Ezra wins top African film prize

Ezra, the story of a child soldier in the decade-long Sierra Leone civil war, was a popular winner at a lively closing ceremony.
The film, directed by Newton Aduaka, was awarded the top prize, known as the Yennenga Stallion.

The importance of the subject and the quality of the direction were cited by the jury as the main reasons for its decision.
Aduaka was visibly moved when he received the giant golden trophy, and appeared lost for words when he spoke to the media afterwards.
To judge by the reaction of the large crowd at the closing ceremony, it was a popular choice.