Ms Danku (middle) with Mr Madjie (second left) and others
The Chief Executive of Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Madjie, has hosted the National Film Authority (NFA) Executive Secretary, Kafui Danku, to discuss strategies for making the creative sector, especially movie industry, a more attractive option for investors.
The engagement provided the opportunity for both parties to explore strategic partnership that will enhance the production, distribution and promotion of Ghanaian films both locally and internationally.
Further discussions also centered on the need for better industry data, increased stakeholder involvement, and new ways to finance local film production and distribution.
Simon Madjie commended the Executive Secretary for their immense contribution in the movie industry and hoped to see more improvement.
The CEO emphasised the film industry’s potential for economic growth and job creation, stating, “The film industry holds immense potential not only as a cultural asset but as a driver of economic growth and job creation.”
Madjie affirmed GIPC’s dedication to collaborating with the NFA to unlock these investment opportunities and boost Ghana’s creative economy.
Danku highlighted the importance of a strong investment framework for the film sector.
She stressed the need for structured engagement with stakeholders, including roundtable forums, to discuss funding, investor incentives, and infrastructure development.
The CEO of NFA aims to foster a conducive environment for the growth of the creative arts industry, empower practitioners, and drive significant contributions to Ghana’s GDP in her role as the CEO and Executive Secretary of the NFA.
Kafui Danku has been working as a filmmaker since 2008 and has been an executive producer at ABC Pictures Limited since 2013. She has also worked with the UNHCR as a Repatriation Assistant.
