Accra International Film Festival to honour Jackie Appiah and Genevieve Nnaji with Hollywood veteran, Bill Duke in attendance

Stars actresses  Jackie Appiah and Genevieve Nnaji are among 15 persons to receive meritorious awards at the Accra International Film Festival (AIFF) scheduled to come off  from June 25 to June 30. AIFF’s Communications Director, David Dontoh, told the Graphic Showbiz that the two young ladies have contributed immensely in their acting roles to help sustain audience interest in contemporary African cinema.

“Many others have also been part of the drive to keep audiences interested in the new wave of films on the continent but we cannot honour all at the same time. We are also honouring 13 other people from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and the United States who have done substantially well for cinema in Africa and the Diaspora and their names will be revealed shortly,” Dontoh stated.

Meanwhile, the Executive Director of the festival, Osmo Kwame Addo has confirmed that top American film director, producer and actor, Bill Duke will be in Ghana as a special guest of the festival. According to him, all arrangements for Duke’s coming have been finalized and he would arrive with a six-member team that would explore for various opportunities in the entertainment business. ]]>