Minister of Tourism and Creative Arts, Catherine Abelema Afeku, has praised Sarkodie for putting Ghana on the international map.

The rapper and the Minister held a meeting during the week when Afeku praised the star.

She congratulated the rapper for his exploits outside the country, which is raising high the flag of Ghana everywhere.

The meeting, which was attended by Mark Okraku Mantey, saw discussions over the industry in Ghana and how to revive it.

Watch Joy New report on the meeting below…