Officials of the National Film Authority of Ghana (NFA) and the Africa Monologue Challenge (AMC)
The National Film Authority of Ghana (NFA) and the Africa Monologue Challenge (AMC) have renewed their commitment to advancing Africa’s creative and cultural industries.
They have also pledged to deepen collaboration as the Challenge enters its third season.
A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Monday said a delegation from the AMC Secretariat, led by CEO Mawuko Kuadzi, who also heads MK Casting, met the new CEO of the NFA, Madam Kafui Danku, to present an impact report and reaffirm the long-standing partnership between the two institutions.
The AMC team also included COO Nana Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, President of the African Chamber of Content Producers, management team member Mynna Otoo, Executive Secretary Esther Kumawu, and production team member Alex Barawusu.
Presenting the report, Nana Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin praised the NFA’s continuous support and emphasized the broader vision of AMC.
“The Africa Monologue Challenge is the first of its kind Pan-African creative competition, which is fast becoming a hub for Africa’s development through storytelling, cultural exchange, and continental partnerships,” he said.
“We are working with visionary partners, including the Africa Prosperity Network, AfCFTA, Afrexim Bank, and several governments, to ensure that Africa controls its narrative while also unlocking economic and social opportunities for its people.”
The report highlighted the achievements of AMC since its inception, including its ability to bring together thousands of young creatives from across Africa and the diaspora, its role in projecting Africa’s image positively on international platforms, and its potential as a catalyst for economic integration through the creative economy.
In response, Madam Kafui Danku commended the AMC team for their dedication and results, expressed gratitude for the work done over the years, and assured them of the Authority’s support.
“The National Film Authority remains committed to causes that promote national and Pan-African development. The Africa Monologue Challenge has demonstrated real impact, and we are proud to walk this journey with you,” she said.
The AMC team also briefed the NFA on the status of AMC projects, including the official partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Francophonie of Côte d’Ivoire to host AMC Season 3 in Abidjan in March 2026.
They also revealed plans for the production of the first truly Pan-African feature film, a spin-off of the Challenge featuring the finalists of the maiden edition as lead actors, to be shot in Uganda.
According to the CEO of the Africa Monologue Challenge, Mawuko Kuadzi, AMC was poised to become a Pan-African hub showcasing the continent’s best through workshops, masterclasses, conferences, cultural exchanges, tourism and trade promotion, reality shows, short films, and feature productions.
“With the backing of regional bodies such as AfCFTA and Afrexim Bank, as well as the support of African governments and partners like the Africa Prosperity Network, AMC aims to create sustainable opportunities that go beyond the arts, bridging into trade, investment, and continental integration,” he said.
Madam Danku disclosed that she would be meeting the NFA Board to deliberate on the Authority’s future commitment towards both AMC Season 3 in Côte d’Ivoire and the Pan-African feature film project.
The renewal of this partnership underscores Ghana’s leadership in Africa’s creative industry and demonstrates the growing recognition of the AMC as a vital platform for creative expression, cultural diplomacy, and economic development across the continent.
