London screening honours Nkrumah and 103 years of Ghana cinema

A restored Ghanaian film, His Majesty's Sergeant, was screened in London to honor Dr Kwame Nkrumah's birthday and 103 years of Ghanaian cinema. The event, organized by Flamboyant Damsel Films (GH) and Grace Abounds LTD, brought together a distinguished audience of filmmakers, diplomats, and film enthusiasts. The screening was graced by the Deputy High Commissioner of Ghana to the UK, H.E.

Acquinas Tawiah Quansah, who encouraged Ghanaian filmmakers to take advantage of government funds to support production and distribution. The legendary cinematographer, Rev. Dr Chris Hesse, who worked on the original film in the 1980s, also attended and shared his experiences on set. The event celebrated the legacy of Ghanaian cinema and paid tribute to the country's first President, Dr Nkrumah, who founded the Ghana Film Industry Corporation in 1961.

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