Africa's film powerhouse needs a little gist | World of Africa
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Nov 21, 2023, 20:20 IST | Updated: Nov 21, 2023, 20:20 IST
The first-ever Africa cinema summit kicked off in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The continent is realising its potential as a film powerhouse and better accessibility of filmmaking technology has led to the emergence of a new generation of filmmakers. The recent huge success of the Nigerian Netflix thriller, the black book is also a reflection of the international reach of African productions.
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