By Peterking Quaye – The wrangle between the Ghanaian movie industry and that of Nigeria is getting unpleasant by the day. The most recent target to fall as casualty to the rift between Ghallywood and Nollywood is Ghanaian Actor John Dumelo allegedly arrested in Nigeria a few days ago. Information reaching Shout-Africa.com correspondent in Accra, indicates that John Dumelo was apprehended on set in Nigeria whiles shooting a new movie for a female Nigerian producer. The sources disclosed that the actor was arrested for refusing to pay an amount Ghanaian actors and producer are supposed to pay before they are... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, October 31st 2010 |
By Peterking Quaye- ‘Achipelago’ is a brand new creation, culminating in Accra World Premiere show on 27th of October, and then followed by an international tour in 2010-2011. Kubilai Khai Investigations, a famous contemporary dance company from France, eager to explore artistic exchanges worldwide, arrived in Accra in April to give a series of master classes with Noyam Dance Company and the Department of Performing Arts of Legon. They also auditioned the Ghanaian Dancer chosen to join the project. ‘Archipelago’ gave birth to a brand new creation staging Frank Micheletti, choreographer and dancer from France, Idio Chichava, dancer from Mozambique,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, October 31st 2010 |
By Peterking Quaye – Africa will be set ablaze musically when Zain MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) approximately 1,000 artistes from far and near converges in the Nigeria’s capital of excellence to be recognize and rewarded for their works. On Saturday, 11 December, the city of Lagos will come alive and will be live, with more than 1 million viewers around the world on MTV. This collaborative event of Zain Africa now powered by Bharti Airtel and MTV Network Africa with it’s key focal point to recognize contemporary African music through a unique implementation of an awards ceremony . More... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, October 31st 2010 |
By Peterking Quaye – One of Ghana’s urban youth radio station is set to bring innovation in radio broadcasting in the nation’s capital, with a street event dubbed ‘The Y FM Area Code Jam’ .The event is to appreciate and celebrate loyal listeners and fans of Y107.9FM . On the 6th November 2010 the event will come live and connect to listeners on the streets of Accra. As part of activities outlined for its second anniversary, Y107.9FM, as the official radio station for the Young and Young at Heart. The station will treat several fans and listeners to a November... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, October 27th 2010 |
By Peterking Quaye – After a successful launch some weeks ago, probably the maiden edition for Ghanaian Movies and stakeholders to be awarded is about to take place. The Ghana Movie Awards 2010, final presentation dubbed “The Party of the Season” it will bring together one-third of the stars in the industry together in one night .On Friday, October 29, 2010,the Nominees Release Party will be held, this will usher in the voting process. In a release issued by the organizers and signed by Verus Nartey -Head of Communication and Member of Planning Committee of The 2010 Ghana Movie Awards,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, October 27th 2010 |
