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Ghana’s Justice Ornan Abadah wins Supreme African Director of the Year at SDTA Awards

Ghanaian film director Justice Ornan Abadah has been honored with the Supreme African Film Director of the Year award at the SDTA Awards. This accolade recognizes his significant contributions to the film industry, particularly highlighted by his latest work, "I Was Here," which is currently captivating audiences at Silverbird Cinemas. "I Was Here," co-directed by Justice Ornan Abadah and Cleveland Harris, tells the poignant story of Ashley Gardner, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she is diagnosed with breast cancer at the peak of her career. The film features a stellar cast, including renowned Ghanaian actors Majid Michel, Nadia Buari, and Michelle McKinney Hammond, alongside emerging talents from the Ghanaian and South African film scene.