Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin’s latest film, A Country Called Ghana, will make its highly anticipated cinema debut on February 28, 2025, across Silverbird Cinemas in both Ghana and Nigeria.
Since its initial release last year, the movie has garnered significant acclaim on the international stage, securing multiple awards, including Best Indigenous Film at the 2024 Nollywood Film Festival, and accolades for Best Production Design and Best Makeup Film at the 2024 Imo International Film Festival.
During a recent media event in Kumasi, Frank Fiifi Ghabin, the film’s director, outlined plans for a nationwide premiere in Ghana, with screenings in all 16 regions. Ghabin, joined by Lilwin and his wife, Okyeame Akwadaa Nyame, as well as industry professionals, discussed the movie’s impact and its contribution to promoting Ghana’s film industry globally.
According to Mr.Ghabin, A Country Called Ghana has secured 17 awards out of 33 nominations since its release, both domestically and abroad. Despite challenges faced during production, Ghabin emphasized the film’s role in enhancing Ghana’s reputation within the international film industry, with a particular focus on showcasing the country’s culture through authentic storytelling.
“We are not just showcasing a film, but projecting Ghana to the world,” Ghabin stated, highlighting the movie’s selection by Silverbird Distribution International for a wide theatrical release. The film will be available in cinemas across Nigeria, including in Lagos, Abuja, Ikeja, and Onitsha.
In Ghana, A Country Called Ghana will be screened at Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra Mall and West Hills Mall in Accra, as well as at Golden Eagle Cinema in Kumasi. Further regional screenings are planned.
Lilwin, speaking at the event, discussed the substantial investment required to meet international production standards. To achieve this, the film’s production utilized top-tier equipment sourced internationally. He also expressed aspirations for the film to be featured on Netflix, though he remains committed to producing high-quality movies regardless of that outcome.
“We need the support of the entire industry media, government, and stakeholders to elevate Ghana’s film industry on the global stage,” Lilwin said.
