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Yvonne Nelson mutes Critics of her Sold Out Premier Of ‘The Men We love

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  Ghanaians showed actress Yvonne Nelson great love judging from the numbers that turned up to the premiere of her new movie The movie, The Men We Love, produced by Yvonne Nelson was premiered on February 14th, 2022 which happened to be on Valentine's day Movie critics took to the internet to lambast the actress for her movies from different angles and point of views Read more.  Celebrated Ghanaian actress and movie producer, Yvonne Nelson, has broken her silence after the numerous criticism she received for her movie, The Men We Love, which successfully premiered. The movie was produced by the actress and was premiered on February 14th, 2022 , Valentine's day, at the Silver Bird cinemas across the country. Read more:  The cinemas got choked as Yvonne Nelson struggled to take photos with her large fan base who attended the event in their numbers. Read more:  As it so often happens, movie critics popped their heads after the premier of the movie and labelled the movie...

.Exploring the History of the Agoji, the Warrior Women of the Dahomey Kingdom

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  The Agoji warrior women commonly referred to as the Dahomey Amazons, a name they got from the French while fighting in the kingdom of Dahomey, were front-line army troops in the kingdom of Dahomey, an empire in West Africa that existed from 1625 to 1894. Its remnants lie in modern day Benin. Whether fighting neighbouring tribes or fighting against European soldiers, the Agoji were known for their ruthlessness and fearlessness.  In the 1700s, the Dahomey Kingdom became a major regional power when it conquered the costal kingdoms of Allada and Whyda, local coastal cities located in the Atlantique department of Benin which were also major slave trading areas.  Having taken control in these cities, Dahomey became a major center in the Atlantic Slave Trade until 1852 when the British imposed a naval blocked to stop the trade. The exact period when the Agoji/Dahomey Amazons army was formed is unknown although some historians attribute it to the 18thcentury. The warriors are...

Africa Needs a Creative Revolution

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  The creatives industry incorporates all forms of art from music, film, visual arts, TV, fashion and many others. 2020 saw a huge rise in opportunities for creatives with the industry in Africa currently employing half a million people and generating $4.2 billion in revenue. This is only the beginning of something far greater as there is still a large amount of untapped potential and scope for growth in the continents industry. This is why a Creative Revolution may be the key to this success. It’s no understatement to say the creative arts industry in Africa has already been booming for years, especially with regards to music and film. When discussing the music scene, Fela Kuti is a clear example of a Nigerian born artist who went on to become arguably one of the world’s most influential musicians and often is described as the founding father of Afrobeats . His unique sound even influenced those from across the world such as Missy Elliot and The Roots . Similarly with regards to ...

The Best African TV shows and films you must watch

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  Wired - The Inside Story Behind Disney's 'Radical' Queen of Katwe One of the most successful ways that culture and stories of people can be told is through television and film. Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in investment towards African entertainment by mainstream streaming services and as a result, we have been graced with an abundance of great entertainment pieces that show us a side of Africa we the people have been yearning to see. For those of you who are looking for their new favourite film or longing for their next binge but do not know where to start, here is a short list of the best tv shows and films that cannot be missed.  The African Doctor (originally titled “Bienvenue ร  Marly-Gomont”) This heart-warming comedy-drama is based on a true story and focuses on an African Doctor who has the opportunity to work in France and so, decides to migrate his family along with him. However, life turns out to not be as easy as imagined for the family. Th...

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LITTLE MISTAKE (2022 LATESTS EXCLUSIVE NIGERIAN NOLLYWOOD MOVIES)

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Michael Blackson invites Tyler Perry to build a film studio in Ghana

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  American-based Ghanian actor and comedian, Michael Blackson, has called on movie producer and screenwriter, Tyler Perry, to partner with him on a film studio in Ghana. According to Mr Blackson, he will acquire the land for Mr Perry to build on. Blackson, who has become a regular visitor to his homeland in the last few years, and sees the potential in the country, is calling on American investors to make the trip and take a chance on several projects. “Hey @tylerperry let’s go half on a film studio in Ghana, I’ll get the land and you build the studio,” he tweeted at Tyler Perry on Wednesday, February, 16. Although Tyler Perry is yet to respond to this invitation, a lot of followers who have seen the tweet, agree that this could be a big win for Ghana’s “struggling” movie industry. According to Juliet Asante, the C.E.O of the National Film Authority, building a film studio in Ghana is as simple as ABCD; “Is that simple! #ShootInGhana #yaamusings,” she responded to Bl...

Drops of Happiness

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  Drops of happiness which is produced by Ghanaian Actress/ Producer Rabby Bray was shot in some modern and indigenous locations in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. It stars some of Ghana’s finest Actors including Adjetey Annan, Fiifi Coleman, Rabby Bray, Qwasi Blay, Zaaki, Nana Yaa Agyare and more. Drops of Happiness which tells a modern-day story of graduate unemployment and how so many young people are going beyond the normal in search of greener pastures is expected to thrill movie lovers on the night of its premiere.

Till Sunset Trending Ghanaian movies

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  Till SunSet is a series about four graduates who seek to find themselves rooted in the world after school. How will their individual skills, passion, and dreams help each other as they strive day by day to survive in all hopes for a better tomorrow? Starring: Andy Tettey Dennis Cobblah Nana Arhin Sam Nana Dwamena Atuobi Omari David Adjei Owusu Mimi Buari Bella Agyeman Efe Clement Written by Rawdrick Lartey Jnr. Directed & Produced by Joseph Clef Aboah

List Of Ghanaian Movies 2021 [ Ghana Movies 2021 ]

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  Every year, hundreds of films are produced in Ghana for a faithful audience within the country and abroad. In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic crippled the world’s economy forcing Ghanaian cinemas and production companies to shut down operations, disrupting what was set to be yet another impressive year for the Ghanaian movie industry Despite the plague and the uncertainties that came with it, there are filmmakers that defied the odds and rolled out films that will be remembered for years to come. These films rode through the obstacles of a worldwide pandemic to bring entertainment and satisfaction to audiences in a year with little to celebrate. Also, the improved digital filming technologies have also boosted the appeal of these films. It is not a secret that most Ghanaian films have found their way into all corners of the African continent. Check out the list of Ghana Movies 2021 Coming To Africa‘ was shot during the highly publicized Year of Return put together by the Governmen...

Latest Ghanaian movies: Top 13 in 2021

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  The vast Ghallywood industry has furnished us with a countless number of the latest Ghanaian movies that are no doubt worthy of some credit. For this last decade, the Ghanaian film industry has grown by leaps and bounds. The growth stems from the widening number of Ghanaians and Africans in general who greatly adore these movies. Also, the improved digital filming technologies have also boosted the appeal of these films. It is not a secret that most of the Ghanaian films have found their way into on all corners of the African continent. The family-oriented content coupled with infused African cultural have made the recent movies a cache in Ghanaian and diaspora’s living rooms. Have a look at these Ghanaian movies that are making headway in the Ghanaian cinema scene. Read more:  1. Endwene Bone - Part 1 and 2 It would be interesting to note that this film was launched in the church just some days before 2018. The film features the legendary casts like the Kojo Nkansah Lilwin,...

Yvonne Nelson Eulogizes Michy After She Made Her First Appearance In Move; Says Michy Is A Super Actress

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  Ghanaian actress and filmmaker, Yvonne Nelson can’t stop praising Michy following her first appearance in a movie. Michy is set to make her first professional appearance in a movie titled “The Men We Love,” which will be premiering this Monday, February 14th 2022 at Silverbird. In an interview with Andy Dosty of Hitz FM, monitored by , Yvonne Nelson who produced the movie said Michy surprised her and her crew after making her first appearance on set. According to her, Michy took a few minutes to do what took her [Yvonne Nelson] five years to do in a single movie. Reacting to how she discovered Michy would be a great actress, Yvonne Nelson said she had been following videos posted by the baby mama of Shatta Wale on her social media pages. She added that she noted that Michy could become a good actress so she called her and tried her on her new movie and Michy nailed it. She charged Ghanaians to come to see Michy on a different level although they know her already. Meanwhile, ...

Filmmaker, Peter Sedufia Explains Why Most Ghanaian Films Do Not Land On Netflix And Amazon

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  Ghanaian filmmaker, Peter Sedufia has explained why most Ghanaian films do not land on Netflix and Amazon although filmmakers work to see it happen. Sharing an email which was a response from streaming platform Amazon, Peter revealed that his movie ALOE VERA was not selected for licensing because Ghana/Ghanaian content is not their focus in Africa. Expressing his reaction to the issue, Peter indicated the owners of these streaming platforms have the final say on the contents they allow on their platforms and not that Ghanaian filmmakers are lazy in making their movies go international. Peter Sedufia further stated that they will look at other avenues they can apply to maximize their revenue. In his post, he wrote: “Note: This is a private email from my distributor; it doesn’t concern anyone. But, I’m selectively sharing this portion for the good of our industry, so we understand the hurdle our film industry has to cross. And also, to let the many Ghanaians who keep stressing and ...