Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dora Edu-Buandoh, joined distinguished guests at the screening hosted by the Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival. The premiere marked the first public showing of this compelling documentary produced by Nana Adwoa Frimpong, with executive production by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
The film chronicles Ghana’s march to independence, the visionary leadership of Kwame Nkrumah, and the enduring responsibility of Africans and the diaspora to tell their own stories through film, scholarship, and cultural expression. Through powerful narration and direction, The Eyes of Ghana reminds global audiences that African and Caribbean histories are central to the broader human story.
In her remarks, Prof. Edu-Buandoh underscored the importance of cultural diplomacy and storytelling as bridges between nations. She expressed appreciation to the City of Toronto, the festival organizers, and the producers for creating a meaningful platform where Ghanaian and diaspora narratives are elevated and celebrated.
Ghana deeply values its longstanding partnership with Canada, built on shared democratic values, educational exchange, and strong people-to-people connections. The recent renaming of Dundas Square to Sankofa Square was highlighted as a symbolic gesture that reflects a collective commitment to acknowledging history while charting a forward-looking path grounded in truth and reconciliation.
The premiere of The Eyes of Ghana was not only a cultural milestone but also a moment of national pride. It demonstrated the growing global impact of Ghanaian and diaspora filmmakers whose work resonates beyond borders when told with authenticity and conviction.
As Ghana continues to strengthen its diplomatic and cultural ties with Canada, the High Commission reaffirms its commitment to supporting platforms that amplify African voices and celebrate shared heritage.
May Ghana’s story continue to be told boldly — by Ghanaians, for the world.
