Carrying the work forward
Programmes.
The Kamau Kambon Legacy carries his work forward through recognition, preservation and education — honouring those who, like him, gave their lives to the upliftment of Black people.
Programme 01 · Recognition
The Lifetime
Achievement Award.
The Lifetime Achievement Award of the Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival (AAFF) is named in honour of Baba Kamau Kambon. It recognises Black filmmakers whose life’s work has defended, restored and advanced the image and self-understanding of Black people.
The award is presented at the festival’s awards ceremony in Accra each year, as part of the Decade of Our Repatriation.
Honour roll
Award
recipients.
Nii Kwate Owoo
Pioneering Ghanaian filmmaker. Honoured at the inaugural Abibitumi Abibifahodie Film Festival, Ozone Cinema, Accra, November 2025.
Nana Kwaw Ansah
Director of Love Brewed in the African Pot and Heritage Africa. Honoured at the Awards Ceremony, Exhibition Hall, National Theatre, Accra, 17 October 2026.
The Archive
Preserving, cataloguing and publishing the record of his life: photographs, press coverage from 1964 onward, writings and tributes.
Explore the archive ↗His Writings
Keeping his books, lecture notes and open letters in circulation for new generations of readers and students.
See the writings ↗Partner With Us
Institutions, educators and supporters who wish to sponsor the award or help build new programmes in his name are invited to get in touch.
Get in touch ↗