Ghana’s 2024 Cinema Experience: A Year in Review

Ghanaian moviegoers are ecstatic about what appears to be a resurgence in Ghanaian cinema. The local film industry seems to be settling in after years of longing for more consistent big-screen releases. Six Ghanaian films were released in theatres during the first half of 2023, which is a good number in a competitive market. However, in 2024, that number has increased to a remarkable ten films in the same time frame.

This increase is more than simply a statistic; it’s an indication that the creative sector is finding its rhythm and target market again. There is more to Ghanaian filmmaking than nostalgia craving, as demonstrated by their genre-defying experiments, hilarious comedies, unending drama and compelling tragic stories told on the silver screen in 2024.
This list specifically captures movies that had showings in traditional cinemas. There were many other movies and extended series shown at various private venues, YouTube and straight to television releases, however, this list focuses solely on the movies that premiered or were shown in a traditional cinema. Now, let us go through the 26 Ghanaian films that dazzled the silver screens in 2024.

1. GIRLTALK – 14th February 2024 (RANAWAY)
2. KUROFUROM SIKANI – 14th February 2024 (WEEZY EMPIRE)
3. 1957 – 6th March 2024 (OFFICIAL KYEKYEKU PRODUCTION)
4. EVOR – 6th March 2024 (RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS)

5. DETOR – 21st March 2024 (ORGANAIZED KHAOS)
6. TRIPPING – 29th March 2024 (YN PRODUCTIONS & BALANCE)
7. PLAYSTATION – 27th April 2024 (HEFTY STUDIOS)
8. RESONANCE – 11th May 2024 (FELLA MAKAFUI PRODUCTIONS)

9. IN SEARCH OF A BLESSED LIFE – 14th May 2024 (PAGETURNER PRODUCTION)
10. THE CATHOLIC PRIEST – 28th June 2024 (HELENA MULTIMEDIA)
11. RED KINGDOM –6th July 2024 (NAFAAKO MULTIMEDIA)
12. THE LADY WITH THE RED BALOON – 6th July 2024 (NANAGANABA FILMS)

13. THE GROOMSMEN – 12th July 2024 (APSTAIRS INTERNATIONAL MEDIA)
14. THE CHASE –27th July 2024 (EARTH DREAMS ENTERTAINMENT)
15. THE STORM – 21st September 2024 (7 ASPECTS & BAZOOKA BUNNY & DIONYSUS)
16. I WAS HERE –18th October 2024 (DELTA BOY’S PRODUCTION INC.)

17. SWEET PALM WINE –26th October 2024 (WAHALA ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION)
18. PAWN – 2nd November 2024 (LYNX ENTERTAINMENT)
19. THE MALL – 8th November 2024 (ROYAL VIEW CINEMA)
20. ABREFI KOTO – 8th November 2024 (KHPH STUDIO)

21. FOREVER IN A NIGHT – 9th November 2024 (NSB STUDIOS)
22. YEN ARA ASAASE NI – 15th November 2024 (STORYTELLERS & APAG STUDIOS)
23. NINE – 29th November 2024 (SILVER LINING ENTERTAINMENT)
24. TWO OF A KIND – 20th December 2024 (SPARROW STUDIOS)

25. ONE NIGHT GUESTS – 25th December 2024 (OLDTIME PRODUCTIONS)
26. GUARDIANS – 28th December 2024 (MILLS MEDIA)

This is a list of the distribution of films released per month.
• January – 0
• February – 2
• March – 4
• April – 1
• May – 2
• June – 1
• July – 4
• August – 0
• September – 1
• October – 2
• November – 6
• December – 3

Special mention to some projects like A COUNTRY CALLED GHANA and QUEEN OF AKRA who though are not traditional cinema releases of 2024, obtained critical acclaim and created a burst of conversations and discourse around the Ghanaian film industry.

With the limited 5 active traditional cinemas of the country – SilverBird Cinemas Accra Mall, SilverBird Cinemas West Hills Mall, Golden Eagle Cinemas, Royal Cinema SG Mall and the Ozone Cinema – there were 26 original films screened and many other private screenings in all the other regions in the country and other platforms.As we reflect on the cinematic landscape of 2024, one thing is clear; Ghanaian films are reclaiming their place on the big screen with energy and creativity that demand attention. The industry is evidently blossoming into a thriving hub of innovation, bold storytelling, and authentic voices that resonate with audiences.

So, whether you’re a loyal fan or a curious newcomer, now is the perfect time to embrace this exciting wave. After all, the silver screen has never shined brighter for Ghana. Here’s to more stories, more films, and more magic in the years to come.