Celebrated actress and filmmaker Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to serve as Ghana’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.

Her nomination, part of a wider list of diplomatic appointments announced on June 21, 2025, was officially communicated through a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama.

The latest diplomatic reshuffle includes 15 individuals selected to represent Ghana as ambassadors, high commissioners, and a consul-general designate in various countries.

Sinare joins this group of high-profile appointees, bringing with her a distinguished career in the creative industry and a strong background in public advocacy.

Known for her dynamic performances in iconic films like Out of Sight, Crossfire, Ties That Bind, and Trinity, Kalsoume Sinare became a staple of Ghanaian cinema in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Her powerful screen presence and ability to take on diverse roles earned her numerous awards, including accolades at the Ghana Movie Awards and recognition at the Golden Movie Awards Africa in 2021 for her longstanding contribution to the industry.

Beyond her work in film, Sinare is also a producer and vocal advocate for social change, particularly in areas of gender empowerment, education, and youth development.

She holds a diploma in Theatre Arts from the University of Ghana, Legon, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Public Service and Governance (2021) and a master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy (2023) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

At age 58, her appointment marks a continued effort by the Mahama administration to strengthen ties with key international partners.

Spain remains an important ally to Ghana in sectors such as trade, tourism, renewable energy, and migration cooperation.

Sinare is among several high-profile appointees named in this diplomatic shake-up, including Benjamin A. Quashie as High Commissioner to South Africa, former Kumasi Mayor Kojo Bonsu as ambassador to China, and Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso, former Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, as ambassador to India.

All nominees are subject to the usual vetting and confirmation procedures before they officially take up their new assignments.

Her nomination adds to the growing trend of prominent creatives being tapped to serve in governance roles under the Mahama administration.