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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
FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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