On May 23, in Accra, the Ghana News Agency reported that Maltese Ambassador Jean Claude Galea Mallia held a significant diplomatic meeting with a Ghanaian creative team. The purpose was to discuss potential collaborations between Malta’s film and business industries and the dynamic African creative sector.
A statement sent to the Ghana News Agency in Accra mentioned that the group was headed by Mawuko Kuadzi, an acclaimed casting director who made history as the first African to claim the illustrious Artios Award during the award’s 40 years of existence.
Mawuko Kuadzi bestowed the accolade upon the ambassador, serving as an emblem for the squad’s proficiency and commitment to advancing a Pan-African creative economy.
The award, bestowed upon him due to his exceptional work in casting, underscores the increasing worldwide acknowledgment of African prowess in the realm of creative arts.
“This Artios Award isn’t merely a personal accomplishment; it’s an acknowledgment of the remarkable talents across Africa. We are prepared to present this talent on the world platform,” stated Mawuko Kuadzi at the gathering.
Accompanying Mawuko Kuadzi were Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, President of the African Chamber of Content Producers; veteran actor Fred Amugi; and actor and insurance consultant Peter Ritchie.
According to the announcement, the group detailed their forthcoming African film initiatives, highlighting chances for Maltese companies to participate via product placement and possible joint productions with filmmakers from Malta.
The purpose of these efforts is to encourage partnerships across different cultures that prove advantageous for all sectors involved.
According to the declaration made by Mr. Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, the purpose of their delegation was expressed as follows: “The aim here is to reshape Africa’s global perception using content creation with an intention to boost trading activities and investments. This objective will be achieved via focused narrative crafted both within Africa and among genuine supporters.”
According to him, this emphasis highlighted the organization’s dedication to promoting favorable stories about Africa via innovative projects.
Ambassador Jean Claude Galea Mallia greeted the group with warm hospitality, assuring them of the embassy’s commitment to help build essential connections and networks crucial for the success of these endeavors.
“We’re thrilled to back this initiative. Given Malta’s extensive history in both cinema and commerce, we believe there’s significant promise in joining forces with Africa’s vibrant creative community,” he stated confidently.
He emphasized the strong historical connections between Malta and Ghana, pointing out that Malta played an important part in founding the National Lottery Authority of Ghana more than six decades ago. This collaboration remains beneficial for both nations.
This gathering marks an opportunity to bolster ties between Malta and Ghana via the medium of creative arts.
Through pooling their resources, these countries seek to strengthen an integrated African creative sector that fosters internal commerce, stimulates economic expansion, and enhances Africa’s global reputation.
GNA
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