The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is set to join high-profile dignitaries at the second edition of the Africa Cinema Summit, scheduled to take place from October 7th to 10th, 2024, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
The summit, organized by the National Film Authority (NFA), will bring together key stakeholders from the global cinema industry to engage in discussions centered on African cinema.
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the NFA paid a courtesy call on King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II to officially extend an invitation to the event. During the visit, the King, who has a strong appreciation for the arts and has previously worked in the creative industry, graciously accepted the invitation and praised the role of cinema in preserving culture.
He stressed the importance of producing films that highlight the Ghanaian narrative and pledged his support for the efforts led by the National Film Authority.
The Africa Cinema Summit is a three-day event aimed at addressing the unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities within the African cinema space. The summit provides a platform for participants to network, form partnerships, and foster collaborations that will drive growth in the industry.
Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, led the delegation, which included Gyasiwa Ansah, Head of Production, and Daniel Amoateng, Head of Film Classification. Together, they emphasized the importance of the summit in shaping the future of African cinema.
This year’s edition of the summit will build on the success of the inaugural event, which took place last year and attracted filmmakers from 20 African countries to Ghana for discussions on expanding cinema across the continent. The 2024 summit will particularly focus on the quality of local content production, pushing for increased investment in African cinemas.
Key partners for this year’s event include Filmhouse Group (Nigeria), Silverbird Cinema (Ghana), Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, Century CineMax (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda), and Canal Olympia.
The summit is expected to serve as a crucial platform for furthering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth in the African cinema industry.