The National Film Authority (NFA) and the Africa Monologue Challenge (AMC) have pledged to deepen collaboration as the Challenge enters its third season, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening Africa’s creative and cultural industries.
A delegation from the AMC Secretariat, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mawuko Kuadzi, met with the new CEO of the NFA, Madam Kafui Danku, in Accra to present an impact report and reaffirm the partnership between the two bodies.
The AMC delegation included Chief Operating Officer 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, Mr. Dwomoh-Doyen praised the NFA’s long-standing support and highlighted the broader vision of AMC as a pan-African platform. “The Africa Monologue Challenge is fast becoming a hub for development through storytelling, cultural exchange, and continental partnerships,” he said. He added that AMC is working with partners such as the Africa Prosperity Network, AfCFTA, Afrexim Bank, and several African governments to help the continent take control of its narrative while creating new social and economic opportunities.
The report outlined the Challenge’s impact since its launch, from bringing together thousands of young creatives across Africa and the diaspora to reshaping global perceptions of the continent through storytelling. It also pointed to AMC’s potential as a driver of regional economic integration through the creative economy.
In her response, Madam Danku commended AMC for its progress and promised continued support from the Authority. “The Africa Monologue Challenge has demonstrated real impact, and we are proud to walk this journey with you,” she said.
The AMC team also revealed new milestones, including a partnership with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Culture and Francophonie to host Season 3 of the Challenge in Abidjan in March 2026. Plans are also underway for a pan-African feature film based on the Challenge, to be shot in Uganda and featuring finalists from the maiden edition in lead roles.
Mr. Kuadzi stressed that AMC is positioning itself as a hub for creative and economic exchange through masterclasses, conferences, tourism, and trade promotion, in addition to film and television productions. “With the backing of continental partners, AMC aims to create sustainable opportunities that extend far beyond the arts,” he said.
Madam Danku further disclosed that she would present AMC’s proposals to the NFA Board to explore deeper involvement in both the Côte d’Ivoire showcase and the planned pan-African film project.
This renewed partnership signals Ghana’s growing leadership in the creative industry and affirms AMC’s role as a platform for cultural diplomacy, storytelling, and economic growth across Africa.
