Ghana strengthened its cultural ties with the diaspora by marking Black History Month with special screenings of the documentary The Eyes of Ghana at the Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival in Canada.
Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, attended the event as Special Guest of Honour alongside Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh.
The screenings celebrated Ghana’s independence journey and highlighted the enduring legacy of Kwame Nkrumah, whose vision continues to inspire Pan-African unity.
Addressing attendees, the minister reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to using culture as a bridge to reconnect with its global diaspora. She encouraged people of African descent to visit Ghana and experience the country’s rich history, heritage, and creative identity firsthand.
The documentary, produced by Nana Adwoa Frimpong and directed by Ben Proudfoot, features rare archival footage captured by filmmaker Chris Hesse.
It is executive produced by former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, adding global prominence to the project.
The film offers a powerful visual narrative of Ghana’s independence story and reinforces the country’s role as a symbol of African freedom and identity.
Officials say the documentary will also be screened in Ghana in April 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to preserve authentic African stories and deepen engagement between Ghana and its diaspora.
The Toronto screenings were part of broader Black History Month activities, using film and storytelling to strengthen cultural diplomacy and position Ghana as a cultural and heritage destination for Africans worldwide.
