“The Ghost of Marcus Garvey” Haunts Black History Month
How an Ancestor’s Spirit Has Returned to Inspire a New Generation
When we talk about Black History Month, we often speak of legacies. We speak of spirits that refuse to be buried. But this year, there’s a spectre with swagger on the scene: the ghost of Marcus Garvey.
Not literally rattling chains in graveyards. But in the way his ideas, personality, and, yes, our creative reimagining of his presence are making themselves felt across screenings, conversations, classrooms, and community halls.
Garvey’s Ghost: A Creative Haunting
Enter Garvey’s Ghost, a dramatic series created by filmmaker Frances‑Anne Solomon and produced by CaribbeanTales Media Group. In it, Garvey’s presence is reimagined as a literal spiritual guide who materializes to challenge and inspire a young protagonist navigating Black life in mid‑century Toronto.
“When I set out to create Garvey’s Ghost, my goal was simple: to tell fresh, authentic black stories rooted in real Caribbean and black Canadian life and history… to highlight the contributions, struggles, and community-building spirit,”
By turning Garvey into a supernatural companion, the show taps directly into the way ancestors resonate in the present: not as unreachable icons, but as voices that still speak.
A Ghost Visiting Screens Worldwide
The ghost is making appearances worldwide this February. Here’s where communities can experience the spectral spectacle:
Left – Toronto, Canada, February, 2026. Seniors connect personal memories of Black leaders like Harry Gairey with Garvey’s enduring influence.
Right – South Africa, February 16, 2026. R53.lab hosts screenings at community centers and schools in South Africa to inspire students to engage with film.
See full list of screenings here:
This Black History Month, Garvey’s ghost isn’t here to spook us. It’s here to remind us that history isn’t static, that cultural memory animates the present, and that sometimes the most powerful spirits are the stories we choose to keep alive.
| LATEST NEWS: GARVEY’S GHOST |
| -Garvey’s Ghost was screened at Skylark Film Festivalto an enthusiastic audience. -Star of Garvey’s Ghost, Owen “Blakka” Ellis, appeared on CVM Sunrise to discuss the film and its cultural impact. -Garvey’s Ghost was also featured in The Gleaner, in an interview with director Frances-Anne Solomon and actor Owen “Blakka” Ellis. -The 2025 Rex Nettleford Arts Conferencefeatured a special screening of Garvey’s Ghost for a packed international audience of Caribbean artists and academics. -Garvey’s Ghost was featured on Jamaicans.com: 7 Things to Know About the TV Series Garvey’s Ghost -5 Questions with Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis, star of Garvey’s Ghost featured on Jamaicans.com’s YouTube |
HOST YOUR OWN GARVEY’S GHOST SCREENING!
We have spots available in April!
Audiences worldwide are excited to see Garvey’s Ghost. Host your own watch parties in homes, schools, community centers, or virtually.
Hosts will receive:
Screening Kit:
Posters, discussion guides, and social media hashtags.
Engagement Tools:
Hashtags to connect global watch parties in real-time.
Community Spotlight:
Shared stories, photos, and videos featured on Garvey’s Ghost channels and newsletters.
Sign up to host a screening and take part in building a global movement around the enduring vision of Garvey’s Ghost.
A GLIMPSE INTO GARVEY’S GHOST
About Garvey’s Ghost
Garvey’s Ghost is a groundbreaking dramatic series inspired by the ideas and legacy of Pan-African leader Marcus Garvey. Blending history with contemporary narratives, the series asks bold questions about freedom, self-determination, and diaspora unity, while offering entertaining, thought-provoking stories that resonate across cultures and generations. Starring Owen “Blakka” Ellis as The Ghost, Melanie Nicholls King as Miss Violet, Peter Williams as Harry Gairey, Tymika Tafari as Elouise, and Richard Walters as Young Denny.
About Frances-Anne Solomon
Frances-Anne Solomon is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and curator whose work spans film, television, theatre, and online platforms. Founder of CaribbeanTales Media Group, she has dedicated her career to telling stories from the African and Caribbean diasporas that have shaped the global cultural landscape.
