Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on industry stakeholders to invest sustainably in Africa’s film industry to create jobs and drive economic growth.
She made the call at the maiden edition of the Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) 2025 on Dec 13, an event, organised to celebrate African storytelling and recognise outstanding films and industry professionals.
The ceremony convened filmmakers, producers and creatives from across the country.
She urged filmmakers, especially emerging creatives, to focus on professionalism rather than visibility.
According to Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, African stories must be told with purpose, in order to compete effectively on the global stage.
The Vice President commended REFFA for providing a platform that recognises talent and creates opportunities for African films to access regional and international markets.
She noted that such initiatives help project African stories globally while maintaining their culture.
The Vice President further congratulated all award winners and participants and expressed optimism about the future of REFFA, describing it as a platform for nurturing young talent and strengthening African storytelling.
