News
Third Edition of Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival Champions Black Power, Identity & Cultural Reclamation
The third edition of the Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival took opened on the 28th of November. 2025 at the Ozone Cinema inside Oyarifa Mall, marking the series of Abibitumi Abibifahodie Conference & Festival dedicated to African cultural consciousness, and the power of visual storytelling.
The opening night edition gathered cultural icons, scholars, students, and film lovers for a compelling celebration of Black identity and liberation.
Anchored by the bold theme:“What Is Black Power – Demonstration Over Conversation (Don’t Just Talk About It, Be About It),” the festival encouraged participants not only to reflect on Black empowerment but to actively embody it.
The event saw the presence of distinguished personalities including Ghanaian entertainment legend KSM and celebrated filmmaker Nii Kwatey Owoo.
Students from UniMAC, passionate film enthusiasts, and strong supporters of Ghana’s film and cultural renaissance were also in attendance and also Adjetey Anang, Ama K. Abrebrese, Abraham Haile Biru,and Selikem Ginu our juror for the film festival were also present.
Among the notable guests was Obenfo (Prof.) Obadele Kambon, a lecturer at the University of Ghana and co-founder of the festival, as well as Mr. Onuora Abuah, the Festival Director, who led the coordination and execution of the 3-day programme.
The highlight of the final night was the screening of You Hide Me, the groundbreaking documentary by Nii Kwatey Owoo.
The film provides an unflinching look into Africa’s stolen artifacts held in European museums and examines how colonialism attempted to erase African identity.
Its message resonated powerfully with the festival theme, urging viewers to shift from conversation to concrete action.
A stimulating panel session followed the screening, during which Nii Kwatey Owoo shared personal stories about filming inside the British Museum, navigating access restrictions, and the wide range of reactions the film elicited when it was first released.
While widely celebrated, the film also provoked discomfort among some audiences due to its honest confrontation of colonial realities.
The festival aims to enlighten, and reaffirmed in their commitment to cultural reclamation, identity, and Black empowerment.
As part of the continuing Abibitumi movement, attendees were also reminded of two major upcoming events: Abibitumi Virtual Conference from December 5-7, 2025, Abibitumi Conference & Abibifahodie Festival – December 12-14, 2025 at Akuapem Mampong.
Both events will extend the conversation and action steps surrounding African sovereignty, identity, and the living demonstration
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
- Sports6 days ago
Former Black Stars player opens up on personal struggles, alleges family betrayal
News2 days ago“We are working to transform the Kwahu Business Village into an international conference hub”
- News2 days ago
Kwahu Business Forum:My engagement with President Mahama has boosted my business — Lydia Forson
