Kwaw Ansah, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Funke Akindele and several others honored at the 2024 ACS Legacy Awards.

A new highlight of the 2024 African Cinema Summit (ACS) is the introduction of the Legacy Awards. These prestigious awards are designed to recognize and celebrate key stakeholders in the African film industry who have made significant contributions to its growth and development. Honorees included filmmakers, producers, distributors, and other influential figures whose achievements have paved the way for the advancement of African cinema.

By acknowledging the hard work and dedication of these individuals, the Legacy Awards aim to inspire the next generation of filmmakers and industry professionals, reinforcing the importance of collaboration and innovation within the African film ecosystem.

The event celebrating individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the African film industry was held at the close of the 3rd day of the African Cinema Summit held at  the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra.

The awardees of this maiden edition of the African Cinema Summit Legacy Awards include Kwaw Paintsil Ansah who was honoured with the LEGENDARY HONORARY AWARD. Filmmakers Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Yvonne Nelson, Funke Akindele and Leila Djansi were also recognised for their individual contributions to film.

Industry pioneers like Trushna Badhev, Ben Bruce and Moses Babatope were also honoured for their impact on distribution and cinema business development.

A full list of awardees,

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

ABDUL SALAM MUMUNI

Princess Tyra (2007)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

RICHARD AYODEJI MAKUN (AY)

30 Days in Atlanta (2014)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

SHIRLEY FRIMPONG-MANSO

Perfect Picture (2009)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

KUNLE AFOLAYAN

The Figurine (2009)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

KEMI ADETIBA

The Wedding Party (2016)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

LEILA DJANSI

Ties That Bind (2011)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

FUNKE AKINDELE

Jenifa (2008)

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION TO CONTEMPORARY CINEMA

IVAN QUASHIGAH

BOX OFFICE ACHIEVER

YVONNE NELSON

BOX OFFICE ACHIEVER

RICHARD AYODEJI MAKUN

THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION PIONEER

TRUSHNA BADHEV

Crimson Multimedia

CINEMA BUSINESS PIONEER

BEN BRUCE

Silverbird Cinemas

FILM DISTRIBUTION AND EXHIBITION EXCELLENCE

MOSES BABATOPE

Nile Group

LEGENDARY HONORARY AWARD

KWAW PAINTSIL ANSAH

Congratulations to all the winners for their dedication and commitment to the growth and sustainability of African cinema. Hopefully, this legacy award will be sustained as great industry stalwarts and achievers are recognized over the years.