Ghanaian filmmaker Adu Agyeman has been named Director of the Year at the 7th edition of the Ghana Arts, Culture and Entertainment Awards (GACEA), held in September 2026.
Agyeman, who serves as the director of Big Matt, received the honour following a directing career that has so far included notable productions such as Sweet Loss in 2022 and A Country Called Ghana in 2024.
His latest recognition
adds to a growing body of work that has seen him establish himself behind the camera, with Big Matt being among the projects associated with his current directorial portfolio.
The GACEA award comes at a time when Ghana’s film industry continues to see emerging filmmakers take on increasingly prominent creative roles. For Agyeman, the recognition marks a notable point in a career that has developed through successive film projects over the past four years.
His 2022 production, Sweet Loss, was followed by A Country Called Ghana in 2024, before his work as director of Big Matt further extended his filmography.
The Director of the Year award now places the spotlight on Agyeman’s body of work and signals growing industry recognition for his contribution to Ghanaian filmmaking.
With three directing credits spanning 2022 to the present, the GACEA recognition provides a significant new chapter in Agyeman’s career as he continues to navigate Ghana’s competitive film landscape.
Congratulations to Adu Agyeman for this well-deserved recognition
Source: SeanCitygh.com / Abraham Majesty
