![]() ![]() Esi Sutherland-Addy, who served as a member of the film’s Advisory Committee, also offered opening remarks. Her words will continue as a model for younger generations.” She is representative of African women who are strong, agile, and flexible and have been leaders on our continent for ages. ![]() Using an evocative and magical medium, Yaba and Amina have helped us to understand this phenomenon in our world. She’s marked by a love for her people today and forever. ![]() AWDF contributed 40% funding for the project with the remaining 60% accumulated through crowdsourcing on IndieGogo.ĪWDF CEO, Theo Sowa, introduced the documentary and its protagonist with these words: “Here we celebrate one of our icons – an African leader who pushes for social justice and change. The documentary was directed and produced by Yaba Badoe and co-produced by Amina Mama for Fadoa Films. On 17 th September, The African Women’s Development Fund launched The Art of Ama Ata Aidoo, a documentary on the life and work of critically acclaimed Ghanaian author, Ama Ata Aidoo, at the British Council in Accra. Once I became aware of myself, it occurred to me that maybe I should add to the world’s store of stories. ![]()
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