The filmmaker and director arrived in Ghana on Sunday, March 27. Spike Lee arrived in Ghana ahead of US Vice President Kamal Harris' three-day visit to Ghana.


The filmmaker is said to be part of the US Vice President's creative arts team. Spike Lee was met at the Kotoka International Airport by the Beyond The Return team and the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kwesi Agyeman.

Famous American film director Spike Lee in Ghana


The Beyond The Return team shared a video of the actor being greeted by some traditional dancers and surrounded by some fans. Annabelle Renee, Director of the Beyond The Return Secretariat, also at the airport, said:

“The last time we met, I told him I was about to move to Ghana. That was in 2018. Now he’s here in Ghana, and I got to welcome him at the airport.

“This really is amazing, and I continue to be happy that more African Americans are making the trip to connect with Ghana.”

Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is an American filmmaker and actor. Lee’s work has continually explored race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues

Some of his films include Malcolm X, Da 5 Bloods, BlacKkKlansman, Inside Man and many others.

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