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Ghana is a symbolic and spiritual home for millions across the African Diaspora. As the first African nation to gain independence, it remains a beacon of Pan-Africanism, diplomacy, and cultural leadership.
With global initiatives like Year of Return and Beyond the Return, Ghana has re-established itself as the center of diasporic reconnection and cultural revival. Accra—vibrant, artistic, modern, and historically rich—offers the perfect stage for UWMFF.
Ghana stands as the spiritual and cultural home for millions across the African Diaspora. Through historic initiatives like Year of Return and Beyond the Return, the country has become the leading destination for reconnection, cultural exploration, and global Black unity.
Accra is one of Africa’s fastest-growing centers for music, film, fashion, and technology. Its bustling creative scene, modern infrastructure, and world-class talent make Ghana the ideal location for a festival celebrating artistic excellence and global cultural exchange.
Experience four extraordinary days of celebration as Africa and the Diaspora unite under one global festival. UWMFF brings world-class music performances, international film premieres, industry sessions, red-carpet glamour, cultural showcases, and a powerful business marketplace to the heart of Ghana.
The UWMFF stage presents legendary performers, emerging stars, groundbreaking filmmakers, and visionary storytellers from across the world. Every night features high-energy concerts, DJ sets, red-carpet film screenings, and curated cultural showcases.
A world where African creative excellence is celebrated, globally recognized, and economically empowered—connecting communities, building legacies, and shaping the future of global culture.
To create a global platform that elevates African and Diaspora creators, strengthens cultural identity, expands economic opportunity, and builds long-term global partnerships through music, film, and cultural exchange.
A marketplace where global creatives, executives, and investors collaborate, pitch, trade, and build lasting partnerships.
A Chicago native and global entrepreneur in international trade, development, and entertainment. Founder of Vet Connect Radio and Outreach Show (2010). Executive Director of Orlando Urban Film Festival (2023). Founder of Chicago Urban Music Film Festival (CUMFF) and co-creator of Ghana International Music & Film Festival.
Senior Partner at Urban Ideas LLP and CEO of Kingdom Records. Over 40 years in the entertainment industry. Produced gold and platinum records, founded Beyond The Praise Productions, and serves as Executive Director of CUMFF.
CEO of Supernatural INC, spanning film, music, tech, fashion, and education. Produced “Say It Like It Really Is” by Public Enemy (featured in Selma). Executive producer/director of To My Rescue, It Was The S1Ws (2025), and Surviving The Hill (2023). Former President of SLAMjamz Records.
Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (UK), Minister of the Gospel with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (North America), and Managing Director of Sedemak Shipping Company, Ghana. Currently President of Hesed Charity Foundation (USA) and Director of the Ghana International Music & Film Festival.
UWMFF builds powerful partnerships that bring culture, creativity, and community impact together. Our sponsors gain premium global visibility, brand alignment with a prestigious international festival, and direct engagement with artists, filmmakers, industry leaders, and thousands of attendees.
We also proudly support charitable organizations dedicated to education, youth empowerment, healthcare, and social justice. Through these partnerships, UWMFF helps amplify meaningful causes and drive lasting, positive change across Africa and the Diaspora.
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