Transforming African Narratives: Highlights from the Africa Cinema Summit 2024.
The Africa Cinema Summit (ACS) 2024 has wrapped up successfully in Accra, Ghana, where filmmakers, industry leaders, and cultural advocates gathered to discuss the pivotal role of cinema in shaping African narratives and fostering social change. Spanning three days, from October 7 to 9, the summit was themed “The Relevance of Cinema in African Communities” and featured an array of keynotes, film screenings, and strategic discussions. One of the summit's standout events was the premiere of The Uprising – Wives on Strike 3, which humorously tackled critical social issues. Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, the CEO of the National Film Authority of Ghana, highlighted the need to revive cinema in African communities, noting that a staggering 90% of Africans have never watched a film in a theater. The summit also hosted a fireside chat with renowned Nigerian actress and filmmaker Omoni […]
