It is no secret that the movie industry is facing certain challenges. However, credit must be given to certain people who are still holding down the fort. In this article, we are shedding light on the females who are dominating in a field that has been as a predominantly male field. These female producers have gone ahead to win several awards in the country and across the African continent.
Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Shirley is the brain behind a lot of hit movies in Ghana. She defined the Ghanaian movie industry and its portrayal of women in movies. Some of her movies include Adams’ Apples, The Perfect Picture, Potomanto, A Sting In A Tale and many others.
Leila Djansi
Leila is an American based Ghanaian producer. Her movies have been shown across several film festivals and has won her several accolades. Her movies include Ties That Bind, I Sing Of A Well and many others
Ingrid Alabi
Her recent movie ‘Adam The Eve’ has been the delight of anybody who went to see it. This actress decided to diversify her portfolio by venturing into producing her own movies.
Nadia Buari
Nadia has been in the industry for a long time and has acted in movies like Beyonce, Shadows of Time and many others. She produced her first movie, ‘The Diary of Imogen Brown’ sometime back and people lauded her efforts. Her new movie ‘Deranged’ is set to premiere soon.
Yvonne Okoro
Yvonne’s first movie, ‘THe Contract’ won several awards across the continent and proved her mettle as a producer. She proved that she was not just another pretty face. Her next movie ‘Ghana Must Go’ was also well received in Ghana and Nigeria