Juliet Ibrahim has never been one to follow the script. With a career that spans across film, television, literature, and humanitarian advocacy, the Ghanaian-Liberian actress and producer has always carved her own path. Now, she takes on a groundbreaking role that signals a turning point for African women in media. She has been appointed as the first-ever President of Women in Film & Television Ghana (WIFT Ghana), marking a historic moment for the industry and for the continent.
She said, “This milestone is not just a personal achievement, but a powerful moment for all women across Ghana’s and Africa’s film, TV, and digital media industries who continue to break barriers, amplify stories, and reshape narratives both in front of and behind the camera.”
Her appointment is more than ceremonial. It places a bold, experienced voice at the helm of an organisation that joins the global network of Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI), with WIFT Ghana now standing as a committed chapter under the broader WIFT Africa umbrella. This positions Ghana within a global coalition dedicated to advancing the professional development and visibility of women working in all areas of screen-based media.
Juliet Ibrahim’s career reflects the very mission of WIFT: to foster connection, development, and equity in an industry where women remain underrepresented in both leadership and technical roles. As an award-winning actress, film producer, author, and advocate, she brings to the role a practical understanding of the challenges women face in the creative sector, challenges she has navigated herself, often publicly and with impact.
Under her leadership, WIFT Ghana is expected to serve as a platform not only for empowerment but also for access. Mentorship, training, policy engagement, and collaborative production opportunities are some of the strategic tools likely to be implemented to uplift women across Ghana’s growing film and TV ecosystem.
The announcement comes at a time when African cinema is undergoing a quiet revolution. With increasing global attention, streaming platforms looking to Africa for original content, and a generation of bold creatives pushing boundaries, the timing could not be more urgent. In this context, Juliet Ibrahim’s appointment is both timely and symbolic. She represents a generation ready not just to tell stories, but to influence how those stories are told, who gets to tell them, and how the world receives them.
