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Africa Monologue Challenge & Africa Prosperity Network Collaborate to Change Africa’s Narrative
Accra, Ghana — In a powerful move to reshape Africa’s global image and empower its creative industries, the Africa Monologue Challenge (AMC) and the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) have officially entered into a strategic partnership to produce impactful African-led storytelling projects that reflect the continent’s true potential.
The partnership, sealed during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the APN headquarters in Cantonments, Accra, on the 28th of July 2025, marks the beginning of a multi-faceted collaboration. This agreement will see both institutions and key stakeholders work together to deliver Season 3 of the Africa Monologue Challenge in Côte d’Ivoire in March 2026, as well as the production of a Pan-African feature film on African Unity, to be shot in Uganda. Furthermore, the partnership includes the production of a documentary series highlighting Africa’s prosperity potentials, rooted in the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
The APN delegation at the MoU signing was led by CEO Sidig Eltoum, along with Protocol and Partnerships Lead Ashley Asenso, and Communications Lead Joel Krampa. The AMC team was represented by Mawuko Kuadzi, CEO of AMC and MK Casting; Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, COO of AMC and President of the African Chamber of Content Producers; Fred Amugi, Ghana’s veteran screen legend; Peter Ritchie, celebrated Ghanaian actor; and Esther Kumawu, Executive Secretary of the AMC Secretariat.
Speaking after the signing, Sidig Eltoum, CEO of Africa Prosperity Network, emphasised the transformational nature of the partnership:
“This partnership embodies the commitment of APN to positioning Africa’s creative economy as a driving force for economic prosperity and regional integration. By aligning with the Africa Monologue Challenge, we are investing not just in content creation, but in Africa’s future narrative and economic transformation.”
Mawuko Kuadzi, who recently made history as the first African to win the prestigious ARTIOS Award since its inception 40 years ago, highlighted the power of creative collaboration:
“This collaboration serves as a blueprint for how Africa’s creative industries can drive economic integration while preserving and celebrating our diverse cultural heritage. Together, we are creating content that entertains, educates and inspires unity across our continent.”
Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, President of the African Chamber of Content Producers, underscored the psychological and cultural significance of the initiative for Africa:
“Everything about the human mindset through the ages has been conditioned over the years through intentional content. It’s about time Africa develops its own narrative hub to tell the true story and potential of the continent and its people. This is a turning point, and we’re going to vigorously project The Africa We Want.”
Veteran actor Fred Amugi shared his emotional connection to the initiative, expressing admiration for the bold vision and excitement to witness it come to life during his lifetime.
“I’m truly grateful to see this vision unfolding. It gives me hope that the next generation will live in a world where Africa is seen and celebrated for its brilliance.”
The Africa Monologue Challenge, now heading into its third season, has grown into a powerful cultural movement that fuses performance, advocacy, and development. With finalists from across the continent, AMC is spotlighting Africa’s next generation of actors as well as using their voices and performances to champion themes such as Pan-Africanism, Intra-African Trade, Migration, and Cultural Identity.
Meanwhile, the Africa Prosperity Network, known for its high-level Africa Prosperity Dialogues, has consistently convened leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to accelerate Africa’s integration through the AfCFTA framework. This alignment with AMC furthers APN’s mission to bridge creative storytelling with Africa’s broader development agenda.
The upcoming Pan-African film, which will star the 11 finalists from AMC Season One with Ugandan actress Rachael Nduhukire in the lead role, is envisioned as a landmark production that will blend Afrofuturism, science fiction, and Pan-African ideals. Already drawing global interest, the film will be directed by Tracey Moore of The Spirited Actor fame, and is poised to feature a blend of Hollywood and African A-list actors. It will be filmed largely in Uganda, with product placements from brands like Kiira Motors, and distributed under the AfCFTA protocol on services, ensuring it reaches audiences across the continent.
With post-production planned in South Africa, and financing discussions already underway with various stakeholders, the film represents a strategic effort to redefine Africa’s global narrative.
This partnership between AMC and APN is a reflection of the power of collaboration and shared vision. It demonstrates that Africa’s creative industries, beyond being cultural assets, are also instruments for economic development, regional integration, and the reimagining of the continent’s story on its own terms.
As the continent prepares for AMC Côte d’Ivoire 2026, and with the Pan-African film and documentary series in the pipeline, Africa stands at the dawn of a new storytelling era where the narrative is no longer imposed by Western platforms, but owned, crafted, and amplified by Africans themselves.
