KOFI QUAYE: NEW YORK BASED AUTHOR AND BLACK MEDIA AND PUBLISHING PERSONALITY NOW A FILMMAKER IN GHANA.

In a remarkable career spanning continents, Kofi Quaye, a former New York resident, has pivoted from previous roles as journalist, editor and publisher in American Black media to become actively involved in Ghana’s burgeoning film industry. Describing himself as a “late bloomer” in filmmaking, Quaye’s journey reflects a confluence of journalistic acumen, editorial prowess, and a deep-seated passion for storytelling that now finds expression on the cinematic stage.

QUAYE HAS BEEN EDITOR AND PUBLISHER OF MEDIA IN GHANA AND AMERICA

Quaye’s professional career in American Black media saw him hold editorial positions at various publications, including deputy editor at New York city based AFRO-AMERICAN WEEKLY, in the mid seventies, editor and publisher of The Syracuse Gazette in the eighties, and editor of the Heritage Newsmagazine and CNY Vision Weekly Newspaper in the nineties and on into the year two thousand and beyond. His insightful articles graced the pages of leading publications such as ESSENCE Magazine, showcasing his ability in navigating and writing about complex socio-cultural narratives.

QUAYE WRITES, PRODUCES “CROSSROADS” MOVIE IN GHANA

Transitioning into digital media, Quaye currently spearheads Vision Africana and mysteeknews.com, online publications that focus on amplifying African perspectives. His foray into filmmaking culminated in writing the script and assuming the role of producer in the production of “CROSSROADS,” a gripping portrayal of the clash between European and African cultures, religions, traditions, values and ideologies and how Europeans used their superior weaponry and the evangelizing power of Christianity to colonise and dominate Africans.

QUAYE HAS COLLABORATED WITH WELL KNOWN BLACK AMERICAN AUTHORS

Beyond journalism and filmmaking, Quaye’s literary contributions have been recognized by a global readership. Collaborating with notable figures like Dr. Amos Wilson and General Davis, he facilitated the publication of seminal works, delving into developmental psychology with Dr. Amos Wilson, a prominent Black American scholar and activist and the underworld of gangster life with General Davis, a former leader of a gang in upstate New York. The Developmental Psychology of the Black Child is the title of the book by Dr. Amos Wilson. His collaboration with General Davis was titled FREE FROM DEATH ROAD. Quaye’s own authored books include “JOJO IN NEW YORK,” and “FOLI” published by MacMillan Publishing Company and used in Ghana high schools.

Other titles include “SUPERSTAR,” “CRISIS IN THE FAMILY,” “NO DEAL” “ILLEGAL LEGAL IMMIGRATION: CAUSES, EFFECTS SOLUTIONS” and other titles and reflect his diverse thematic exploration and literary prowess.

QUAYE’S MEDIA CAREER IN GHANA

In Ghana’s media landscape, Quaye’s early days as a journalist laid the foundation for his later successes. His stewardship as deputy editor at The PLEISURE Magazine, under the tutelage of Ghana’s legendary editor and media luminary Ellis Komey and alongside publishing stalwart Jimmy Moxon, solidified his reputation as a visionary editorial force. It was during this period that Quaye’s debut fiction work captured the imagination of Ghanaian readers, marking him as a literary prodigy.

QUAYE AS A GHANA BASED FILMMAKER

With his varied experiences spanning journalism, publishing, and now filmmaking, Kofi Quaye’s professional career showcases the interconnectedness of global media landscapes and the transformative power of storytelling. His ongoing contributions to Ghana’s creative sphere underscore a legacy built on innovation, insight, and a relentless commitment to narrative excellence. His goal as a filmmaker is to create movies, documentaries and other digital content that educate, inform and create awareness. His latest creation is a movie produced in Ghana titled CROSSROADS that dramatizes the conflicts and clashes between Europeans and Africans when Europeans used their superior weaponry and the evangelizing power of Christianity to colonize and dominate the Africans.

“The technology of today makes it possible to create, distribute and disseminate information and data to global audiences..that’s what am using to tell Africa’s story,” he said.