The Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene has commissioned a “Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & Creatives (Kumawood) to drive the growth and transformation of Ghana’s film and creative arts sector”.

He made this known via Facebook, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

According to Dr Amoakohene, the committee has been tasked with: “Assessing the current state of the industry and identifying key challenges.

“Developing policies to attract investment and ensure sustainable growth.

“Exploring strategies to promote Ghanaian films both locally and internationally.

“Strengthening film infrastructure by improving production facilities and training opportunities.

“Enhancing film festivals and cultural showcases to celebrate Ghanaian storytelling and creativity.

“Fostering collaboration between stakeholders to create more opportunities for filmmakers, actors, and creatives.”

He said, “I urged the committee members to carry out their mandate with dedication, commitment, and a strong sense of unity to ensure that Kumawood and the entire creative industry reach new heights.”

“Together, we will build a globally competitive film industry that tells the rich stories of Asanteman and Ghana!” he rallied.

Kumawood sprang and flourished in the heart of the Asante Kingdom, Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region. In recent years, it has suffered some setbacks with actors and producers taking to social media to do skits instead of full movies. Dr Frank Amoakohene seeks to revive the movie scene that enjoyed local and international popularity in the 2010s.

Kumawood utilises the Twi dialect of the Akan language, telling serious and comic stories.