A writer from Stockport has earned a 'Writing for TV' award from Channel 4.

Nana-Kofi Kufuor, a British Ghanaian playwright and screenwriter, picked up the accolade in a ceremony at Leeds Playhouse yesterday evening (Thursday 26 September).

For a prize, Nana-Kofi and two other winners will receive a package of support including a nine-month placement with a top film company.

They will also receive mentoring with an industry professional and a £3000 bursary.  

Nana-Kofi's placement will be with Bonafide Films (Mood; The Last Post).

Nana-Kofi Kufuor, Stockport's talented winning writer (Image supplied)

His previous work has featured at Leeds Playhouse and the Edinburgh Fringe. He has also written for Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road and has been commissioned by Sky and the BBC to write original works, which lean towards social and political stories through a hyper-surreal lens.

Nana-Kofi said: "Being able to work with Bonafide and Channel 4 will push my career to new heights. Having people there to help me focus and improve my craft is priceless.

"I am unbelievably grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to get started."

The awards have already launched the television careers of several writers, including Sharma Walfall, who has gone on to work on productions including Noughts and Crosses and A Town Called Malice, and Jayshree Patel, whose Hollyoaks episodes were submitted for a BAFTA.

Well done, Nana-Kofi!

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