The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Michael Drew, has underscored the enduring resilience and cultural strength of African-descended peoples during his state visit to Ghana.

Speaking at the Jubilee House, Dr Drew revealed that a speech by former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama at last year’s United Nations General Assembly inspired his journey.

“There are a lot of speeches given at the UN, but I particularly listened to your speech, and it inspired me,” he said.

“I told my team I wanted to meet you. And I'm not only meeting you, but you have welcomed me. Thank you very much.”

Describing his arrival in Ghana as both emotional and deeply familiar, Dr Drew highlighted the unbroken cultural ties between the Caribbean and Africa.

“As I arrived in Ghana and drove along the streets, I could not tell whether I was at home or in a foreign country,” he reflected.

Dr. Drew framed his visit not merely as a diplomatic engagement but as a reunion across generations, a symbolic reconnection of family separated by history. “We come not only as partners in diplomacy, but as family reconnecting across the Atlantic,” he said.

He also acknowledged the painful legacy of the transatlantic slave trade while celebrating the enduring spirit of African-descended peoples.

“The transatlantic slave trade possibly separated our ancestors, but it did not erase their identity, culture, intellect, or resilience,” Dr Drew observed.

“In our music, spirituality, cuisine, and communal traditions, the spirit of Africa lives on in Saint Kitts and Nevis and across the Caribbean.”

By emphasising shared heritage and the unwavering perseverance of Afro-descended communities, Dr Drew’s visit highlights a narrative of survival, pride, and cultural continuity, reflecting the resilience that has allowed African traditions to flourish across the globe.