Reviving Kumawood: Ashanti Minister Unveils 17-Member Committee to Rejuvenate Film Industr
Taskforce set to develop strategic plans and create sustainable opportunities for Ghana’s struggling movie industry.
- The committee will craft a roadmap to rejuvenate Kumawood and boost employment
- Veteran actors like Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu and Bill Asamoah join the taskforce
- Minister urges members to collaborate for a successful industry transformation
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has officially inaugurated a 17-member ministerial committee dedicated to breathing new life into Kumawood, the region’s struggling film industry.
With Kumawood experiencing a decline in recent years, the committee has been entrusted with formulating a strategic plan to rejuvenate the industry and foster sustainable employment for its stakeholders.
Chaired by Bishop Ofori-Adu, the committee includes notable industry figures such as veteran actors Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu and Bill Asamoah.
During the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, Dr. Amoakohene emphasized the need for unity and commitment among members, stressing that collective effort is key to securing government support and reviving the industry.
“All we need from you is to unite and work together because that unity will encourage the president to push more effort into reviving the industry,” he stated.
