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Short film / Ghana

Abrefi Koto: A Father's Joy

Set in an imagined historical Asante context, Abrefi Koto follows a determined young Ghanaian woman who challenges inherited limits on what women can learn and achieve. Her story explores courage, knowledge, craft and women's agency.

Credits & connections

  • Director: Karen-Happuch P. Henneh Secondary sourceSourceletiarts.comletiarts.com — Reference: uncategorized/how an african woman is using animation to tackle gender inequalitywww.letiarts.com/uncategorized/how-an-african-woman-is-using-animation-to-tackle-gender-inequality/ · New tab
  • Producer: Karen-Happuch P. Henneh Secondary sourceSourceletiarts.comletiarts.com — Reference: uncategorized/how an african woman is using animation to tackle gender inequalitywww.letiarts.com/uncategorized/how-an-african-woman-is-using-animation-to-tackle-gender-inequality/ · New tab

Source credits: Karen-Happuch P. Henneh (director and producer)

Setting and cultural context

Asante Kingdom, Ghana. Film moved from crowdfunding and festival pitching to public screenings in Accra in 2024.

Where to watch

No direct viewing option is recorded yet. Official project pages and coverage are listed under Sources.

Official information & coverage
  • No verified distributorletiarts.comReference: uncategorized/how an african woman is using animation to tackle gender inequalitywww.letiarts.com/uncategorized/how-an-african-woman-is-using-animation-to-tackle-gender-inequality/ · New tabInformation / coverage