The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu (MP), has reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to building a vibrant, globally competitive Ghanaian film industry, highlighting film as a pure form of communication that transcends words and borders to share Ghana’s unique culture, emotions, and identity with the world.
The Deputy Minister was speaking on behalf of the sector Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) at the National Film Dialogue on Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, held at the Cedi Hall, Legon to discuss the future of Ghana’s film industry, with a strong emphasis on digital innovation.
He stressed that the convergence of film and communication in the digital age presents unprecedented opportunities, allowing Ghanaian stories to reach global audiences within minutes.
Hon. Sukparu provided compelling examples of how digital amplification is already transforming the local industry. He cited “The Burial of Kojo,” a Ghanaian film produced on a modest budget, which achieved global distribution through Netflix, reaching millions and earning international acclaim.
“Furthermore, young animators in Kumasi are leveraging open-source software and YouTube tutorials to create short films that are gaining significant traction on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.”
Another notable achievement, he indicated, is a documentary on Ghanaian cocoa farmers, produced by NAFTI students, which was recently screened at a European Development Conference, facilitated by digital editing tools and online submission platforms. These examples illustrate the transformative power of digitalization in bringing Ghanaian content to a wider audience.
The Deputy Minister outlined the government of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama’s comprehensive agenda to strengthen Ghana’s digital ecosystem. This initiative includes the crucial expansion of digital infrastructure and connectivity across the nation, ensuring citizens have access to reliable modern technological services, adding, deliberate steps are being taken to equip young creatives with the essential digital skills needed to thrive in the 21st-century economy.
Hon Sukparu highlighted that “The government is also dedicated to fostering innovation in areas such as content creation, post-production, and distribution, aiming to position Ghana’s creative industries for global competition.”
The Deputy Minister said strategic partnerships between the technology and creative sectors are being cultivated to drive collaborations, unlock new opportunities, and accelerate the growth of the digital economy. He mentioned successful virtual production studios in South Africa and Nigeria, and blockchain technology for royalties in Kenya, as models for Ghana to explore.
Hon. Sukparu reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to supporting the growth of Ghana’s creative economy through digital innovation, emphasising, that film is not merely entertainment but a vital component for job creation, tourism, education, and national identity, with endless possibilities when combined with digitalization and innovation.
“The Ministry pledges to stand with filmmakers, invest in the digital backbone of the industry, and help project Ghana’s stories to the world “loudly, proudly, and globally”, he added.
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