The Akuna Group you know, Idris Elba’s brainchild for shaking up the creative and cultural landscape just threw a massive bash in Accra to celebrate the new Amazon Original flick, Heads of State. And when I say massive, I mean over 500 people rolling through. We’re talking everyone: industry bigwigs, government folks, artsy types, business hotshots, students who probably crashed for the free food, influencers snapping pics for the ‘Gram… the whole shebang.
But honestly, this wasn’t just about watching a movie. The event was pure networking gold a chance for Akuna to flex its creative muscles, make nice with potential partners, and basically say, “Hey, we’re here, and we’re serious about Africa’s creative scene.” The film itself? Heads of State, starring Idris Elba, John Cena (yes, the meme guy), and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. It dropped on Prime Video July 2, and people seem to love it for its clever banter, wild action, and the kind of energy you wish your Monday morning had.
Now, if you were lucky enough to score an invite, you got the full VIP treatment: black carpet (none of that basic red), over-the-top décor, photo ops every five steps, and drinks flowing at the legendary Labadi Beach Hotel. Not exactly your average Tuesday night, right?
On a bigger scale, Akuna’s not just throwing parties for the fun of it (okay, maybe a little). The group’s legit trying to level up Africa’s entire creative industry investing in content creation, helping folks actually get paid for their ideas, managing IP, building studios, and even dreaming up new theme parks and music tech. Their mission? Build a global creative powerhouse, but with African roots and a whole lot of swagger.
People like Mariam Kaleem A-Buahin (COO, Akuna Ghana) aren’t shy about it either. She basically said, “Yeah, this was way more than a movie night. It’s about telling stories, working together, and showing off just how much creative firepower Africa’s got.” And Gideon Khobane, the group’s Global Head of Media & Entertainment, doubled down on the whole “we’re here for Africa’s creative future” angle.
So, yeah, Akuna’s not just talking a big game they’re actually out there making moves, connecting Africa’s creative voices with the global stage. Plus, shoutout to sponsors like Labadi Beach Hotel, Standard Chartered, and a bunch more for helping make the night shine.
Bottom line: Akuna’s got big dreams, global ambitions, and a genuine belief that creativity is straight-up currency. And if they keep throwing parties like this, honestly, who’s gonna argue?
