Dikan partners with dEX, to screen The Eyes of Ghana documentary at DDC26

Dikan and dEX Ghana Foundation have joined forces to present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary "The Eyes of Ghana" at the National Theatre of Ghana. The event is scheduled for November 13 at 6:30 pm, during Day 2 of the seventh dEX Design Conference. The film, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot, chronicles the life and work of 93-year-old Chris Hesse, who was personal cameraman to Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah.

Hesse is now spearheading the preservation and restoration of over 1,300 reels of historical film footage, capturing pivotal moments in Ghana's history and the African liberation movement. The documentary, produced by Breakwater Studios and Higher Ground with Barack and Michelle Obama as executive producers, premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. IShowSpeed, an American streamer, also produced the film, marking his first project as a producer.

Dikan has previously showcased the documentary to various audiences across Ghana. This special screening at DDC26 aims to emphasize the importance of sustainability and cultural preservation, as well as the need for African knowledge and history to be accessible to those who will build upon it in the future. The event is part of Day 2, Planet, which explores the lasting impact of design decisions.

Hesse's story underscores the significance of safeguarding a nation's memory and ensuring that it endures. Dikan and dEX are proud to collaborate with Dikan to bring "The Eyes of Ghana" to the National Theatre during DDC26, in front of designers, students, and storytellers who will shape Ghana's creative future. Tickets for the event are available at ticket.dexghana.org.