In a historic move for Ghanaian cinema, premier production houses Sparrow Studios and OldFilm Productions have joined forces to unveil the largest film slate in the country’s history.

Dubbed ‘The 70 Slate’, the groundbreaking initiative by acclaimed filmmakers Shirley Frimpong-Manso and Peter Sedufia is in celebration of Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary.

The slate will see the release of three major films celebrating Ghana’s heritage and future through world-class storytelling. They include ‘The Return of Makunse’, slated for release in December, ‘Nkrumah’s Red’, Gold and Green, penciled for July 2027, and ‘I Told You So’, set for December 2027.

This marks the first time two major Ghanaian production houses have collaborated at such a scale a bold statement of unity, creative excellence, and intent to position Ghana as the epicentre of African cinema.

The initiative is being executed in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, and the National Film Authority (NFA).

Speaking at a press conference held on Tuesday, September 8, at the Omanye Hall, Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Director and Producer of Sparrow Studios, said the films will celebrate Ghana’s cultural heritage, examine who we have become as a society, inspire pride, unity and self-reflection, and revive cinema culture across all regions.

She added that the project also seeks to attract diaspora engagement and tourism, position Ghana as a creative leader in Africa’s new cinematic era, and entertain Ghanaians both at home and around the world in commemoration of Ghana’s 70th anniversary.

On his part, Peter Sedufia of OldFilm Productions expressed appreciation to Shirley Frimpong-Manso for accepting his proposal to collaborate on the historic project.

He promised patrons of a quality and timeless production considering the investment and attention to details.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme 

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Ghana’s biggest fashion and music showcase, Rhythms on Da Runway (RODR), will return on November 28, 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre for its 16th edition.

Described by the BBC as “the biggest cultural exposé in Africa,” this year’s event is themed ‘UNBOUND’; a celebration of fashion, music and individual expression without limits.

According to organizers, the idea behind ‘Unbound’ – Because You’ve Got Style is simple: “if fashion is made for everyone, everyone should be able to see themselves in it.”

For years, the statement noted, fashion has been shaped by narrow ideas of who belongs on the runway, with certain body types, ages and abilities placed at the center while many others are left out. UNBOUND seeks to open that picture.

This year’s runway will welcome people with different abilities, backgrounds, body types and personal stories, influencing model casting, the collections, the stories told through clothes and the way guests experience the event.

Beyond the runway, UNBOUND will create room for young people to learn from established designers, gain practical experience and explore careers within fashion and the wider creative industry. It will also open conversations around adaptive fashion, accessible event design, talent discovery, mentorship and employment.

Organizers say the theme also presents opportunities for sponsors, development organizations and donors to support disability inclusion, youth training, creative enterprise and accessible experiences, helping new talent enter the industry and creating practical pathways into Africa’s growing Orange Economy.

The night will bring together a formidable lineup of fashion designers and music stars from Ghana and across the African diaspora, with strong collections, live performances and an all-star cast of celebrity models.

The evening will also feature the Black Star Awards, a celebration of public figures shaping Africa’s future through bold leadership, transformative development and contributions to the continent’s Orange Economy.

Participating designers, artists, award recipients and other event details will be announced in the coming weeks.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme