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National Film Authority holds National Film Dialogue for accelerated development
THE National Film Authority (NFA) has held a National Film Dialogue aimed at engaging all stakeholders in the sector to turn the fortunes of the industry around.
The initiative held at the Cedi Conference Hall of the University of Ghana on Tuesday brought together actors, producers, crew members corporate Ghana and all the important stakeholders in the Film value chain together.
The aim of the dialogue which was under the theme; Accelerating Industry Development was to help address the various challenges bedevilling the sector.
The Deputy Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture, Yussif Issaka Jajah, on his part acknowledged the contribution of the film industry from sustainable employment to national development agenda and growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product.
He announced that the film sector is opened for investment urging investors to come on board as partners for development.
The Deputy Minister also reiterated the government resolve to protect Intellectual Property Rights and legislations that enhances growth of the industry.
Mr Jajah said the National Dialogue was a beginning to a brighter future for the film industry.
The board chairman of NFA, Ivan Quashiegah, who shared the strategic plan of the NFA gave a historic account of Ghana’s film industry, the current situation and measures to address the flaws.
According to him, their mission is to revive the industry by transforming distribution and exhibition into a vibrant accessible, and profitable ecosystem that inspires cultural pride and economic growth.
He reiterated that their target is to engage at least 1 per cent of Ghana’s population (350,000 people) to watch at least 10 good Ghanaian movies each year.
Speaking to The Spectator, the NFA boss, Kafui Danku, said she was satisfied with participation and the level of contributions.
She said, together with her board and other executives all the views expressed would be assessed and develop a blueprint out of it for the growth of the industry.
She urged all and sundry to come on board, adding that “for us to succeed, we need to bring everybody together.”
Kafui Danku thanked everyone for their participation and contributions to the success of the dialogue.
The panel discussion centered on issues of distribution, marketing, branding, production, access to funding, collaboration, media, infrastructure and improved storytelling among others.
Some participants expressed appreciation to the leadership for organising such dialogue.
According to them, stakeholder engagement was key to the success of the sector, adding that such a gathering should be a constant feature of the NFA.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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The time has come for musicians who were outstanding in the year under review in 2025 to earn nomination at Ghana’s prestigious music awards.
The much-awaited nomination for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is slated for today, March 14, 2026.
As part of measures to build up anticipation, the announcement will commenced with an hourly unveiling of nominees across all official TGMA social media platforms and partner channels from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Everything would be wrapped up in the evening with a special ceremony to officially kick off the 27th TGMA season, featuring the unveiling of the Big Five categories alongside key remarks from industry stakeholders at the Palms Convention Centre.
At the ceremony, the TGMA Calendar Indicating official schedule of activities leading up to the main awards ceremony will be unveiled.
Following the close of the submission window, the Board and the Selection Committee spent weeks reviewing works released during the year under review.
Each entry was carefully evaluated for artistic merit, technical excellence, and cultural impact to ensure that the final nominee list reflects the very best of Ghanaian music.
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards is produced by Charterhouse in partnership with TV3, Closeup, British Council, refreshed by Guinness and powered by Telecel .
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Thousands of music enthusiasts thronged the Adaklu Youth Resource Centre on Thursday night for the Torcher Experience Concert headlined by Ghanaian music icon Stonebwoy, blending entertainment with youth empowerment.
The atmosphere at the concert grounds changed, the moment Stonebwoy began his grand entry onto the stage at the “Torcher Experience” concert.
As the powerful Ewe song “Mele Gbagbe Há Wo le alia” started playing through the speakers, the crowd erupted with loud cheers and excitement waving their hands in unison, sang along, and some held up their phones with flashlights, lighting up the night as they waited to see the Bhim Nation President appear.
Notable of him, Stonebwoy stepped onto the stage with well-rehearsed symbolic choreography and energy, dressed stylishly as he was ushered on the stage by white-clad men wielding long sticks, from where he acknowledged the massive crowd.
The song created an emotional and energetic mood, making the audience feel connected to the performance. As he moved closer to the front of the stage, the cheers grew even louder, setting the tone for an unforgettable night of music and celebration in Ho and beyond as patrons celebrate music, unity and community spirit.
The venue came alive with excitement as fans sang along to popular songs and enjoyed energetic stage performances, creating a vibrant atmosphere that lasted late into the morning.
A delegation led by Mr James Gunu, together with Edem Agbana and Edem Kpotosu, Members of Parliament of Ketu North and Ho Central, respectively attended the event, and presented a citation and helped in cutting a birthday cake to the artiste in recognition of his contribution to music and youth development.
Mr Gunu commended Stonebwoy for projecting the Volta Region and Ghana onto the global stage through music while inspiring young people to pursue their talents and ambitions.
In a notable gesture during the concert, the artiste donated GH¢100,000 as seed funding towards the Volta Youth Development Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting youth entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for young people in the region.
Although the concert recorded massive patronage and lively performances, some patrons raised concerns about intermittent sound challenges; however, many remained at the venue until about 05:30am hours, cheering and calling for more performances as Stonebwoy thrilled the audience with his dynamic stagecraft and popular hits. GNA
