Africa-Press – Ghana. Ghanaian screen icons Fred Nii Amugi and Nadia Buari have received distinguished honours at the 10th Sotigui Awards, held at the Canal Olympique in Ouagadougou.
A statement in Accra said Africa’s finest actors and industry leaders gathered to celebrate a decade of excellence in African cinema.
The ceremony, organized by the Académie des Sotigui, formed part of a broader four-day programme that featured panels, masterclasses, roundtables, film screenings, and an opening conference dedicated to combating harassment in African cinema.
The ceremony attracted high-level guests, including Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communications, Culture, Arts and Tourism; acclaimed filmmaker Apolline Traoré; business leader Idrissa Nassa, President of the Coris Group; Kanoyo O kanayo, renowned Nigerian lawyer and actor; and Kévin Moné, Director-General of the Sotigui Academy.
The awards also recognized other respected contributors to African cinema, including Rasmane Ouédraogo and Ardiouma Soma of Burkina Faso, and Hamadoun Kassogue of Mali, acknowledging their service and long-standing influence in shaping regional film industries.
“For Ghana, the celebration of Fred Amugi and Nadia Buari affirmed the nation’s deep imprint on Africa’s cinematic landscape”.
Fred Amugi, with decades of celebrated performances, remains one of Ghana’s most respected actors, while Nadia Buari continues to captivate audiences across Ghana and Nigeria with her versatile roles and international appeal.
Representing Ghana at the ceremony was Mawuko Kuadzi, international casting director, CEO of MK Casting, and the co-founder of the Africa Monologue Challenge.
Mawuko Kuadzi is among the leading advocates of a unified creative economy for Africa, and his presence reinforced Ghana’s commitment to strengthening continental collaboration through film.
After receiving their honours, Fred Amugi remarked: “This recognition reminds us that our work is connected to a much larger movement. African cinema is rising, and I am grateful to have played my part in telling our stories.”
Nadia Buari, shared: “This moment is special to me. Our stories deserve every spotlight, and I am honoured to stand among Africa’s finest as we celebrate 10 years of this remarkable platform.”
In an interview after the ceremony, Mawuko Kuadzi, CEO of the Africa Monologue Challenge, stressed the broader significance of the honors:
“Every recognition of African talent strengthens our collective confidence as a continent. When icons like Fred Amugi and Nadia Buari are celebrated, it sends a simple message across Africa: our stories matter, and they have the power to unify us. This is the energy we need to build a continental creative economy that stands strong on the world stage.”
Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, President of the African Chamber of Content Producers and one of Africa’s leading creative industry strategists, echoed this sentiment:
“Awards like the Sotigui are investments in Africa’s identity and development. When veterans are honoured, young creators gain courage. When nations come together to applaud one another, unity moves beyond slogans. This is how culture drives integration, economic opportunity, and a shared sense of destiny.”
Ghana continues to emerge as a central player in Africa’s cinematic future. From its actors, producers, and casting directors to continental projects such as the Africa Monologue Challenge and the upcoming Pan-African feature film to be shot in Uganda, with the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) serving as Associate Producers, the country is helping shape a unified African creative narrative.
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