Kumawood is a privately owned film and awards company [1] based in Kumasi, Ghana. [2][3] Founded by Samuel Kwabena Darko, a Ghanaian businessman and entrepreneur.

What is Kumawood? Kumawood refers to the film industry based in Kumasi, Ghana, known for producing local-language films (primarily in Twi) that reflect Ghanaian culture, humor, and values.

Jul 12, 2025 · Veteran Ghanaian filmmaker and award-winning director, Jackson K. Bentum, has dismissed claims that the Kumawood film industry is dead.

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Mar 2, 2025 · President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to preserve and promote Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, particularly in the Ashanti Region, renowned for its vibrant filmmaking industry, …

Mar 5, 2025 · Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has inaugurated a 17-member committee to revitalize the Kumawood movie industry. The committee includes actors such as Mercy …

Mar 4, 2025 · The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has inaugurated a 17-member ministerial committee tasked with revitalizing the region’s declining film industry, popularly known as …

Mar 4, 2025 · Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & Creatives (Kumawood) to drive the growth and transformation of Ghana’s film and creative arts sector.

Feb 23, 2025 · Kumawood, which refers to movies produced in Kumasi using the local Twi language, was once a beloved part of Ghanaian culture, employing thousands of people, including actors, …

Kumawood isn’t just Ghana’s pride—it’s a cinematic movement reshaping how African stories are told and celebrated across the globe. From village screens to international platforms, Kumawood is …