Ghana’s award-winning ‘Yamina’ animation getting global attention

An original animated film ‘Yamina (The African Warrior Princess),’ by Ghanaian-Canadian filmmaker Gabriel Odartei, gained international attention after winning the Best Animation award at the inaugural France Africa USA International Film Festival (FAUIFF). The event, held from August 7–12, 2025, at the Arcades Cinema in Cannes, France, celebrated the work of African, diaspora, and global … Continue reading Ghana’s award-winning ‘Yamina’ animation getting global attention