Dr. Amoakohene Announces Kumawood Revival Plan After Ashanti Festival 2025 Success

Ashanti Regional Minister Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene has taken a major step toward reviving the Kumawood movie industry, assembling an all-star committee to lead the charge. The Minister made the announcement on his facebook timeline, following the success of Ashanti Festival 2025.

In his post, Dr. Amoakohene revealed:

In my quest to support the revival of the movie industry in the Ashanti Region, I set up a dedicated team to engage stakeholders and explore strategic pathways for bringing our beloved Kumawood industry back to life.

While working on this important task, the team also showcased their creativity and unity through a brilliant performance during the recently held #AshantiFest2025. I’m pleased to announce that they have now presented a comprehensive report on the Kumawood project – a product of their dedication, teamwork, and passion for the arts.

“Kofabae” as he’s affectionately called by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, concluded his announcement with an optimistic note:

A great future awaits our creative industry! Ashanti Rising 🫶🏼

The revival committee boasts some of the biggest names in Ghana’s film industry:

Chairman: Bishop David Ofori-Adu
Secretary: Emmanuel Opoku Anane (Awukye)

Industry Representatives:
• James Aboagye (Film Producers Association of Ghana)
• Khalifa Adams Khalifa (Film Directors Guild of Ghana)
• Alejandro Peterson (Film Crew Association of Ghana)
• Mohammed Iddrisu Abdellah (Zongo Filmmakers Association)
• Bill Asamoah (Ghana Actors Guild)
• Frank Adu Paprah (YouTube Producers)
• Zakaria Abdulai (Audiovisual Rights Society of Ghana)

Creative Powerhouses:
• Asare Bediako (Writer/Filmmaker)
• Frank Fiifi Gharbin (Art Director)
• Samuel Nyamekye (Executive Producer)
• Sylvester Agyapong (Actor)
• Mercy Asiedu, Rebecca Mauro, and Michael Afranie (Actors)

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As previously reported on NdwompaRadio.com, this initiative follows Dr. Amoakohene’s successful Ashanti Festival 2025 and represents his continued commitment to the region’s cultural renaissance.

The committee’s report is expected to outline key strategies including investment opportunities, production modernization, and talent development programs.

With such an impressive team of industry heavyweights now at the helm, film enthusiasts and stakeholders are more confident than ever about Kumawood’s impending comeback.