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Mar
17
2024
By BONFACE ORUCHO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
Ghana bets on tax breaks to attract global filmmakers

Ghana bets on tax breaks to attract global filmmakers

NEWS
GHANA'S move to introduce tax incentives for film productions marks a significant step in its quest to become a global film and content creation hub. By offering incentives to filmmakers, Ghana hopes to attract more global productions and carve out a niche for itself as a favourable shooting location on the continent, potentially reshaping its burgeoning film sector. A 20% tax rebate and other fiscal incentives, such as import duty exemptions on film production equipment, were revealed during President Nana Akufo-Addo's State of the Nation address at the country’s parliament in February 2024. “This should provide another tangible reason for…
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Nov
12
2023
By SETH ONYANGO AND BONFACE ORUCHO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
Africa’s creatives converge in Nairobi

Africa’s creatives converge in Nairobi

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
NAIROBI'S skies, a canvas of moody grays, occasionally part to let the sun toss a warming glance at the vibrant city below. This is the backdrop for a gathering of some of the continent’s most creative minds as Nairobi this week hosted the inaugural Africa No Filter Summit. Here, journalists, content creators, filmmakers, and a kaleidoscope of creatives convened armed with the power of multiple approaches seeking to drive alternative narratives seeking to redefine Africa's global image. Themed #AsWeAre, the summit was more than an event; rather, a movement celebrating the rich, nuanced stories of Africa. According to Moky Makura,…
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Apr
27
2023
By DORCAS BELLO AND SETH ONYANGO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
From notebooks to Netflix: Azzez Korede, the Nigerian filmmaker reimagining African folktales

From notebooks to Netflix: Azzez Korede, the Nigerian filmmaker reimagining African folktales

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
"I started writing fiction stories at the age of ten. And even though I didn't continue, it was enough to help me understand I loved storytelling," says Azzez Korede, whose evocative short film, "Halima's Choice," launched on Netflix in March, after earning her a well-deserved place among the six victorious filmmakers of the groundbreaking 'African Folktales, Reimagined' competition. Despite thwarted ambitions to study theatre arts at university and a subsequent career in mass communication, Korede never gave up on her early storytelling ambitions, which began with stories penned in a personal notebook. And her subsequent career, it turned out, provided…
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