Radio & TV
Quick look at Ghana’s nominees in the upcoming AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards
The AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards is almost here and here is a a look at some of Ghanaians who are up for laurels this year! Shirley Frimpong Manso Shirley Frimpong Manso is a Ghanaian movie producer/writer/director emerging as the biggest force to reckon with in terms of quality African movies. She is the Chief Executive Officer […]
The AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards is almost here and here is a a look at some of Ghanaians who are up for laurels this year!
Shirley Frimpong Manso
Shirley Frimpong Manso is a Ghanaian movie producer/writer/director emerging as the biggest force to reckon with in terms of quality African movies. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Sparrow Productions and a former radio personality. By far one of the most talented and highly ambitious young women in Ghana today, Shirley seeks to raise the standard of film production in Ghana and Africa by telling progressive African stories as seen through the eyes of Africans. Shirley gave birth to a lovely baby boy in March 2010.
Shirley is a graduate of the National Film and Television Institute and attended Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School in the Central Region where she obtained her “A” level certificate. Some of the movies produced by Shirley includes Perfect Picture, Sting In A Tale, Life And Living It and Scorned.
Yvonne Okoro
Born Yvonne Chinyere Okereke Okoro to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother, she is without doubt, one of the finest actresses around. She is the first child of her mother, and the fifth born of all siblings from both parents.
Yvonne attended Achimota Preparatory School, then the Lincoln Community School before enrolling at Mfanstiman Girls Senior High School. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Linguistics from the University of Ghana, Legon and also studied French Civilisation and Culture as well as Drama and Marketing at the Universite’ De Nantes in France.
Since her debut movie eight years ago, she continues to win the heart of movie lovers across the continent. She considers movies not only as a source of entertainment but rather a platform to educate and inform people of the various societal issues that could develop the society.
She has featured in several movies including Beyonce, Beyonce 2, The Return Of Beyonce, The Return Of Beyonce 2; The President’s Daughter; The President’s Daughter 2; Play, 4Play Reloaded, Desperate To Survive, The Game, Agony Of Christ, Royal Battle, Queen Of Dreams and ‘Le Hotelier’ a French production.
Jackie Appiah
Jackie Agyemang (maiden name Appiah) was born 5th December 5 1983 and the last of five children. She spent her early childhood in Canada before moving to Ghana with her mother at age 10.
Jackie’s rise to fame became after playing the role of Enyonam Blagogee, in the hit series Things We Do For Love written by Edward Seddoh Junior. She was later featured in other productions such as Tentacles, Games People Play and many other TV series.
After her exceptional performance in Mummy’s Daughter, a film by Venus Films which chronicles the story of the Bartels Family where she played the role of Princess, the daughter, she became the one of the most sought after.
She has been featured in several roles in different movies some of which are The Heart of Men, Run Baby Run, Beyoncé – The President Daughter, The Return of Beyoncé, Mummy’s Daughter, The Love Doctor, Royal Battle, Princess Tyra, I Hate Women, Fake Feelings, Wind of Love, and others.
Chris Attoh
Christopher Nii Attoh is a television show host, actor and a master of ceremonies (MC) popularly referred to as Chris Attoh.
The multi- talented TV personality has steadily risen into stardom to become one of the finest actors Africa can boost of. Chris describes himself as a young entrepreneur, whose key objective is to continually strive to raise the flag of Ghana high.
He started as a National Service personnel at Groove FM then moved to Choice FM and was later poached by Metropolitan TV, popularly known as Metro TV, where he hosted the show dubbed “Links”. He also hosted few episodes of Smash TV and GTV’s then popularly show, “Show Time”.
Chris Attoh attended Achimota High School and did his Sixth form at the Accra Academy School. He later went to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where he read painting before moving to London to study Banking and Security. In London, he presented a show called “One touch” on OBE TV.
Aside hosting TV productions: ‘Stars of the Future’ and ‘Rhythms’, Chris has also stared in M- Net’s production, Tinsel, which is the first multi camera soap to be done in West Africa, specifically Nigeria.
He starred in Shirley Frimpong – Manso’s ‘Life and Living It’, which was his first Ghanaian feature movie, came along. ‘Scorned’, was his second production and was followed by ‘The Perfect Picture’ which broke box office records in Ghana.
Majid Michel
Majid was born in Cantonments, a suburb of the Ghanaian capital Accra. The son of a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother, Majid grew up in Accra with his nine siblings. He attended St. Theresa’s Primary School, and later, the Mfantsipim School. In secondary school, Majid was actively involved in theater and was a member of the school’s Drama Club.
Majid entered professional acting by chance. He starred in Things We Do for Love as “Shaker”, a lover boy. Thing We Do for Love became a success and propelled Majid into the mainstream on the strength of his performance. Majid was cast in his first movie Divine Love as the male lead, alongside Jackie Appiah as the female lead with Van Vicker in a supporting role. Divine Love was a huge success turning Majid Michel into household names across Ghana and the rest of Africa.
Majid has stared in several movies including Agony of Chris, Somewhere in Africa, Shakira, The Game, Bursting Out, 4 Play, 4 Play Reloaded, A Sting in a Tale, Silent Scandal, Passion of the Soul and Crime to Christ.
Herty Owusu
At fourteen, Herty Owusu joined the Nyankonton Theatre Players group, where her acting talent commenced under the tutelage of top actors and late director Efo Kojo Mawubge. She acted in severally stage plays including Ebo Whyte’s Unhappy “Wives Confused Husbands”. She is also a Voiceover Artist for TV3 Network, the presenter and producer of BigBrains.
She is passionate about scriptwriting and is the co-writer of Shirley Frimpong Manso “Adams Apples”, followed by “Peep” and then “Contract”. A trained Quantity Surveyor, Herty’s love for filmmaking and theatre has led her to tutor many upcoming actors as a Theatre and Artistic Director.
Ken Attoh
Ken Attoh is a name synonymous with multimedia design, creative photography and cinematography within the Ghanaian creative industry. He is the chief creative director and producer at Sparrow Productions, a film company based in Accra. He is also the co-founder of Illusions, a creative design studio that specialises in motion design and image manipulation for film and broadcast clients
In 1997, after a professional course in information systems and management, Ken decided to pursue a career path related to his talent and begun his professional life as a fine art illustrator working for Akroma productions, an advertising agency in Accra. Within three years he had gained enough experience working on various accounts which moved him up the creative ranks to become Art Director, in charge of reputable brands like Castle Milk Stout, and Ghana Telecom to name a few. He became one of Ghana’s most sought after graphic designers and professional photographers.
In late 2001 Ken left Ghana to the UK to further his education and also to broaden his exposure within the industry. He studied for a Bachelors degree in Multimedia Arts and also attained a diploma in Digital film Making from Middlesex university in London.
By 2007 Ken had worked for very diverse companies and among the creative elite in London and some of its smaller towns. He also took on many roles as a freelancer. A few of which were Art Director for Citi Bank, web designer for logic media and creative photographer for high-end image retouching company, TaylorJames.
Ken met with Writer/ Film Director, Shirley Frimpong-Manso in 2008. Their professional union encouraged Ken to move back to Ghana. With his experience, he partnered with her and transitioned her events company into a full-blown film production studio.
Today ken has worked as creative director and producer for six of Sparrow’s award winning feature films which includes ‘The Perfect Picture’ ‘A Sting In a Tale’ and the ten chapter iconic cinema series ‘Adams Apples’
He is a true believer of form follows function, that all things created to perform a particular function should also be presented to attract and appeal through its packaging.
He is inspired by the creative energy he shares with his partner.
Radio & TV
Season Two of The HBO Original Drama Series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Debuts June 17th on M-Net and Showmax Express from the US
The eight-episode second season of HBO Original drama series House of the Dragon debuts in the US on Sunday 16 June – and will be available on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) Express from the US at 1am on Monday 17 June and make its prime-time premiere at 7pm on the same day. The series will also be available on Showmax.
Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war with the Green and Black Councils fighting for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively. As each side believes theirs to be the rightful seat on the Iron Throne, the Green and Black trailers reflect those two perspectives in separate yet complementary halves of the same story. For global audiences, “All Must Choose” their side of House Targaryen as the realm fractures in season two.
Logline: Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.
Season two returning cast: Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.
Season two new cast: Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf, Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne.
Season two credits: Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
Pick your side of House Targaryen on your DStv or stream it on Showmax, each week from Monday, 17 June 2024.
People & Lifestyle
AMVCA: Tune In for a Night of Elegance and Achievement this Saturday on Africa Magic
The anticipation is palpable as the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, scheduled for 11 May 2024, in Lagos approaches. Viewers are invited to witness the splendour of this prestigious event, broadcasting live on Africa Magic from 3pm on DStv and GOtv.
Reflecting the rich diversity and innovation of African cinema and television, this year’s awards promise some thrilling adjustments with the introduction of exciting new categories such as Best Actor and Best Actress in leading or supporting roles. With a total of 27 categories, including 16 non-voting and 9 audience voting categories, along with two esteemed recognition awards the Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards – there’s ample opportunity to honour exceptional African talent.
Kicking off the festivities with a prime view of the red carpet hosted by celebrity personalities Toke Makinwa and Uti Nwachukwu viewers can watch the continent’s biggest stars strut their stuff in dazzling creations from some of Africa’s most talented fashion designers from 3pm before settling into the prestigious awards at 6pm.
The main award will be hosted by renowned television host and current host of Nigerian Idols IK Osakioduwa and will feature musical performances from Nigeria’s popular performers Seyi Sodimu, Shaffy Bello, Adekunle Gold, KCee, Chike and Congolese soukous singer Awilo Logomba throughout the awards ceremony.
Save the date for this Saturday, 11 May, and tune in for the live broadcast across all Africa Magic Channels on DStv and GOtv. Don’t miss this remarkable celebration of African creativity and achievement!
Keep your DStv subscription activated to ensure you don’t miss the star-studded event! To upgrade, reconnect or manage your subscription download the MyDStv app on your mobile app store or visit www.dstv.com to join in on the excitement and manage your account. You can also catch all the action while on the move. Stream all content on the DStv Stream app by downloading it from the app store.
Radio & TV
The Queens of Durban are not Holding Back!
The Real Housewives of Durban reunion will air on Showmax in two parts on 15 and 22 May 2024, following a dramatic Season 4 finale. It saw the ladies separated into two groups and tea spilt from all directions, with accusations of witchcraft, infidelity, control and alcoholism.
We chatted with all the ladies to get a sense of how they are feeling about the reunion, which will be hosted by MaBlerh, and facing up to everything that’s happened this season. Newcomers Ameigh Thompson, Angel Ndlela and Zama Ngcobo are all feeling nervous about their first reunion but that won’t stop them from showing up.
Zama, who has been involved in some of the biggest feuds in the season, says she won’t run away from anything that happened. “I am not a coward,” she says. “What I said on the show is how I feel. People think I won’t show up to the reunion because I am scared. I am not. I am going to go in there and speak my mind. I will not be intimidated by anyone.”
Angel says she’s looking forward to the reunion. “I am glad that I will have the chance to tell my side of the story, while providing clarity where need be,” she says. “Watching the show, I learned a lot of things about myself. It was an amazing experience.”
Ameigh feels like the show has made her stronger and more resolute in her decisions. “Watching myself has been very interesting,” she says. “The journey has made me realise that I am the person I have always known I am. I have been through a lot as a person and a mom, and I hope that my story has helped other women who are in similar situations. There is a light at the end of every tunnel.”
For the OG’s who have done this from the beginning, they understand better than anyone that reunions are a game-changer. Nonku Williams is very clear on what needs to be said and done. “I have been doing this for so long,” she says. “The reason why I am still here is because I understand the assignment. Some people come here, and they want to be what they are not and that is why it does not land. I will always be me and that is my superpower.”
Sorisha Naidoo is done trying to make peace where there is none. “I know what my boundaries are, especially when it comes to friendships,” she says. “I know who my friends are and I know the people who I want to move forward with. And that takes the load off me because I don’t have to please everyone.”
JoJo Robinson, who joined the show in Season 2, says this season has been her calmest yet. “Season 4 has been very relaxed for me,” she says. “I had a very intense Season 3 but just like that, things changed. I’m glad I came back.” Maria Valaskatzis and Slee Ndlovu, who both joined the show in Season 3, have been at the centre of some of the biggest conflicts this season.
“My game plan for this reunion is just to speak the truth,” says Maria. “I am not going to tiptoe around anything and anyone.” Slee feels like she wants to get to the bottom of things that were said about her. “My biggest thing for this reunion is the witchcraft accusations,” she says. “I need the people who accused me of that to tell me what they mean by that, because I am confused and offended.”
Re-watch S4 ahead of the reunion:
The second season of The Real Housewives of Nairobi premieres on Showmax on 10 May 2024, with new episodes every Friday. The Real Housewives of Nairobi follows the lives of the most stylish, opulent and hardworking women in Kenya as they navigate their relationships and careers. Season 2 features returning cast members Dr Catherine Masitsa, Minne Kariuki and Vera Sidika, who will be joined by newcomers Farah Esmail, Reja Keji Ladu and Zena Nyambu.
Enhance your streaming entertainment experience by adding Showmax to your DStv subscription at a discounted rate. Download the MyDStv App or visit the DStv website to sign up.
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Radio & TV
2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) to air LIVE on DStv
MTV has announced the 2024 “VMAs” will make its return to New York on Tuesday, September 10th at the UBS Arena. Airing LIVE on MTV, DStv Channel 130 on Wednesday, 11 September at 1:00am WAT and 2:00am CAT around the world in more than 150 countries. This year’s global fan-filled phenomenon will celebrate the best music videos of the past year with supersized performances, epic tributes, and unforgettable appearances from the world’s biggest celebrities.
“We’re excited to bring this year’s VMAs to UBS Arena, one of the country’s newest and most cutting edge venues,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrating one of music’s biggest nights with the incredible, robust New York area fans is something we’ve been looking forward to since the moment last year’s show ended.”
“It’s an honor to host MTV and the VMAs at UBS Arena,” said Mark Shulman, Senior Vice President of Programming, UBS Arena. “This is the culmination of bringing a world class event to a venue that offers state of the art capabilities and the best in fan amenities. We look forward to welcoming this year’s top artists, fans, and viewers worldwide to experience our arena and campus at Belmont Park.”
“We are excited to welcome back the MTV Video Music Awards to New York State,” said New York Governor Kathy Hochul. “From its origins at Radio City Music Hall in 1984 to this September’s event at the UBS Arena, the VMAs continue to captivate millions, showcasing the very best in music video artistry. As we prepare to host this 40th anniversary event, let’s embrace the spirit of creativity and innovation that defines our state’s cultural landscape.”
The “VMAs” will air across MTV’s global footprint of linear and digital platforms in more than 150 countries and territories, reaching over 319 million households.
Additional details will be announced closer to the show. Follow @MTV and @VMAs on social to keep up with all-things #VMAs.
Radio & TV
Who is the Real “Kitchen Mama”??? Bolanle Omotayo of Schneider Electric and Yemisi Obe of Grandios Pap Compete in a fierce Pasta Battle on Episode 3 of Cooking With GameChangers
It’s a battle for the best on the new episode of Cooking With Game Changers!
On this episode, Bolanle Omotayo, Marketing & Communications Manager at Schneider Electric, Anglophone West Africa, and Yemisi Obe, Founder of Grandios Pap, slug it out for the Ultimate GameChanger title by preparing their unique versions of pasta.
A day in the life of these GameChangers is explored after which they battle in the kitchen for the title of “Ultimate GameChanger” even as our Judges M.I Abaga, Kaffy and Captain Toba determine who wears the crown. Daniel Etim-Effiong, the show host, makes their time on Cooking with GameChangers extremely delightful.
Who will win this episode? Watch now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Watch a day in the life of Bolanle Omotayo of Schneider Electrics- https:/www.youtube.com/watch?
Watch a day in the life of Yemisi Obe of Grandios Pap – https://www.youtube.com/watch?
You can watch previous episodes of Cooking with GameChangers here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?
Cooking with GameChangers follows a-day–in-the-life of a top corporate executive and entrepreneur who ends up in the Cooking with GameChangers kitchen for a cook-off supervised/judged by celebrity host, Daniel Etim-Effiong and judges M.I Abaga, Kaffy, and Captain Toba.
Cooking with GameChangers is a spinoff of Nigeria’s most syndicated talk show, “Binging With GameChangers” which garners over 60 million monthly viewers and airs on TV stations nationwide.
Watch the latest episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Subscribe to YouTube Channel: @B2GNetwork
Watch the show every weekend on TV stations nationwide:
SATURDAYS:
NTA Network: Saturdays at 10.30 AM
Silverbird: Saturdays at 1.30 PM
Views Channel: Saturday 6:30 PM; Repeat: Mondays at 9:30 PM; Wednesdays at 9 PM
SUNDAYS:
Africa Magic Family: Sundays at 3.30 PM: Repeat: Wednesdays at 1.30 PM
TVC: Sundays at 5.30 PM
NTA2: Sundays at 5.30 PM
Wazobia Max: Sundays at 5.30 PM; Repeat Mondays at 7 PM
Wazobia TV: Sundays at 5.30 PM; Repeat: Mondays at 7 PM
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Cooking with GameChangers is proudly supported by Power Oil, 2Sure and Aquafina.
Media Partners: BellaNaija, Pulse.ng and Ameyaw Debrah.
Radio & TV
Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio this Friday with Ruger & BNXN
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Ruger and Bnxn, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, Africa Rising and Nandi Madida’s Favourite Track of the Week!
Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, April 19th 9a Lagos/London / 10a Johannesburg/Paris / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2pm, YFM Kumasi on Saturdays at 3pm and YFM Takoradi on Saturdays at 6pm.
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