Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations Deputy Minister Hon. Highlighting cinema as a pure form of communication that transcends words and boundaries to convey Ghana’s distinctive culture, feelings, and identity with the world, Mohammed Adams Sukparu (MP) reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to developing a thriving, internationally competitive Ghanaian film industry.
The sector minister, Hon., was represented by the deputy minister. On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Samuel Nartey George (MP) spoke at the National Film Dialogue, which was hosted at the Cedi Hall in Legon. The discussion focused on digital innovation and the future of Ghana’s film industry.
He emphasized that the digital age’s combination of communication and film offers previously unheard-of possibilities, enabling Ghanaian stories to be seen by audiences around the world in a matter of minutes.
Hon. Sukparu gave powerful instances of how the local sector is already changing as a result of digital amplification.
He mentioned the little budgeted Ghanaian film “The Burial of Kojo,” which was distributed worldwide by Netflix and received praise from all quarters.
“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.”
He also mentioned a documentary about Ghanaian cocoa growers that was created by NAFTI students and recently screened at a European Development Conference. The documentary was made possible by online submission channels and digital editing tools.
These instances demonstrate how digitization can revolutionize the dissemination of Ghanaian material.
In order to improve Ghana’s digital ecosystem, the Deputy Minister presented the government of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama’s complete strategy.
Deliberate measures are being taken to give young creatives the fundamental digital skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century economy, and this initiative includes the vital expansion of digital infrastructure and connectivity throughout the country, guaranteeing citizens have access to dependable modern technological services.
“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,” Hon. Sukparu emphasized.
The Deputy Minister stated that in order to foster cooperation, open up new avenues, and quicken the expansion of the digital economy, strategic alliances between the creative and technology sectors are being developed.
He suggested that Ghana look into the blockchain technology for royalties in Kenya and the prosperous virtual production studios in South Africa and Nigeria.
Hon. Sukparu reiterated the Ministry’s steadfast dedication to fostering the expansion of Ghana’s creative economy via digital innovation, highlighting the fact that movies are not just for amusement but also play a crucial role in job creation, tourism, education, and national identity. When paired with innovation and digitalization, the potential is virtually limitless.
“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.
Source: newsthemegh.com