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FAB Photos: ZAFAA Global Awards nominees press soiree in London
A press conference for Nominees for the 2013 ZAFAA Global Awards was held in London recently to announce the date and activities for this year’s ceremony. “I’m so proud to announce the ZAFAA Global Awards 2013, and now we can start publicity as we now know the Nominees”, said Sam Anwuzia, Founder of Zafaa Awards. He also announced dates and venues for the celebrations as follows: 14 to 15 November, Free Film Festival, Cultural display, Investment forum and Film Seminar, Venue: Greenwich Odeon Cinema, Bugsby Way, London, SE10 0QJ, Time: 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM each day. 16th November Award night, Venue: KIA Oval, Kennington, London, SE11 5SS ZAFAA 2013 NOMINEES Best use of Costumes Single and Married GHANA The Prince GHANA House of Gold GHANA Best Child Performance Lisa Asor Awuku House of Gold GHANA Tobe Oboli Brothers Keeper NIGERIA Victor Okenwa God of Shiloh NIGERIA Victor Okenwa Jr. Musical whispers NIGERIA Best Screenplay Letter To a Mother GHANA House of Gold GHANA Single and Married GHANA Brother’s Keeper NIGERIA Best Special Effect Last Flight Abuja LONDON The Twin Sword NIGERIA Spirit of a Hero NIGERIA Best Cinematography Letter to a Mother GHANA Single and Married GHANA House of Gold GHANA Last Flight to Abuja LONDON Best Sound Brother’s Keeper NIGERIA Last Flight to Abuja LONDON House of Gold GHANA Best Editing Brother’s Keeper NIGERIA Last Flight to Abuja LONDON Single and Married GHANA BEST AFRICAN TV IN UK BEN TV SKY 182 OH TV SKY 199 VOX AFRICAN TV SKY 218 NOLLYWOOD MOVIES SKY SKY 329 AFRICAN CHANNEL SKY 209 ABN TV SKY 290 Best New Comer Itz Tifanny – Married & Single GHANA Henry Ado Asiedu – House of Gold GHANA Mercy Chinwo – House of Gold GHANA Kathrine Obiang – Journey to Self NIGERIA Marie Gomez – Shameful Deceit LONDON Desmond Finney – Ibu in Sierra Leone SIERRA Leone Best Supporting Actress Tana Adelana – Single and Married GHANA Omawunmi Megbele – House of Gold GHANA Beverly Naya – Brothers Keeper NIGERIA Martha Ankoma – Cartel NIGERIA Best Supporting Actor Lucklay – The Cartel NIGERIA Francis Odega – House of Gold GHANA Adjetey Annang – Letter to my Mother GHANA Best Short Film Hope NIGERIA I See U CAMEROON Beleh CAMEROON Best Indigenous movies Mo sorire NIGERIA Ifa Iwa NIGERIA Mahuru NIGERIA Okomfo Anokye GHANA Mdundiko TANZANIA Best Picture House of Gold GHANA Brother’s Keeper NIGERIA Last Flight To Abuja LONDON The Cartel NIGERIA Letters to a mother GHANA NON COMPETITIVE HONOURS In recognition of their Contribution to the African Film Industry in London THEODORA IBEKWE COLLINS ARCHIE-PEARCE BEST LEAD ACTRESS INDIGENOUS Tayo Odueke mo sorire NIGERIA Moji Olaiya Mahuru NIGERIA Fathia Balogun Mahuru NIGERIA Ngozi Nwosu mosorire NIGERIA Ronke Ojo Ifa Iwa NIGERIA BEST LEAD ACTOR INDIGENOUS Femi Brainard Mo Sorire NIGERIA Alex Adu Kofi Okomfo Anokye GHANA Rykardo Agbor Ifa Iwa NIGERIA Wale Adebayo Mahuru NIGERIA LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ERNEST ABBY QUAYE GHANA POSTHUMOUS AWARDS JUSTUS ESIRI NIGERIA Best Director House of Gold – Pascal Amanfo GHANA The Prince – Frank Rajah Arese GHANA Brothers Keeeper – Ikechukwu Onyeka NIGERIA Journey To Self – Tope Oshin Ogun NIGERIA Letters to My Mother – Pascal Amanfo GHANA Last Fight to Abuja – Obi Emelonye LONDON Best Actress Yvonne Nelson – The Prince GHANA Omoni Oboli – Brothers Keeper NIGERIA Yvonne Nelson – House of Gold GHANA Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – Last Flight to Abuja LONDON Best Actor Majid Michael – Brothers Keeper NIGERIA Solomon Akiyesi – Blood of Shiloh NIGERIA Mike Ezuruonye – The Cartel NIGERIA John Dumelo – Letter to my Mother GHANA Majid Michael – The Prince GHANA PHOTO CREDIT Subztar for Sync PHOTOS www.SyncPHOTOSonline.com ]]>
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In Photos: How Osu celebrated ‘Dade Tutswaa’
On Saturday, August 5, the town of Osu was alive with the vibrant sights and sounds of a special event. This festival, known as the Dade Tutswaa, took place over two exciting days. It’s a meaningful celebration that happens just before the famous Homowo festival in Osu. The Dade Tutswaa Festival is a way for the people of Osu to come together, show their pride, and honor their ancestors. It’s a special time that brings the community closer and sets the stage for the even bigger Homowo celebration.
Background
The Dade Y3l3yeli Shifoo and Asafo Tutswaa, affectionately known as Dade Tutswaa, stands as a vibrant annual festival that resonates deeply within the heart of Osu, one of the seven traditional Ga-Dangme paramountcies in Ghana. This captivating festival is a tribute to both the military prowess of the Osu people and their ancestral deity, Dade, revered for its historical role in ancient warfare.
At its core, the Dade Tutswaa Festival serves as a unifying force, bringing together all four divisions of Osu: Kinkanwe, Ashinte, Alata, and Anorhor Guided by the Kinkanwe Asafo, the festival’s grand procession travels through each division, then final ending at Kinkanwe. This captivating journey meanders through the heart of Osu, paying homage to traditional homes and sites of significant historical importance.
As the procession weaves through the community, the revered flags of Kinkanwe: Antoa and Akonfode lead the way, accompanied by the Asafoiats3m3i (the Asafo captains), traditional leaders and community members. The procession goes into the Osu Castle, which has various traditional elements within that predate the building of the castle. It also visits ancient homes throughout the traditional area of the township. In every division that the procession arrives, the leading men and women offer drinks to the procession, the diety, and the Asafo.
Central to the festival are the captivating displays of musketry and traditional dances, symbolic of the revered Asafo culture of Osu. These dances, uniquely Osu’s, are a testament to the community’s cultural distinctiveness. The traditional colors of the celebration are red and white. On Saturday, the dominant color is red with a touch of white, and on Sunday, the dominant color is white with a touch of red.
Prior to the grand Saturday procession, the Asafo Company sends forth drinks as messengers of celebration to the leading traditional homes. This not only announces the festival’s arrival but also invites these homes to prepare for the Asafo warriors and the revered deity’s visitation. The lead figures of the festival, led by the Nii Shippi Nkpa (the battlefield commander), Dzaase Asafoats3 Nii Tempong Sarpei III (senior captain), alongside Asafoats3 Brenya under the Antoa flag, and Asafoats3 Dzahene under the Akomfode flag, ensure the festival’s seamless celebration.
Setting the stage
With the successful celebration, the commemoration and a testament to its unifying prowess. The festival has not only honored the valiant warriors of yesteryears but has also reinforced the bond that ties the community together. Through its captivating displays, vibrant colors, and deep-rooted traditions, Dade Tutswaa stands as a timeless testament to the resilience and cultural richness of Osu and sets the stage for this year’s Homowo scheduled to take place a few weeks from now.
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The 48th People’s Choice Awards took place in California on Tuesday night, with stars of music, television and fashion turning out for the occasion.
Among those in attendance at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica were Ryan Reynolds, who was honoured with the People’s Icon Award; Lizzo, who received the People’s Champion honour; and Shania Twain, who was named this year’s Music Icon.
Twain wore an attention-grabbing custom look by Rodarte for the occasion, featuring a leopard hood, mesh panelling and black velvet skirt.
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Ijekimora activates new single “Fire” with intimate concert in Accra at Tunnel Lounge – SEE PHOTOS
Ijekimora – The Nigerian Afrobeats Singer has activated her new single “Fire” in Ghana with an intimate concert held on Friday, November 25, 2022.
“Fire”, her latest single which features South African Heavyweight, Busiswa, had a first time performance before audience at the plush restaurant located at Airport Residential Area, same premises as Silver Fox Ghana.
The night saw Ijekimora serenading audience to not just her latest single “Fire” but as well as her previously released songs “Sexy Papa”, Temptation” and “Stand By Me” (which featured Seyi Vibez). The night was also used to highlight her upcoming EP titled “Kimorality”.
The gig was steered by her Management as part of plans to fully activate her here in Ghana and the West African Region. Ijekimora is a Nigerian by birth but stayed in Dallas, USA, for a long time before relocating to Nigeria to pursue her music career. The Singer who has a soft spot for Ghana says she sees Ghana as her second home. Ever since she decided to go mainstream, she always does a Media Tour in Ghana prior to her releases.
Stream “Fire” here on Digital Stores: https://azuri.lnk.to/Fire
Listen on Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/ijekimora/song/fire
Watch “Fire” Official Video featuring Busiswa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdIKUm9dlks
Below are some exclusive images from her activation concert at Tunnel Lounge:
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