When the Ghana Movie Industry was in the gutters, Agya Koo with some few people saved the industry. Even though people complained about the poor pictures of their movies; they were able to hold the fort till this very day.
As you wait for the ‘sardine’; you must first continue to eat your ‘koobi’. Interestingly, that’s exactly what the likes of Agya Koo did and now the industry has boomed and still booming.
Many people from all quarters have hailed the judgment of the Ghana Movie Awards Jury for declaring Agya Koo as the Overall Best Actor in Ghana, hence taking home a new SUV Zotye as his prize in addition to the statuettes he was given on the awards day.
Their judgment was lauded as a good judgment yesterday at the plush Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra. In the Overall Best Actress, Kyeiwaa lost out to Jackie Appiah and co.
Best Overall Actor Nominees:
Agya Koo who had come this far won the Best Actor In A Lead Role in Local Language in the movie Ama Ghana, beating Akwesi Boadi a.k.a Akrobetu in Sika Akuaba, Francis Kusi in Yaa Asantewaa War, Timothy Bentum in Devil’s Seed and Ebenezer Donkor a.k.a. Kataware in Madam Moke.
Majid Michel on the other hand was able to beat the likes of Senanu Gbedawu for Check Mate, J.O.T Agyemang for I Sing Of A Well, Prince Osei and Eddie Nartey in Kiss Me If You Can, Van Vicker in DNA Test and Ruffy Samuel in Love & Lust to win the Best Actor In A Lead Role in English Language with his role in the movie ‘The Beast’.
Best Overall Actress Nominees:
For her role in Akurasi Burgers, Rose Mensah also known as Kyeiwaa smiled her way pass the following actress Emelia Brobbery in Tumi, Vivian Jill in Ama Ghana, Mercy Asiedu in Abrokyire Beyie, Theresah Mensah in Yaa Asantewaa War to be the Best Actress In A Lead Role in Local Language.
For their roles in the movie 4 Play, Jackie Appiah and co. (Yvonne Okoro, Juliet Ibrahim and Roselyn Ngissah) won the Best Actress In A Lead Role in English Language by beating Martha Ankomah (Kiss Me If You Can), Akorfa Edjeani Asiedu (I Sing Of A Well), Ama Abebrese (Sinking Sands), Lydia Forson (A Sting In A Tale), Lucky Lawson (Desperate To Survive).
Verdict:
The Ghana Movie Awards Jury voted and declared Agya Koo and Jackie Appiah and co as the Overall Best Actor and Overall Best Actress of the Year. Both categories take home a brand new SUZ Zoyte (4 Wheel).
GhanaCelebrities.com will bring you the pictures when they are presented with their cars.
Other Awards
Below are some of the industry awards;
Marketer of the Year: Yet to be declared.
Best Movie Producer of the year: Alhaji Abdul Sallam Mumuni
Special Award to National Television and Film Institute (NAFTI).
Special Award to Veteran Actor: George Williams
Special Award to Veteran Actress: Grace Nortey
Other awards also went to some of the sponsors of the Ghana Movie Awards.
Below Is The Full List Of Winners:
Overall Best Actress: Jackie Appiah And Co (Juliet Ibrahim, Yvonne Okoro, Roselyn Ngissah)
Overall Best Actor: Kofi Adu A.K.A. Agya Koo
Best Story: Who Loves Me
Best Writing – Adapted Or Original Screen Play: Shirley Frimpong Manso (A Sting In A Tale)
Best Art Direction: Sinking Sands
Best Make Up: Jane A. Williams (Check Mate)
Best Wardrobe: Mabel Germain (Sinking Sands)
Best Cinematography: Bob J (A Sting In A Tale)
Best Editing: Afra Marley (Trinity)
Best Original Song: A Sting In A Tale (4X4)
Best Visual Effect: Barry Isa Quaye (Flash Fever)
Discovery Of The Year: Emoimogen Hogen [Trinity]
Best Actress / West Africa Collaboration: Genevieve Nnaji (Silent Scandal)
Best Actor / West Africa Collaboration: Uti Nkwachukwu (Busting Out)
Best Actress In A Supporting Role (Local): Nana Mcbrown (Madam Moke)
Best Actor In A Supporing Role (Local): Clement Bonney A.K.A. (Ama Ghana)
Best Actress In A Supporting Role (English): Nadia Buari (Check Mate)
Best Actor In A Supporting Role (English): John Dumelo (Game)
Best Music Score: A Sting In A Tale
Best Move / African Collaboration: Sinking Sands
Favourite Actor Of The Year: Kofi Adjorlolo
Favourite Actress Of The Year: Yvonne Nelson
Best Actress In A Leading Role (Local): Rose Mensah a.k.a Kyeiwaa
Best Actor In A Leading Role (Local): Kofi Adu A.K.A Agya Koo (Ama Ghana)
Best Directing (Local): Frank Gharbin (Ama Ghana)
Best Directing (English): Shirley Frimpong Manso (A Sting In A Tale)
Best Picture: Sinking Sands
Best Actress In A Leading Role (English): Jackie Appiah and co. (Juliet Ibrahim, Yvonne Okoro, Roselyn Ngissah) (4 Play)
Best Actor In A Leading Role (English): Majid Michel (The Beast)
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you go agya koo
It’s really gud Agya koo won cos hes so gud.not a surprise dat Jackie won.it was so obvious dey were gonna gv 2 her.
Jackie always wins best actress by herself she won city people she won amma awards in 2007 acraig award. And she always makes people shine on her glory she did it for naa and lydia and she has done it for Yvonne okoro and co. Bcos they have never won an award when they hav been nominated alone, but when nominated with jackie they won with her. Jackie God bless u for your shine to reach on to others
don’t be surprise my sister, jackie is blessed. god has richly bless her abundantly and jackie god will continue bless you. well done and i pray that you god will lift you more higher than this in jesus name……….
Go Agyakoo,Ya Deserve It
i too think its good Agya Koo won cause really The Beast was not Majid’s best work. Okay looks like my predictions have been 60/100 and Im real glad Afra Marley won. Especially glad they honored the old guard Grace Nortey and Mr. Williams(awwwww used to love him in that tv show I can’t recall). They should also honor veteran director in the coming awards ….
Majid, kyeiwaa, nadia congrats, John congrats n agya koo congrats n the rest…m soooooooo mad
Congrats Agya Koo. U’ve really done well for the movie industry.Majid is gud too but too many praises & awards has made him complacent recently.He’s been playing the same roles he’s comfortable with ova and ova again.He’s either the playboy fondling girls or the crazy guy in love with women.It’s become repetitive.
congrats agya koo.
PLS I WANA KNOW THE WHERE ABOUT OF VAN VICKER AND WHY IS IT THAT HIS NAME DID NOT APPEAR AT ALL, WHY IS HE OUT OF GOLLYWOOD?
KOO IS WORDY OF EMULATING! FOR THOSE OF YOU OUT THERE LIFE IS ALL ABOUT FULFILLMENT, EDUCATED OR NOT! SO GET YOUR SANDALS AND LEAN TO BUCKLE THEM!
Agya koo derserve it.
I think shirley frimpong manso is a fine director and her works are just unique. I watched a sting in a tale and I really loved it. I want to be clear whether it is known that that film is an adaptation of the American movie , titled The Honey Mooners. Although she borrowed the story from that movie giving her zero points on originality, I give her some credits for making it look like her own.
I think Shirley is a fine director. I watched her movie;A Sting In A Tale and I really liked it. The movie is an adaptation of the American Movie titled, The Honey Mooners. Shirley scores zero on originality since the story was borrowed but I give her credits for making it look like her own. Watch the Honey Mooners and you will be amazed at the way shirley did the transformation from America to Ghana.
which “honey mooners”, coolday bliss?. there is 2 of them, probably more. I’ve watched the one with gabrielle union and cedric. If that is the one you are referring to then hun you wrong.
Nanayaa I studied Theatre Arts so I Know what am talking about. Yes its the one with Cedric. Just compare the xters and even the goat which in the Honey mooners was a dog the 2 fnds found and thought would give them the breakthrough they needed. In the Honey Mooners, the 2 friends were looking for a break through and so were the friends in A Sting In A Tale. Do a careful analysis of the xters and the syory line and yoyu will realise that Shirley borrowed the story and she is aware. Just ask her. But hey! she did a good work. Adaptation is allowed in the Movie/Theatre industry. You only have to give credits to whom it is due.
Congrats Agya koo, you deserve it.God bless you.
Gongrats Agya Koo, u deserve it. This is jst d beginin mre 2 cme. Stay blessed!!!