Another major collaboration has been with the International Centre for African Music and Dance of the and the National Theatre in organizing the Ephraim Amu Memorial Lecture series. In 1998, the Centre in collaboration with the Academy instituted the Ephraim Amu Memorial lecture series, to commemorate the achievements of a humble and dedicated man from Peki Avetile, who devoted his entire life to cultural nationalism.

An educationist, reformist and creative musician, Dr Ephraim Amu left a mark on Ghana's cultural memory perhaps more than any of his contemporaries. Films on the life and deeds of the great, distinguished composer and nationalist precede the Ephraim Amu Memorial lectures, held at the National Theatre.

The event often attracts choral groups from various parts of the country, who sing and celebrate Amu's compositions at the lecture.

In the inaugural lecture, Emeritus Professor J. H. Kwabena Nketia traced the beginning of the story of Amu in order to give a synoptic portrait of him as a man of action committed to culture and development.

In the second lecture on the topic 'The Legacy of Ephraim Amu', Professor Kofi Agawu rehearsed the main outlines of Amu's life and career, explaining the nature and significance of his musical language, and outlining lessons from Amu experience for today' s composer. In the third lecture, Dr. Letitia E. Obeng speaking on Ephraim Amu: A Portrait of Cultural Patriotism, celebrated the life and times of Dr. Amu as one who carved a name for African music.

In the fourth lecture, on Music in Worship: Aid or Hindrance? Professor Emeritus, the Most Rev. Kwesi A. Dickson, raised the issue of whether music in the church has been such as to enhance its worship. He strongly advocated for a culture of excellence.

In the fifth lecture on Music and Moral Philosophy, Professor Reginald Fraser Amonoo dealt with the qualities of Amu that inspire admiration and examples of moral teachings in a selection of songs.The topic was "Music and Moral Philosophy: Ephraim Amu's Compositions Revisited.'

In the sixth lecture on "The Poetry of Dr. Ephraim Amu," Professor Lawrence Boadi examined Dr. Amu's songs to bring out their literary qualities.

In the seventh lecture, on the topic 'Theological Landmarks in the Life and Thought of Ephraim Amu' Rev. Philip Laryea, Research Fellow, Akrofi-Christaller Memorial Centre for Mission Research and Applied Theology, Akropong-Akwapim, expounded on the Theological Landmarks in the Life and Thought of Ephrairn Amu.