Sparrow Studios, OldFilm unveil ‘The 70 Slate’ for Ghana’s 70th Independence anniversary

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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