Accra, March 30, – The Republic of Congo and Ghana have launched a landmark creative partnership aimed at bridging Francophone and Anglophone Africa through film, culture, and shared storytelling.
The initiative, dubbed the Congo–Ghana Creative Corridor, seeks to integrate the creative economies of both countries and promote a unified African narrative on the global stage.
The collaboration is being spearheaded by Madam Claudia Yoka, a filmmaker and Presidential Technical Advisor from the Republic of Congo, who led a delegation that included actress Ms. Monie Lek and filmmaker Mr. Dymo Sow.
During the visit, the delegation engaged key stakeholders in Ghana’s creative industry, including Madam Kafui Danku, Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority (NFA), veteran filmmaker Mr. Roger Quartey, and award-winning filmmaker Madam Juliet Asante. Discussions focused on fostering co-productions, talent exchange, and policy alignment to support seamless collaboration across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
Madam Yoka said Ghana’s historic contribution to the growth of Nigeria’s film industry served as a major inspiration for the partnership.
“Ghana has proven that it knows how to build film industries. We have seen what Ghana did with Nigeria. Now we want Ghana to do the same with the Republic of Congo,” she stated.
She expressed confidence in Ghanaian expertise and indicated that the Congolese government was fully committed to the initiative.
Madam Kafui Danku affirmed the Government of Ghana’s readiness to support the collaboration, noting that efforts would be made to remove bureaucratic barriers and create a conducive environment for co-productions. She reiterated Ghana’s ambition to become a hub for continental creative partnerships.
Mr. Roger Quartey highlighted Ghana’s track record in building film industries across the region, including collaborations with Nigeria and Liberia, and pledged to support training and capacity-building initiatives for creatives in Congo.
Madam Juliet Asante also welcomed the partnership, stressing its potential to empower creatives, particularly women, through mentorship and cross-border opportunities. She further supported plans to link the Black Star International Film Festival with a Congolese festival to expand audiences and elevate African cinema.
As part of the initiative, renowned casting director Mawuko Kuadzi has been engaged to lead casting for a proposed Congo-Ghana film project expected to commence in the coming months.
Stakeholders from the African Chamber of Content Producers (ACCP) described the partnership as a model for continental creative integration, urging African leaders to recognise the creative economy as a strategic driver of development and unity.
The Congolese delegation also toured potential filming locations in Ghana as preparations advance for the flagship joint production, which is expected to demonstrate the power of cross-border collaboration and inspire similar initiatives across Africa.
GHBUSS
March 30, 2026
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