On March 15th, 2013, African film practitioners gathered in the South-Eastern country of Malawi with a special guest, Joyce Banda (President of Malawi), to announce and celebrate the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) nominees. Nominated and each leading in six categories at the AMAAs are Ghanaian-Nigerian Actress & Producer[...]
On Saturday March 9th, 2013, what is being dubbed “Africa’s Oscars”, Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA), made its inaugural debut in Lagos, Nigeria at the Eko Hotel. The event boasted an exciting, live, one-hour red carpet pre-show showcasing the Crème de la Crème of Africa’s film and televiison industries;[...]
“Adams Apples is a 10 chapter cinema movie series created and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso and produced by Ken Attoh. It is set in the hustle and bustle of the city of Accra and its suburbs with glimpses of the exciting metropolis of London. The movie follows the lives of[...]
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Two years of an abusive marriage to Orlando Thompson (Chris Attoh), the son of a Reverend, leaves his wife Dea (Lydia Forson) badly scarred. She finally fights back. When she does, it is deadly and life threatening. Orlando is left to fight[...]
Film synopis: “In what seems like a perfect life, three beautiful young women make bold attempts to change their lives even when destiny plays its joke on them. They will learn the harsh lessons of life, the challenges of marriage and the fatality of falling in love.” Gollywood (Ghana) Stars:[...]
Shirley Frimpong-Manso takes us behind the scenes of Adams Apples. -Courtesy photo
The stories out of Africa are getting stronger as African filmmakers improve on their cinematic story telling skills. The latest strong story is the upcoming movie Somewhere in Africa.” “Tomorrow they say will be better. But they forget history repeats it self. Our dreams have faded….our hearts resigned with no[...]
Ghana’s prolific filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso continues to deliver what we demand and expect from our African filmmakers: well thought out story lines/scripts, great picture quality, above average execution from African actors and actresses, brilliant fashions that all come together to keep our eyes glued on the big screens. Watch her[...]
Young Africans at home and in the Diaspora are doing everything possible to rebrand and change the image of Africa, worldwide. On March 26th, 2011, the first annual F.A.C.E LIST Awards was held at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York City. Developed by a team of ambitious young Africans,[...]
The film ‘Sinking Sands’ with Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ladybrille Man of the Month November 2010, gets a big boost from the Ghana arm of United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). The press release we received below has even more details. ” . . . In line with its Say NO![...]
“If you are looking for a highly entertaining movie to watch as this holiday season approaches, look no further than 6 Hours to Christmas, the new film out this November from Sparrow Productions of Ghana. The film, starring Chris Attoh, Damilola Adegbite, and Sena Tsikata, introduces us to Reggie, a[...]