Day 3 of the Second edition of the Africa Cinema Summit took place on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.

As part of the activities that took place on the day, the Legacy Awards honoured stakeholders in the film industry across the continent who have made significant contributions to the industry.

Celebrated Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson and Nigerian stars AY, Kunle Afolayan, and Funke Akindele were among the recipients. AY, in particular, garnered two awards for his significant contributions to the industry.

Other notable Ghanaian honorees included Shirley Frimpong Manso, Leila Djansi, Yolo Producer Ivan Quashigah and the legendary Kwaw Ansah, who was presented with the prestigious Legendary Award.

The summit, organized by Ghana’s National Film Authority (NFA), has attracted a global audience, including executives from the African diaspora and representatives from investment bodies like Afreximbank and IFC

Following the high-profile opening day featuring British actor Idris Elba, Day 2 of the summit welcomed the presence of the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II who served as the guest of honour and the Minister of Tourism, Creative Arts and Culture Mr Andrew Egyapa Mercer.

Day 3 of the Summit was graced by actors and actresses such as Adjetey Annan, Gloria Sarfo, the CEO of the National Film Authority Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante.

The Africa Cinema Summit which is aimed at fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth within the African film industry will end on Thursday, October 10.