The CEO of the National Film Authority (NFA), Kufui Danku, and her team have paid a visit to Rev. Dr. Christian Tsui Hesse, the renowned personal photographer and cinematographer to Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
In a Facebook post that has since gained traction, Kufui Danku revealed that she and her team “paid a courtesy call on Rev. Dr. Christian Tsui Hesse, renowned personal photographer and cinematographer to Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.”
The visit, according to her, is part of the Authority’s ongoing strategic initiative to connect with and learn from industry legends whose work has shaped Ghana’s creative narrative. Rev. Dr. Tsui Hesse, a walking vault of photographic history, captured not just the image of Dr. Nkrumah, but also the spirit of an era that birthed modern Ghana.
Social media is already buzzing with reactions, with many praising the NFA’s renewed commitment to preserving and honoring Ghana’s film legacy. Stakeholders in the creative industry have applauded the move, calling it “inspiring,” “timely,” and “a step toward decolonizing the archives.
The visit is expected to open up deeper collaborations, mentorships, and possibly the digital preservation of some of Dr. Tsui Hesse’s historic footage and photographs for future generations.
This isn’t just a courtesy call—it’s a bold frame in the larger motion picture of Ghana’s cultural rebirth.
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Story by Obaapa Janee/ahotoronline.com
