The official trailer for King of Tɛma, Ghana’s first feature film made entirely in and about the city of Tema, has been released.
The film, directed and produced by Kobina de Graft-Johnson, represents a significant step forward for Ghana’s film industry and for Tema’s growing creative community.
Produced by Anibok Studios in association with Organized Khaoz Productions, King of Tɛma is described as a gritty crime drama exploring loyalty, betrayal, and redemption in an urban landscape where ambition often collides with faith and survival.
According to director Kobina de Graft-Johnson, the project seeks to extend Ghana’s storytelling tradition while giving voice to new perspectives from Tema. “Tema has always been a city of builders,” he said.
“Now we’re building our stories on screen.”
King of Tɛma is the first feature film to be conceived, written, directed and produced by a native of Tema.
The production celebrates authenticity and community collaboration, echoing Ghana’s cinematic heritage shaped by pioneers like Kwaw Ansah.
Media personality Ivy Prosper described the trailer as “raw, authentic storytelling from Tema to the world,” noting the film’s grounded approach and emotional realism.
The film features a blend of Ghana’s seasoned actors and emerging talents, including Fred Amugi, Kingsley Yamoah, David “Big Tim” Osabutey, Kweku Elliott, Mynna Otoo, Melvin Dain and Naya Pratt.
The film will premiere first in Tema with an exclusive screening at Avalon Gardens, Community 25, on Thursday, November 7, 2025, followed by a red-carpet event at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall, on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Additional screenings will take place the same day at Silverbird Cinemas, West Hills Mall.
Filmed entirely in Tema, King of Tɛma captures the pulse and spirit of the industrial city, portraying characters whose choices test the limits of loyalty and faith.
The film aims to highlight both the challenges and resilience that define everyday life in Ghana’s port city.
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