Entertainment
GIPC, NFA discuss future of creative sector
The Chief Executive of Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr Simon Madjie, has hosted the National Film Authority (NFA) Executive Secretary, Ms Kafui Danku, to discuss strategies for making the creative sector, especially movie industry, a more attractive option for investors.
The engagement provided the opportunity for both parties to explore strategic partnership that will enhance the production, distribution and promotion of Ghanaian films both locally or internationally.
Further discussions also centered on the need for better industry data, increased stakeholder involvement, and new ways to finance local film production and distribution.
Mr Simon Madjie commended the Executive Secretary for their immense contribution in the movie industry and hoped to see more improvement.
The CEO emphasised the film industry’s potential for economic growth and job creation, stating, “The film industry holds immense potential not only as a cultural asset but as a driver of economic growth and job creation.”
Mr Madjie affirmed GIPC’s dedication to collaborating with the NFA to unlock these investment opportunities and boost Ghana’s creative economy.
Ms Danku highlighted the importance of a strong investment framework for the film sector. She stressed the need for structured engagement with stakeholders, including roundtable forums, to discuss funding, investor incentives, and infrastructure development.
The CEO of NFA aims to foster a conducive environment for the growth of the creative arts industry, empower practitioners, and drive significant contributions to Ghana’s GDP in her role as the CEO and Executive Secretary of the NFA.
Kafui Danku has been working as a filmmaker since 2008 and has been an executive producer at ABC Pictures Limited since 2013. She has also worked with the UNHCR as a Repatriation Assistant.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
The Kumasi metropolis was thrown into a state of frenzy last Saturday as thousands of fans flocked the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert that climaxed the 2025 Momo Fest.
Despite a heavy rainfall, the event, powered by MTN, drew unprecedented crowds for the month-long initiative to promote financial inclusion, the use of mobile money, and raise awareness on MoMo fraud prevention.
The musical event was preceded by educational roadshows, cashless market fairs, and community engagement activities across the country.
Vendors at the MoMo Cashless Market and Fair, set up within the stadium premises, offered goods and services payable exclusively through mobile money, giving patrons a live demonstration of MoMo’s utility.
The concert, headlined by multiple award-winning rapper Sarkodie, featured performances from several high-profile Ghanaian artistes including Medikal, Kofi Kinaata, Donzy, Kweku Smoke, and Efya.
But the appearance of Shatta Wale, who joined Sarkodie on stage, took the excitement a notch higher as it marked a rare public collaboration between the two top acts.
The event would go into the history books as one of the largest music gatherings in Kumasi and a fitting conclusion to a festival that sought to blend innovation with entertainment.
Funeral rites for the late Ghanaian music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, will be held on December 6 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Later in the evening of December 6, there will be a DL cocktail party at the Rattray Park, which will feature top musicians in the country.
Announcing the funeral arrangements on behalf of the family, former Manhyia North Member of Parliament, Collins Owusu Amankwa, said the decision was reached after consultations with Manhyia, government, and other key stakeholders.
The family cautioned the public to desist from disrespecting the legend on social media by spreading falsehood about his marital status.
Daddy Lumba, 60, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness.
Following his death, a book of condolence was opened at his East Legon residence for loved ones, friends, colleagues, and fans to pay tribute to his iconic memory.
Subsequently, the government, in collaboration with the Creative Arts Agency, organised a candlelight vigil in his memory at Independence Square in Accra on August 2.
This was later followed by a One Week Observation at the same venue on August 30, which was attended by people from all walks of life.
Born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta in the Ashanti Region, Daddy Lumba started his music career at a young age. He later joined the Lumba Brothers alongside Nana Acheampong in Germany before launching a solo career.
With about 32 albums and over 200 songs to his credit, Daddy Lumba thrilled the world with classic hits such as “Aben Wo Ha,” “Yentie Obiaa,” “Playboy,” “Theresa,” “Sika Asem,” “Mensei Da,” “Makra Mo,” and many others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
