This week, Ghanaian actor-John Dumelo stopped over in Turkey to party with the boys—and he shared a photo looking like a man on a ‘high’ horse…
Comedian-A plus also took a clean photo with Director-Shirley Frimpong Manso and his funny character came to play by clutching on Shirley’s bag, making the photo a must see.
Becca joined the many Ghanaian celebrities who pose for photos in aeroplanes and she was not even flying in any of the expensive cabins. Soon, airlines should start charging African celebrities for such photos—-we think!
Actress-Nana Ama McBrown, Confidence Haugen, Majid Michel, Sandra Ankobiah and Efya all shared some nice photos…
From Leila Djansi and Fred Numah attending the 2014 Pan African Film Festival to John Dumelo lecturing at his film school in Accra, we have some of the interesting photos your favourite celebrities shared this week.
The photo above of John Dumelo is from a class he held with the students of his fast growing film school-John Dumelo film Academy, he said…
Naa Ashorkor, Sarkodie, Yvonne Nelson, Joselyn Dumas, Efya and others shared some must see photos of their out and about activities.
Last night-14th of February, 2014, the much anticipated movie – “Devil In The Detail”, written and directed by Shirley Frimpng-Manso and produced by Ken Attoh – was given its first public showing at the Silverbird cinemas (Accra Mall and Weija at exactly 7:30 and 9:30pm).
Those outside Accra and the country weren’t left out as they also had the opportunity to watch the movie at www.sparrowstation.com. And for this who missed it, the movie can be watched on SparrowStation.Com.
The attendance was great; with lots of people trooping in and out just to be part of the “Devil in the Detail” premiere experience. This need not be dragged further as the pictures below tell it all. Three cinema halls were fully occupied, with some people parading themselves outside the hall for the next showing.
With most premieres attended, the turnouts had been very poor with no or less people even bothering themselves to watch the second showing. People attended both the first and second showings (all three halls were full on these two occasions) for the Devil in the Detail.
‘Devil in the Detail’, another great Shirley Frimpong Manso film produced by the outstanding Ken Attoh will be premiered in Ghana (SilverBird Cinemas-Accra Mall & Weija) and online at SparrowStation.Com on Valentine’s Day-Friday-14th February, 2014 (7:30 and 9:30).
3 Pairs of tickets to couples in Ghana to attend the premiere and have a wonderful Val’s night watching the much talked about movie.
And for those abroad or outside Ghana, we are not leaving you behind. Since ‘Devil in the Detail’ will also be premiered online at SparrowStation.Com (8:00 GMT), we are giving out 5 access codes which will allow you to watch the movie online for FREE. (Access codes cannot be shared with others).
Make this Valentine’s Day a special one by doing something new such as; watching ‘Devil in the Detail’ with your partner or loved one. Enough of the usual dinner—everyone is doing it and after doing it for years, it doesn’t feel any more special.
Based on which Director’s movie is trending, the person mostly wins the known movie awards and if you are a sceptic like me, you will definitely not even believe the genuineness of many of these awards that get handed out…
Last year’s Ghana Movie Awards also failed to give us any strong indication as to who is leading the game—awarding two of the Directors below with their Best Director award.
Let’s forget the technical language if we do not understand them and invoke our individual honesty by voting for who we think is the Best Ghanaian Movie Director—-based on the many Ghanaian movies we’ve seen.
*By Ghanaian Movie Director, the person must have been working in the Ghanaian Movie industry, no necessary a Ghanaian by citizenship*
Vote Below Now and let’s settle the debate once and for all…
On Friday 31st Jan, 2013, host of the Taxi Driver programme on Hitz 103.9 fm, Blakk Rasta interviewed Nigerian film director Frank Raja on what the latter think of the current state of Ghana’s movie industry.
Full name Frank Arase Raja, came to Ghana in the early 2000s through Ghanaian revered filmmaker, Abdul Salam of Venus Films. Asked how he got into the industry and how he came to Ghana to start directing movies, Frank said “well I started producing and directing movies in Nigeria. Abdul Salam who is a marketer, used to market few of my movies here in Ghana.
“First it was Samira Yakubu the costumier who invited me to Ghana for the shooting of the movie ‘Official Prostitute’ with the late Suzzy Williams. Abdul met with me again and he was like I love what you have been doing, I’ve sold a couple of your movies and so I think you and I could do something.
“It died out after I went back to Nigeria but he called me back later, bought me ticket, we discussed on what to do with the Ghanaian film industry. We discussed money, signed contract and we took off and from there, we’ve worked till date.
Bluntly, Blakk asked, in Ghana right now, apart from you being a director, is there any director you strongly admire in the Ghanaian film industry? “Shirley Frimpong-Manson” Frank revealed. Controversial Blakk pushed further, more than Leila Djansi?
Multiple award winning film-makers, Shirley Frimpong Manso and Ken Attoh have once again pulled together an interesting short film-Stranger In My Bed, exclusively for the skyrocketing Sparrow Station audience.
Since ‘Stranger In My Bed’ was exclusively made for Sparrow Station, a Video on Demand platform which streams quality African entertainment to a discerning audience, you can only watch the short out film there…
The short film was released today-Tuesday, 14th January, 2014 so head over to Sparrow Station and catch up on the excitement.
‘Stranger In My Bed’ is part of Sparrow Station’s couple’s diary series—starring Christabel Ekeh, Senanu Gbedawo and Katou Aisha Addaaquey…
Probably, to make a statement of her own and show support, Shirley Frimpong Manso attended the premiere of Leila Djansi’s movie-‘A Northern Affair’ yesterday at the National Theatre—and she sat through to watch the entire movie.
For some reason, it seems when it comes to us women, there is only one top place for a woman. But several men can be on top without any unnecessary tension—in fact, they can even support each other while on top.
Out of nothing, tension and animosity was created and it filled the top gap between Leila Djansi and Shirley Frimpong Manso—I will blame the Ghanaian media as the force behind this big bang.
For some years now, things have been reported as if Leila Djansi and Shirley Frimpong Manso were natural enemies. It has been made out to be like there is no way they can exist in the same industry as outstanding Directors, unless one slashes the throat of another.
Even where there is nothing, the media conjures tension and creates aversion between the two fans of these Directors. Why can’t you like the works of Leila Djansi and equally admire that of Shirley Frimpong Manso? I am yet to see any African Movie fanatic who loves the excellent works of the two great women.
As mentioned, almost every industry person came out to the 2013 Ghana Movie Awards which was held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday-30th December, 2013.
Shirley Frimpong Manso and Leila Djansi who won the 2013 ‘Best Director’ together were looking stunning on the red carpet…
Roselyn Ngissah and Yvonne Okoro were not also looking bad. Samira Yakubu kept some eyes busy with her teasing chest and as usual, Akorfa Ejeani Asiedu was looking forever young…
During the Christmas holidays, I had the opportunity to watch the new Shirley Frimpong Manso’s feature film-POTOMANTO in its full HD glory via Sparrow Station—and the experience was beyond my expectation.
Before I proceed with my thoughts on POTOMANTO, let me steal a bit of the space to tell you about my Sparrow Stationexperience.
I think I am in the best position to rate the Sparrow Station Video on Demand service. After all, I am a regular user of some of the best global VOD services such as Netflix, Lovefilm, NowTV and BlinkBox—I have once held accounts with all these platforms.
After having watched several movies on the above VOD platforms, I have become used to streaming interruptions, especially when the speed of the internet is not great. Even with my recently acquired fibre optic broadband connection, I’ve not been able to completely escape the headache of streaming interruptions.
Therefore, I was prepared to see the streaming of POTOMANTO on Sparrow Station being interrupted, at least two or three times. But shockingly, I watched the entire movie on Sparrow Station without any streaming interruption—and the quality of the movie was GREAT.
The first time I watched POTOMANTO, I did so on my laptop. And when I decided to re-watch it for the purpose of this write up, I hooked my laptop up to my TV—without losing any bit of the HD quality on the large TV. In fact, it felt like I was watching one of the usual SKY HD channels.
Watching Potomanto from Sparrow Station
Now back to the movie…POTOMANTO
Storyline
The movie touches on a global developing illegality, where certain underprivileged people in third world countries are lured with fictitious quick money opportunities—fetching them more than they bargain for.Mostly, with genuine intention and keen determination to change their lives for better, these poor young individuals find themselves being over-exploited by the rich.
Courtesy of the recently launched online video on demand service-Sparrow Station, you can now watch the new Shirley Frimpong Manso’s film-POTOMANTO in REAL HD quality online, for less than 5 dollars…
Knowing the excellent nature of Shirley Frimpong Manso’s productions coupled with the rave reviews POTOMANTO received when it was recently premiered in Accra, you cannot go wrong this festive season if you gather friends and family to watch POTOMANTO…
Forget the days of watching bad quality eye hurting movies online. Watching POTOMANTO on Sparrow Station will be a great experience for you ( I can promise you that) , because you will be watching it in REAL HD…
POTOMANTO features award-winning Ghanaian actor-Adjetey Anang, Olu Jacobs, Yvonne Okoro, Marie Humbert, Mikkie Osei-Berko (Master Richard of Taxi Driver fame) and other talented actors.
In POTOMANTO, ex- police officer Adane is angry about being cheated on so he sets out to take his pound of flesh when he employs his skills to catching women who cheat on their men. But he’s in for a real cat and mouse game when he’s hired to catch Susan, the alluring young wife of a wealthy Nigerian businessman.
The premiere of Shirley Frimpong Manso’s new feature film-POTOMANTO took place on Friday-20th December, at Silverbird Cinema in Accra and not only was the event packed, those who attended were not disappointed. Once again, Shirley Frimpong Manso and her Sparrow Productions team nailed it…
“Turn out for the event was HUGE (three cinemas were packed full with some people still crowding the alleys) as fans and celebrities alike flocked to the Accra mall for a little bonding time with their favorite celebrities but more importantly, to watch the much hyped movie”
At the premiere were Shirley Frimpong Manso, Ken Attoh, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo, Olu Jacobs, Adjetey Anang, Senanu Gbedawo and others…
Joselyn Dumas and John Dumelo
John Dumelo and Joselyn Dumas were looking great, more like a couple—probably they are, as I’ve heard the two are ermmmm…(Anyway, I will come to the two later).
Tomorrow-20th December, 2013 (6:30pm) will see the premiere of the much talked about new feature film from Shirley Frimpong Manso- POTOMANTO.
The Silverbird Cinema at the Accra Mall will host several movie fans and celebrities (including POTOMANTO’s cast)—and you cannot miss this grand premiere…
Surely, Christmas wouldn’t have been the same without another GREAT movie from Shirley Frimpong Manso and her Sparrow Productions team. And as you already know, she calls this one-POTOMANTO “a Ghanaian evolved version of the French word Portmanteau which means, large suitcase” .
Starring Adjetey Anang, Olu Jacobs, Yvonne Okoro, Marie Humbert, Mikkie Osei-Berko (Master Richard of Taxi Driver fame) and other talented actors, POTOMANTO is another great piece from the multiple award winning film-maker and her Sparrow Productions team.
In POTOMANTO, ex police officer Adane is angry about being cheated on so he sets out to take his pound of flesh when he employs his skills to catching women who cheat on their men. But he’s in for a real cat and mouse game when he’s hired to catch Susan, the alluring young wife of a wealthy Nigerian businessman.
The nominations for the 4th edition of the prestigious Ghana Movie Awards to be held at the Accra International Conference Center on 30th December, 2013 have been released—and the competitive nature list shows that it’s definitely going to be extremely exciting for any of the winners.
Shirley Frimpong Manso, Ken Attoh, Yvonne Okoro, Jackie Appiah, Yvonne Nelson, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo, Van Vicker, Lydia Forson, Kwadwo Nkansah (Lilwin) and Agya Koo have all scored nominations.
10 strong movies have been nominated for the Best Picture category, which is considered as the ultimate award…
Shockingly, Sonia Ibrahim (little sister of Juliet Ibrahim) has been nominated alongside Jackie Appiah, Yvonne Okoro, Maame Serwaa and Yvonne Nelson in the ‘PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE’ category. It will be interesting if Sonia Ibrahim is able to displace these known faces to win the award for this category.
