UPSA alumnus Nicholas Nartey selected for European creative residency

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has supported its internationalisation drive through Nicholas Nartey, popularly known as “Big Ghun,” a graduate of the MA Brands & Communications programme, who recently took part in a creative entrepreneurship residency in Europe. UPSA recommended Nartey for the ITACA Project (CREA), an international programme that ran from October 20 to December 6, 2025. The residency focused on creative entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation in the arts and cultural sector. The programme brought together creatives from Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and other African countries, encouraging cross-cultural learning and collaboration. Participants also visited creative and media institutions to learn how film, music, and digital media are developed and managed as businesses. Reflecting on the experience, Nartey said the residency helped him understand how arts and business can work together as a sustainable economic force. UPSA noted that opportunities like this align with its goal of equipping students and alumni with practical skills, global exposure, and industry-relevant training.