quashie—Republic of South Africa
2. Kojo Bonsu—People’s Republic of China
3. Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe – Kingdom of Spain
4. Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali—United Arab Emirates
5. Hon. Captain George Kofi Nfojoh—Togolese Republic
6. Grace El Mahmoud Marabe—United Arab Emirates, Dubai
7. Prof. Ohene Adjei—Federal Republic of Germany
8. Abdul Nasiru-Deen—Republic of Turkey
9. Theresah Adjei-Mensah—Czech Republic
10. Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso—India
11. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, Ph.D.—Canada
12. Dr. Margaret Miewien Chebere—Denmark
13. Labik Joseph Yaani – Equatorial Guinea
14. Nii Amasah Namoale—Federative Republic of Brazil
15. Dr. Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo—Republic of Senegal
These nominations highlight the diversity of backgrounds and expertise being brought into Ghana’s diplomatic corps as the country strengthens its presence and partnerships across key global regions.
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