The second edition of the Africa Cinema Summit (ACS) kick started on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
Organized by Ghana’s National Film Authority (NFA), the summit, themed “Is Cinema Relevant in African Communities” is set to conclude on Thursday, October 10.
Iconic British actor Idris Elba who is also the Chairman of IE7 and The Akuna Group is headlining the three-day event.
Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Creative Arts, and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer together with his Deputy, Mark Okraku Mantey, and industry stakeholders from across Africa, including Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Angola graced the event on its first day on Monday.
The summit is also attracting executives from the African diaspora and representatives from investment bodies like Afreximbank and IFC.
The CEO of the National Film Authority, Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, delivered the keynote address to officially begin the Second edition of the Africa Cinema Summit.
Juliet Asante during the launch of the Africa Cinema Summit in June touted the region’s cinematic prowess and called for a holistic approach in Africa Cinema industry.
On Tuesday, October 8th, the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, will grace the event as the Guest of Honor.
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