The National Film Authority (NFA) has initiated steps to revamp and restructure several long-abandoned cinema houses in the capital as part of efforts to restore Ghana’s cinematic heritage and boost local film exhibition.
Led by Executive Secretary Kafui Danku-Pitcher and Deputy Executive Secretary James Gardiner, the NFA board recently conducted an inspection tour of historic but currently inactive film venues across Accra. The tour included the Roxy Cinema in Adabraka and the Orion Cinema at Circle, both of which have been closed and dormant for years.
The National Film Authority also assessed other former cinema houses, such as the Rex Cinema and Oxford Cinema, during the exercise. In videos shared by the NFA leadership, the delegation highlighted the current dilapidated state of the venues while expressing determination to restore their functionality.
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The inspection focused on evaluating the physical condition of the structures and exploring realistic options for redevelopment, with the long-term goal of transforming these aging spaces into modern cinema hubs equipped to meet current entertainment standards.
The National Film Authority officials described the move as symbolic and strategic, aiming to “recover, restore, and reimagine these facilities as modern cinema and creative art centres. The goal is to stimulate private investment, expand cinema infrastructure, make film more accessible to Ghanaians, and create jobs and creative enterprises.