The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has emphasized the importance of telling Ghana’s untold stories through film. Speaking at the Africa Cinema Summit in Accra, he highlighted the role of cinema in preserving culture and heritage.
During the summit, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II urged the government to produce a film that tells the story of legendary Ghanaian boxer Azumah Nelson.
He described Azumah Nelson’s story as one that embodies culture, inspiration, and projection for the future, urging the government to pursue such stories vigorously.
Azumah Nelson, a former professional boxer, was a two-weight world champion and is widely regarded as one of the greatest African boxers of all time. His achievements in the boxing ring have inspired many and deserve to be showcased through a film.
The King also touched on the negative portrayal of Africa by foreign media and encouraged Africans to use film as a tool for social change. He emphasized the importance of cinema in cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and social transformation.
The Africa Cinema Summit, organized by the National Film Authority, aims to promote the growth of local content production and consumption in African cinema.
The summit, which runs from October 7 to October 10, has drawn filmmakers and industry experts from across the globe to discuss ways to enhance the African cinema industry.
This year’s summit features discussions on collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth in the film industry.
Notable personalities like English actor of Ghanaian descent, Idris Elba, have participated in the event, further highlighting its significance in promoting African cinema.
As part of the summit, a Legacy Award ceremony will be held to recognize the contributions of individuals to the African cinema industry.
The event has brought together key stakeholders in the industry, including the Filmhouse Group (Nigeria), Silverbird Cinema (Ghana), and other cinema exhibitors from different African countries.
