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Guest Blog: TV3 ‘Brings’ Big Brother to Ghana?

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TV3 entered the media sphere on October 1 in 1997 and since that time it’s been peerless on the television scene. The Kanda-based TV station ain’t just “first in news” and “best in entertainment”, but it is “first” and “best” in virtually everything in relation to television broadcasting (and I am talking about Ghana, not the whole wide world).

TV3 is currently so far ahead that by the time the other television stations operating in Ghana match its ‘level’, the world would have probably come to an end. Apparently, the other TV stations are just mere statistic, lagging behind like a “tortoise” racing a “cheetah” (no disrespect, please. I am only stating the obvious).

Over the years, the TV network has established itself as the home of ‘original’ TV programming in the country. Whereas the other TV channels mostly telecast imported TV shows and/or TV contents from independent TV production companies (not forgetting the relaying of signals from international broadcasters viz. Aljazeera, BBC, DW TV, et al.), the folks at TV3 have invested in creating, developing, packaging and producing their own TV formats/concepts, albeit often ‘copied’ from other foreign TV programmes. Adesa Productions Limited (APL) was actually set up to oversee and handle all ‘original’ television productions at TV3.

In recent times, the team at TV3 has found its mojo for producing enthralling and entertaining TV shows (especially relationship/dating programmes), that keep increasing the number of eyeballs for the channel, making it the most viewed TV station in Ghana today.

In their quest to continue drawing big TV ratings, TV3 rolled out yet another compelling dating TV show called “Perfect Match Xtra” (PM Xtra) about a fortnight ago. PM Xtra is the sequel to TV3’s blind date show “Perfect Match”, which premiered last year on the network. Unlike “Perfect Match”, PM Xtra houses the participants together in a residential facility with rotating cameras/microphones capturing and picking every activity and sound in the house, à la Big Brother.

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A 24-hour online streaming platform has been created to stream the show live for those interested in watching what the housemates are up to in the PM Xtra house. In addition to this, there are daily slots allocated to broadcasting the live feed on TV3 (Media General should ‘sacrifice’ Onua TV for the 24-hour live feed. LOL.).

A Copycat Version of Big Brother?

It’s no denying the fact that TV3’s PM Xtra reality dating TV show bears the imprint of internationally acclaimed Dutch reality TV franchise, Big Brother. And any first time viewer might even mistake it for “Big Brother Ghana” (this version of Big Brother doesn’t currently exist though).

However, the Big Brother show itself is not an original TV concept. The idea for Big Brother stemmed from the “1991 Biosphere 2 experiment” in the Arizona desert (U.S.A.), in which 8 men and women discovered how ‘hellish’ it is to live together inside an airtight glass and steel geodesic dome, that sought to replicate the Earth’s environment.

Big Brother was also inspired by MTV’s “The Real World” which first aired in 1992. This MTV show pioneered the concept of putting “strangers” together for an extended period and recording the drama that ensued.

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Moreover, the idea of introducing a 24hr/7 live streaming video on the Big Brother show was highly influenced by “Jennicam.org” (defunct since December, 2003). JenniCam was a popular website created by Jennifer Ringley (now known as “Jennifer Johnson”), an American college girl who became an “internet celebrity” in the late 90s and early 2000s after installing video cameras in her college room to share her daily activities with “web watchers” and “netizens”.

That’s not all, the term “Big Brother” was even taken from George Orwell’s dystopian novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” (often published as “1984”), with its theme of continuous oppressive surveillance.

So clearly, ’tis not a big deal at all for the producers of PM Xtra to ‘copy’ some aspects of Big Brother or draw inspiration from it.

The PM Xtra Housemates

When TV3 announced that they were going to launch PM Xtra, some of us were hoping to see new faces on this new TV show. “Everyone deserves love” and there are a myriad of people out there searching for their “perfect match”.

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But on that day, some former contestants of “Date Rush” (TV3’s other dating show) were the ones inducted into the PM Xtra house as housemates, much to the disappointment of some viewers (including yours truly).

Even if the organisers wanted to select persons who had taken part in the other dating shows on TV3, it should have been those youngsters who partook in “Perfect Match” last year and got “partners” from the show. After all, this is “Perfect Match Xtra” (PM Xtra)!

If this new show was created to feature “Date Rushers” (people who have taken part in Date Rush), then it should have been named “Date Rush Xtra” (DR Xtra). And this would automatically be the “Part 2” of Date Rush, such that if lovers met on Date Rush and afterwards proved to be in a serious amorous relationship, these “Date Rush couples” would subsequently be housed together with other couples from Date Rush to compete for “best couple prize”.

Considering how very popular Date Rush is, this TV concept too would be another hit show on TV3. There is absolutely no need for a sequel to “Perfect Match” because it is not highly acclaimed as “Date Rush”. It’s only advisable to do a sequel to a TV show if and only if it becomes successful and received rave reviews from the public and/or critics.

The team handling PM Xtra must go back to the drawing-board and “review” this PM Xtra format for next season. It is not too late to make changes to it after the maiden edition.

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The PM Xtra House and Happenings therein

TV3 and the show’s sponsors no doubt lacked the wherewithal and big budget to construct a plushy home like the ones we have seen in the various editions and versions of Big Brother screened in different countries across the world. Nonetheless, they deserve a big pat on the back for putting up such an ‘elegant’ housing structure, which looks quite comfy and squeaky clean.

Looking at the live images, I wish the production team could add more cameras so viewers get to see the live feed from more different angles, especially in the bedroom, which looks too small for 10 housemates (the weekly eviction will eventually reduce the number of housemates). The 9 or so cameras in the house are not enough for this kind of elaborate television production. At least, 15 cameras would suffice.

Still on the bedroom, I think the organisers should have gone in for “double beds”, one for each couple. As a matter of fact, those bunk beds in there really make the whole bedroom looks like a dormitory for high school students (free SHS “fuor”! LOL.).

And instead of hanging long boom microphones from the ceiling like chandeliers to pick up sounds from the house, the production team ought to get tiny high-tech microphones that are invisible to camera, like the ones installed in the Big Brother house. The body mics the housemates always don not sufficient to be picking up sounds for TV.

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The crew in the master control room (MCR) have been trying very hard to rotate the cameras in a way not to capture those hanging boom mics in the house, but oftentimes the rotating cameras betray them. I am just praying that the microphones don’t fall on any of the housemates.

Besides, I have been wondering why there are no cameras and microphones fixed at the lounge area of the house, knowing very well that the housemates would be spending time there every Friday night. Seeing TV3 cameramen in the background busily filming the housemates as they “party” all night just doesn’t look good on TV.

So far, the show has witnessed some squabbles and dramas, which mostly originated from the Date Rush show. Some of the housemates have a history together which dates back to Date Rush, and so, if you place these same characters under the same roof, issues from that past would surely crop up.

Right from the outset of the show, my ‘worry’ has always been how the housemates are inundated with excessive supply of food items to the extent that they take gleeful delight in wasting them, something they would not do in their individual homes.

For this reason, a limited ration of food must be provided to add a “survivalist” element to the show, just as it is sometimes done on Big Brother. The housemates must be starved like “prisoners of war” from time to time, or better still, the organisers should build a “piggery” near the PM Xtra house so as to be carting the tonnes of surplus food generated in the PM Xtra house to this facility.

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Is it possible for the production team to install cameras in the bathroom for “shower hours” like Big Brother? This is definitely tongue-in-cheek, chale!

The Hosts

Since PM Xtra (Perfect Match Xtra) is the continuation of “Perfect Match”, I was expecting that Helen Appiah-Ampofo, who had hosted the maiden edition of “Perfect Match”, would be asked to take charge of the “-Xtra” edition too.

Another on-air TV3 personality I thought could also effortlessly host PM Xtra was AJ Akuoku-Sarpong, who had shown at her previous workplace (Citi FM/TV) that she has the gravitas to handle dating/relationship programmes.

Surprisingly, TV3 opted for Thiery Nyann and Adwoa Noella or Noella Donkor (as she now wants to be called) as hosts of PM Xtra. Honestly, these two were simply not up to the task. Thiery and Noella were such a colossal flop that AJ (the “Radio Princess” herself) had to be brought in last Saturday to salvage the show.

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Thiery may be good at presenting sports programmes on TV3, but hosting a dating/relationship show is just not his forte. If TV3 ever create a sport reality show (like MTN Soccer Academy which used to air on Metro TV), they could ask him to host it.

For Noella Donkor (Adwoa Noella), she is still a budding TV presenter and must “understudy” her seasoned colleagues like Berla Mundi and Anita Akua Akuffo. She often seemed overwhelmed and tongue-tied on the show, which is a clear indication that PM Xtra is beyond her. TV3 shouldn’t ‘rush’ this lass who looks very promising on the media scene. Asking Noella to host a TV show of that magnitude is just like placing a “deep freezer” on the head of a “teenager”.

By: Eugene Selorm Owusu

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‘Cooking With GameChangers’ first Episode Features Abiodun Adigun of Credit Direct and Joy Adesanya Odunlami of The Braiding Vault

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Cooking with GameChangers is now live! 

 

The debut edition features Abiodun Adigun, Chief Marketing Officer at Credit Direct Finance Company Limited, a leading consumer lending company in Nigeria, and Joy Odunlami, Founder of The Braiding Vault, a top specialist braiding salon.

 

The GameChangers battle for the title of “Ultimate GameChanger” as they create their unique versions of “Rice & Beans with Plantain”. Our show host, Daniel Etim-Effiong,  and Judges M.I Abaga, Kaffy, and Captain Toba have a hard task of watching and judging the GameChangers.

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Who will win this episode? 

 

Watch a-day-in-the-life of these top business minds even as they go on to battle for the title of “Ultimate GameChanger” in the kitchen. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSZMFIIUiUs

 

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A-day-in-the-Life of Abiodun Adigun, Chief Marketing Officer at Credit Direct Finance Company Limited. 

Watch now – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDPw_WsCwR0

 

A-day-in-the-Life of Joy Odunlami, Founder of The Braiding Vault. 

Watch now – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHMP2o4Q9Dw

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Cooking with GameChangers is a spinoff of the popular inspirational TV show, ‘Binging With GameChangers’, which is Nigeria’s most syndicated talk show with over 60 million monthly viewers. Cooking with GameChangers is now airing on YouTube and on TV stations nationwide.

 

Each episode of Cooking with GameChangers follows a day in the life of a top corporate executive and entrepreneur who end up in a Cook-off that is supervised and judged respectively by celebrity host, Daniel Etim-Effiong, and judges M.I Abaga, Kaffy, and Captain Toba.

 

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Watch the first episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH_-OcY4pX3GoR_WSsKTwzbP7WRcHJc_O&si=Mkj4DKPPrL7yEQrT

 

YouTube Channel: @B2GNetwork

 

You can also Catch the show every weekend on TV stations nationwide:

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Views Channel: Saturday 6:30 PM; Repeat: Mondays at 9:30 PM; Wednesdays at 9 PM

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Africa Magic Family: Sundays at 3.30 PM: Repeat: Wednesdays at 1.30 PM

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NTA2: Sundays at 5.30PM

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Wazobia TV: Sundays at 5.30 PM; Repeat: Mondays at 7 PM

 

Follow the show:

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LinkedIn: @CookingwithGameChangers

 

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MultiChoice Announces Head Judge and a Date for 10th AMVCA

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MultiChoice, in partnership with Africa Magic, has announced that the 10th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), will be held from 10th – 11th of May 2024. The organisers also revealed ace filmmaker, director, producer and pioneer Academy Director of the MultiChoice Talent Factory, Femi Odugbemi as head judge of the awards.

In her press conference held in Nigeria today, Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice described the 10th AMVCA as a celebration to mark a decade of brilliance, innovation, and the sheer magic of African storytelling on screen.

“The AMVCA has established itself as the benchmark for excellence in the African film industry. This edition is not just the celebration of excellence in filmmaking, but also a heritage of an award that has improved careers and boosted talent development on the continent”.

Dr. Tejumola further disclosed that the pool of quality entries this year will be a significant task the jury and head judge to review.

“For this edition, we received entries from films and talent across Africa. Shortlisting has begun and we will now move to the judging phases. For this special edition, we are making changes to the award categories. The Best Actor and Best Actress, as well as Best Supporting Actor and Actress categories will now be determined by the jury. We are also delighted to announce ace filmmaker, director and producer, Femi Odugbemi, as the Head Judge for the 10th AMVCA.

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“In partnership with our sponsors, Amstel, Pepsi, Promasidor and Martell, we call on Africa to join in this celebration, as we begin with the announcement of final nominees in each category, live across all Africa Magic channels, on March 24, at 8pm. The voting portal will open immediately after the announcement,” Tejumola said.

The 10th AMVCA’s two-day celebration will kick start on the 10th May with the Young Filmmakers and Content Creators event in the morning, followed by the Cultural Day and Opening Night celebration in the evening and the Main Awards Ceremony the night of 11th of May 2024.

Commenting on the task before the award jury, Odugbemi said: “This prestigious award is celebrated for its unwavering dedication to excellence, and the jury remains steadfast in ensuring only the most outstanding works earn a spot on the nomination list. Having served as the head judge in previous editions, I can unequivocally state that evaluating the remarkable submissions by talent across Africa is an extremely challenging task I assure everyone that the final selection will truly represent the best in the field”.

Other sponsors of the 10th AMVCAs include TECNO, Verve, QuickTeller, Tiger Beer, MTN and Indomie. The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is an annual accolade presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievements in film and television production in Africa.

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Cooking With GameChangers Premieres in Lagos with a Sublime Unveiling Mixer

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Cooking With GameChangers was unveiled to guests at an intimate mixer held at the prestigious business club, Capital Club Lagos, on Thursday, March 7th 2024. The brand new TV Show format was premiered in a room full of top executives, entrepreneurs and culinary experts.

Daniel Etim-Effiong who is the host of the brand new show, also played host to guests alongside show creator, Seyi Banigbe. M.I Abaga, Kaffy, and Captain Toba Abifarin are judges on the new show, Cooking with GameChangers, and were all present to participate in exciting activities at the premiere.

Guests arrived to drinks and Hors d’oeuvres as they mingled. The host after that asked for guests to interact with at least five people to memorise their full names and occupations for a chance to win a cash prize. Popular blogger, Tai, of Foodie in Lagos emerged as the winner of this challenge.

Show creator, Seyi Banigbe, who is a lawyer, media executive, and host of talk show, Binging with GameChangers, welcomed guests, introduced the new show and gave insight into how the new show was created and developed. She showered accolades on the show’s judges and host highlighting how each person performed phenomenally well during the filming of Cooking with GameChangers.

The judges participated in a fun meal-plating game where they were challenged to make the best plating with the jollof rice and vegetables provided. Guests had a lot of fun cheering the judges who were judged this time by leading food bloggers and chefs. Gina Ehikodi-Ojo of Geena Foodies and Spice chose Captain Toba’s plating as her favourite. 

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Guests proceeded to watch an episode of Cooking with GameChangers while they enjoyed a specially curated 2-course dinner. Notable culinary experts and influencers present were Chiamaka Nwakalor-Egemba, Tai of Foodie in Lagos, Abisodun of Meals with Abi, Grace of Velvety Foods, Atinuke Obele of Teekayskitchen and many more.

The GM of LASODA, Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, was present alongside featured GameChangers such as the GM of LASWA, Damilola Emmanuel, Segun Dada of CAPSA, Segun Bankole of Sovereign Trust Insurance, Ngozi-Ezeka-Atta of Jaga Beauty, Yemisi Obe of Grandios Pap amongst many others.

Cooking with GameChangers is a spinoff of the popular talk show, “Binging With GameChangers”, which airs on TV stations nationwide and has amassed over 60 million monthly viewers in its 7 years of airing on television.

Each episode of Cooking with GameChangers follows a day in the life of a top corporate executive and an accomplished entrepreneur who ends up in the Cooking with GameChangers kitchen for a cook-off to determine the “Ultimate GameChanger”. The cooking competition is supervised and judged by celebrity show host, Daniel Etim-Effiong, and judges M.I Abaga, Kaffy, and Captain Toba.

Watch Episode 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSZMFIIUiUs

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Subscribe to @B2GNetwork on YouTube for updates on fresh episodes of Cooking with GameChangers.

Follow Cooking with GameChangers here:

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You can also watch the show every weekend on TV stations nationwide:

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NTA Network: Saturdays at 10.30 AM

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Silverbird: Saturdays at 1.30 PM

Views Channel: Saturday 6:30 PM; Repeat: Mondays at 9:30 PM; Wednesdays at 9 PM

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Africa Magic Family: Sundays at 3.30 PM: Repeat: Wednesdays at 1.30 PM

TVC: Sundays at 5.30 PM

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Wazobia TV: Sundays at 5.30 PM; Repeat: Mondays at 7 PM

Cooking with GameChangers is supported by Power Oil, 2Sure and Aquafina.

Media Partners: BellaNaija, Pulse.ng and Ameyaw Debrah.

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Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves on Crackle

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Join your friends from Crackle in celebrating the strong women of Hollywood with these FREE titles starring some of your favorite leading ladies leading the action! 

DOWNLOAD THE FREE CRACKLE APP FOR YOUR MOBILE, TABLET, LAPTOP, OR CONNECTED TV AT YOUR FAVORITE APP STORE and watch all of these titles and MORE this month!

Outbreak

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A dangerous virus appears in a group of homeless people, causing a risk of outbreak. How long will it take Anne-Marie Leclerc, director of the Emergency Public Health Laboratory, to realize that an actual epidemic is starting to take shape?

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Cast: Julie LeBreton (True North), Guillaume Cyr (Bungalow), Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin (Ruptures)

Available: 3/1/24

The Wall Season One

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Detective Sergeant Celine Trudeau is assigned to investigate a strange homicide that took place in Fermont, a small mining town on the Labrador border. Upon arriving, she discovers “The Wall”-an immense structure that protects the inhabitants from the icy Arctic wind. This place of refuge for the population becomes a crime scene.

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Cast: Isabel Richer (Trauma), Alexandre Landry (True North), Maripier Morin (The Fall of the American Empire)

Available: 3/1/24

Blast

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Crackle Original Feature Film

In a Parisian parking lot a bomb disposal expert finds herself trapped in her car with her kids as an anti-tank mine has been set under the car. Sonia is used to face dangerous situations, but with the children’s lives on the line and her boyfriend left outside, powerless, the stakes have never been higher. They have 30 minutes to diffuse the bomb and work out who could be the mastermind behind this. Will they stand united until the end or will the family implode under pressure?

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Cast: Nora Arnezeder (Leopard Skin), Pierre Kiwitt (Das Boot), Radivoje Bukvic (Taken)

Available: 3/1/24

Colonia

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In the heat of the 1973 Chilean military coup, a young woman’s desperate search for her abducted boyfriend draws her into the infamous Colonia Dignidad, an ex-Nazi cult from which no one has ever escaped. Inspired by true events.

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Cast: Emma Watson (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds), Michael Nyqvist (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol)

Available: 3/1/24

Black Mamba

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When a woman is killed by corrupt cops, she is reincarnated as an assassin charged with destroying those who killed her and her friends.

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Cast: Dawna Lee Heising (The Paradise Motel), Lyindaa Russell (The Land), Anita Farmer Bergman (On Sacred Ground)

Available: 3/1/24

Hangmen

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Ex-CIA agents–one good (Rick Washburne), one bad (Jake La Motta)–slug it out on the streets of New York City.

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Cast: Sandra Bullock (Miss Congeniality), Jake La Motta (Maniac Cop), Rick Washburne (Mississippi Burning)

Available: 3/1/24

Girl

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A young woman returns to her small hometown intent on killing her abusive father only to discover someone murdered him the day before. As the girl searches for answers, she uncovers a family legacy more dangerous than she’d imagined.

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Cast: Bella Thorne (Paradise City), Elizabeth Saunders (From), Mickey Rourke (Sin City)

Available: 3/1/24

Intensive Care

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Three low-life criminals plan to rob an elderly woman’s home, but her caregiver turns out to be a former special ops agent with an agenda of her own.

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Cast: Tara Macken (NCIS: Hawaii), Jai Rodriguez (The Rookie), Kevin Sizemore (NCIS)

Available: 3/1/24

Absolution

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Harmony is a super-empath, born with the power to absorb the fear of others. With a storm of negative energy encroaching, Harmony must find the strength to take hold of her power to save the man she loves and the world around them.

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Cast: Jacqueline McKenzie (Deep Blue Sea), Eamon Farren (The Witcher), Lewis Fitz-Gerald (Pitch Black)

Available: 3/1/24

Juncture

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Diagnosed with a terminal illness, a young woman hunts down criminals who evaded justice while trying to stay one step ahead of the police

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Cast: Kristine Blackport (Californication), Jason Coviello (Stranger Things), Charles Thomas Doyle (There Will Be Blood)

Available: 3/1/24

My Sisters

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A women’s support group becomes the target of a misogynistic brotherhood when the youngest member tries to conceal a deadly secret.

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Cast: Chandler Young (9-1-1), Diana Sanchez (The Neighborhood), Cait Bidwell (Mayans M.C.)

Available: 3/1/24

Deadly Dispatch

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After her best friend is tragically murdered in an apparent robbery gone wrong, Tiffany Jackson takes justice in her own hands to find his killer.

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Cast: Tamala Jones (Booty Call), DomiNque Perry (American Hero), Martinez (The Walking Dead)

Available: 3/1/24

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“It’s a whole new ball game”: Shirley Frimpong-Manso on ENO S2, now streaming on Showmax

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The long-awaited second season of the hit Ghanaian drama series ENO is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes releasing every Thursday.

Directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso and produced by Ken Attoh, ENO S2 sees Gloria Osei-Sarfo’s Abena grapple with her authoritarian past and the repercussions it has had on her daughters. Her newfound peace is shattered when her ex-husband’s estranged daughter makes a dramatic entrance into their lives.

Emelia Asiedu and Esi Hammond also return alongside John Dumelo, Michael Katahena, Godwin Namboh,  Michelle Hammond, Brian Angels, Dela Seade and Kabutey Ocansey, with Darlyn Adu-Gyamfi, Melvin DK Asinyo, and Kwame Dzokoto Amanda Jissih joining the cast.

We caught up with the director, Shirley, who shared more about what viewers can expect in the brand-new season.
What has been the most exciting thing about working on ENO S2?
The cast mainly. Everybody brought their A game, and they did this from the bottom of their souls. This season, I’m telling a different story but staying true to the characters’ core values. It’s important for the viewers to still recognise their favourite characters but enjoy a different path of storytelling from them.
With some new characters being introduced this season, what does this mean for the story and who should viewers be wary of as the troublemaker(s)?
I am particularly excited to introduce another important member of the ENO family: Nana Akua, who joins ENO S2 as Abena’s estranged husband’s daughter. She is the ultimate troublemaker this season. She kicks up quite a storm and it’s great to see how the other sisters rally around her to get some of her action. Also, there’s an introduction of a very powerful rich family, the Prempehs. They are hilarious and big doers, mimicking the unique Ashanti style of success. Viewers are in for a real treat.
Mariam Owusu Poku, who was a big part of the story, isn’t coming back for Season 2. Was this a personal decision on her part that forced you to write her out or was it always part of the story?
It was a personal decision. It seemed like a problem in the beginning but it allowed me to explore an even more exciting storyline. I think people are going to love how we weave her absence into the new story direction.
Looking at how the show has progressed from Season 1 to Season 2, who has been the most interesting character to develop and direct?
I’d say Tessa, who’s played by Emelia Asiedu. She starts from being almost afraid of what life has to offer to taking life by the horns. She becomes assertive, and her challenges invigorate her.
Abena’s relationship with her daughters has certainly changed. Should we still expect her to have the upper hand in Season 2 or has she learned her lesson about meddling in her daughters’ lives?
Oh, Abena learns many lessons in Season 2, including the arrival of Nana Akua. This changes the dynamics for her. We’ll see her going through the journey of unlearning some of her own life lessons.
Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger with the girls finding out the mysterious helper in their lives is actually their estranged father. How should we expect their relationship with him to change?
It’s a whole new ball game in Season 2 with the girls and their father. They each develop a unique relationship with him but even he learns that abandoning the girls for this long has its repercussions.
What about his influence on Abena’s life?
After many years of his being absent in her life, Abena is not about to roll over and let Bessa take over parenting from her, even as he tries his best. It’s a rollercoaster ride with this pair, and right from episode one they hit the ground running.
What does this new season hold for lovebirds Safowaa and Junior?
Every relationship goes through its tumultuous stage. Unfortunately for this pair, their love story becomes crazier. This is because the love is strong but their pride is even more fragile.
What about John Dumelo’s Chris? Do you think there’s any redemption for him with his brotherhood involvement or even with Tessa?
Chris makes a surprise return, with many twists and turns. The brotherhood never forgets. The season finale embodies that warning to the core.
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TV Personality Efya Stard Edna Launches “Eat Ghana Agenda” to Celebrate Ghana Month

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As Ghana celebrates its vibrant cultural heritage during the annual Ghana Month, esteemed TV personality Efya Stard Edna is proud to announce the launch of her innovative “Eat Ghana Agenda.” Through her popular shows, Fanzone and Chef’s Apron, Efya Stard Edna will lead a month-long celebration of Ghanaian cuisine, highlighting the richness and diversity of local dishes while engaging audiences in fun and interactive culinary experiences.

The “Eat Ghana Agenda” aims to promote Ghanaian cuisine and culinary traditions, showcasing the country’s diverse array of flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques. As the host of Fanzone, a dynamic talk show that explores various aspects of Ghanaian culture, and Chef’s Apron, a popular cooking program that features delicious recipes and cooking tips, Efya Stard Edna is uniquely positioned to spearhead this exciting initiative.

Throughout the month of March, viewers can look forward to special episodes of Fanzone and Chef’s Apron dedicated to celebrating Ghanaian cuisine. 

From showcasing traditional dishes to exploring modern twists on classic recipes, Efya Stard Edna will take audiences on a culinary journey across Ghana, highlighting the country’s rich culinary heritage and vibrant food culture.

One of the highlights of the “Eat Ghana Agenda” will be interactive segments where Efya Stard Edna challenges viewers to test their knowledge of Ghanaian dishes. Through fun quizzes, trivia games, and cooking challenges, audiences will have the opportunity to learn more about their favorite Ghanaian foods while engaging in friendly competition and camaraderie.

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In addition to her television programs, Efya Stard Edna will also utilize her social media platforms to share mouth-watering recipes, cooking tutorials, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her culinary adventures. By leveraging the power of social media, she hopes to inspire Ghanaians to embrace and celebrate their culinary heritage in their own homes and communities.

Commenting on the launch of the “Eat Ghana Agenda,” Efya Stard Edna expressed her excitement about showcasing Ghanaian cuisine to a wider audience and fostering a greater appreciation for local flavors and ingredients. She emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting Ghana’s culinary traditions as a means of preserving national identity and fostering cultural pride.

“I am thrilled to launch the ‘Eat Ghana Agenda’ as part of our celebration of Ghana Month,” said Efya Stard Edna. 

“Through this initiative, we hope to shine a spotlight on the rich diversity of Ghanaian cuisine and inspire people to explore and enjoy the delicious flavors of our country.”

The “Eat Ghana Agenda” is part of Efya Stard Edna’s ongoing commitment to promoting Ghanaian culture and heritage through engaging and entertaining programming. As Ghana continues to celebrate its unique identity during Ghana Month, Efya Stard Edna invites viewers to join her in celebrating the flavors, aromas, and traditions of Ghanaian cuisine.

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