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Godwin Kotey was a true actor, a great director – J.O.T Agyeman
He may have played the adversary of Godwin Kotey in his last major film role, ‘I Sing of a Well’ but in his death, J.O.T Agyeman pays a glowing tribute to the late actor and film maker, Godwin Nikoi Kotey! As the cock crows to remind us of the break of dawn, so will we remember a great man taken from us, and the industry, at the prime of his life. He stood at the crossroads of Ghana’s Arts scene. Godwin Kotey (Nikoi as we all called him or “Galore” by those who loved him) will have his named etched in our memories forever for he was a great man indeed. His talent knew no bounds and his love for the Performing Arts was unquestionable. Knowing him was an honour, for he was a special talent. He exhibited his skill with such ease and with flair that we all aspired to be on the same set with him. My first contact with him was at the School of Performing Arts in the late 1980s. I first worked with him in the play Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie. He directed the play. Thanks to him, I won the very first Patron’s Award by the School of Performing Arts for the work I did in that play. For many of us, even then, we knew he was that he was talented and we knew that he was destined for the top. What can we say or write about a man who could turn blank sheets of paper into works of Art? What can be said about a man who knew that it was possible to break the rules of the Arts and go beyond the borders others had set? Indeed, Godwin’s skill was immeasurable. When we all thought that the limits of Ghanaian Theatre had been reached by the likes of Efua Sutherland and Martin Owusu, he came along with the classic tale of Etuo ato Bare and mesmerized his audience with a never-before told tale of the Asante empire and Yaa Asantewaa. Through this, he had reached heights some only dreamed of. When I directed the epic tale Asanteman, it was from him whom I sought advice and support and, boy, did I get lots of it! As an Actor, I worked with him on two films; Fools in Love produced by Akofa Edjeani Asiedu and I Sing of a Well by Leila Djansi. In both he exhibited his acting prowess and abilities. Many learnt from him on set and his short little comments helped many of us to become the best. I choose to remind myself of his work in the now classic Police Officer movies and his film Sodom and Gomorrah. I choose to think of him in the light of his work as Dume in I Sing of a Well. I choose to remember him for his ability to turn plays into spectacles and I choose to remember him for his professionalism and drive. I choose to remember him for his laughs and for his desire to make the impossible work. I choose to remember him for his love of the stage and his eye for detail. This was indeed a man of diverse gifts and talents, a man born for such a time as ours. A man whose work will live on in defiance of the cruelty of death and in defiance of the icy gritty cold grave he will be laid in. I choose to remember Godwin as I have always known him; a true actor, a great director and a consummate professional. To this end, I choose not to say goodbye to a friend but to say ‘live Godwin live’ in the hearts of all of us forever.]]>
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King Promise thrills fans at sold-out show in Singapore
Ghanaian singer King Promise has made history by being the first Afrobeats star to headline a concert in Singapore. (more…)
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Ice Spice remix stamps Cash Cobain’s “Fisherrr” as the Song of the Summer
Billboard Rookie of the Month, and multi-hyphenate NYC star, Cash Cobain has just linked up with Ice Spice for the long-awaited video remix for “Fisherrr”(feat. BaySwag) [18m+ Streams]. After bubbling the past few years with R-rated anthems over his own ethereal production – creating the playful “sexy drill” sound that he’s pioneered and taken to mainstream heights, Cash Cobain is stamping himself as a serious song of the summer contender with this remix.
Following up his two smash singles “Dunk Contest” (8m+) and “Fisherrr” (pronounced, ‘for sure), Cash is primed for his moment in the spotlight –– hitting 1M Monthly Listeners on Spotify, Top 3 NYC Shazam Charts, having occupied the #1 + #3 slots of the NYC Apple Music Charts, hitting #45 on the Urban Radio Charts and counting, and now landing Ice Spice’s third feature ever –– in the words of COMPLEX, “the summer of 2024 is looking very slizzy”. On the highly-anticipated remix, Ice Spice is simply in top-tier shape.
Adding her signature magnetic ‘it-girl’ flair, charming cadence, and instantly-coinable one-liners, she bolsters the lightning-hot single into astronomical territory with the opening lines –– “Got an attitude but I’m feelingless, so I ain’t mad at you, And I’m tatted too on this fatty-tude, I’m the baddest boo”.
The long-overdue collab from the two Bronx natives is seamless, with her being a tailor-fit alongside the ethereal, dreamy production and silky smooth verses from Bay Swag and Cash. With the recent releases of “Dunk Contest” (watch Genius ‘Open Mic’) and now the Ice Spice-assisted remix for “Fisherrr” (feat. BaySwag), Cash Cobain is using his collaborative momentum from last year to continue elevating his signature sound, showcasing its influential and ever-growing widespread appeal in the process. In the words of Cash:“It’s a beautiful record. It feels amazing, it feels like NYC is back stronger than ever with me and Spice -– two Bronx legends. Get ready for the song of the summer.”
Last month, Cash took over NYC with his birthday show, ‘Slizzyfest’ at Irving Plaza –– a night that was slated as a stacked lineup of NY’s finest, with rumors of an A-list superstar surprise set. After chatter spread online and the hype reached a fever pitch, the crowd became too much to handle and the show was ultimately canceled –– but Cash wanted to give the fans their money’s worth so he ventured into Union Square and threw a makeshift show with his crew, a Bluetooth speaker, and hundreds of adoring fans (read ‘I Went to Cash Cobain’s Slizzyfest and All I Got Was That Classic NYC Feeling’ via Rolling Stone + statement in Billboard).
Also in Billboard, Cash recently teased potential collaborations with Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, Don Toliver (seen filming a music video here), Lil Yachty and more –– a surefire sign of the worldwide stardom soon to come. These recent releases arrive on the heels of a career-defining year in 2023 that closed with the production of PinkPantheress‘ “Nice To Meet You” (feat. Central Cee), which debuted at #20 on Billboard Hot 100 (he also starred alongside her in a nationally-syndicated Apple commercial for the new MacBook).
This was preceded by producing Drake’s “Calling For You” (feat. 21 Savage), which debuted at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, DJ’ing at Travis Scott‘s Cactus Jack x Audemars Piguet event, and releasing his critically-acclaimed debut solo album Pretty Girls Love Slizzy with Giant Music.
Please find links to stream the new “Fisherrr” Remix (feat. Ice Spice) below, and stay tuned for more announcements:
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Tobinco Pharmaceuticals LTD donates drugs worth GHc 155k to Lekma Hospital in celebration of World Malaria Day.
In commemoration of World Malaria Day, Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited exemplified its commitment to healthcare by donating an anti-malaria drug worth GH155,000 to the LEKMA Hospital in Teshie. (more…)
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Celestine Donkor Sets the Record Straight on Weight Loss Surgery Speculation
Award-winning Ghanaian artist, Celestine Donkor has addressed speculations regarding her potential pursuit of weight loss surgery, clarifying that she hasn’t made any decisions in that regard. (more…)
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Akua Music unveils heartfelt music video for hit single ‘Miss You Bad’
Akua Music, the acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her soulful melodies and emotive lyrics, has just released the highly anticipated music video for her latest single, ‘Miss You Bad.’ The video, directed by Joseph Amino, captures the essence of the song’s message and showcases the singer’s raw talent and creativity. (more…)
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