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Kenyan lesbian movie “Rafiki” miss out on Oscar nomination

One of the most talked about Kenyan movies “Rafiki” has missed out on nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category in this year’s Oscar Awards. The film which was previously banned in Kenya by the Kenya Film Classification Board(KFCB), for promoting lesbianism, has played to sold-out screenings all week, after the High court temporary […]

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Kenyan lesbian movie "Rafiki" miss out on Oscar nomination

Kenyan lesbian movie “Rafiki” miss out on Oscar nomination

One of the most talked about Kenyan movies “Rafiki” has missed out on nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category in this year’s Oscar Awards.

The film which was previously banned in Kenya by the Kenya Film Classification Board(KFCB), for promoting lesbianism, has played to sold-out screenings all week, after the High court temporary lifted the ban. hence, paved the way for it to be submitted for the Oscars.

However, Following the announcements of Rafiki’s failed bid at the Oscar, the CEO of KFCB, Dr Mutua took to social media to shade the producers of the Film.

“Now that Rafiki has failed to qualify for nominations to the Oscars, will the civil society still get free tickets for people to watch?'” he wrote on Facebook.

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Wednesday, May 1 declared public holiday

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The Government of Ghana has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024 as a statutory public holiday. (more…)

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King Promise set to make history with sold-out show in Singapore

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Ghanaian star King Promise is set to make history as the first Afrobeats artist to perform live in Singapore. (more…)

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I’m going to have eleven children; my late son will return – Yul Edochie

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Famed Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie is making headlines with his bold declaration of his intention to expand his family, revealing plans to have a total of eleven children. (more…)

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Kofi Kinaata details reason for ditching football for music

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Ghanaian Highlife singer and songwriter, Martin King Arthur, better known by the stage name Kofi Kinaata has recently revealed a surprising reason behind his career shift – from a professional footballer to a musician. (more…)

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I produced most of the biggest hit songs in Ghana last year – Beatz Vampire claims the crown ahead of TGMA 2024

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Showbiz and showboating go hand in hand and Beatz Vampire is sticking to the script. As one of the industry’s most sought-after producers, he confidently declares 2023 his own and believes none of his peers even come close heading into the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2024. (more…)

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WATCH: Medikal arrives in London ahead of Indigo O2 concert

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Medikal has touched down in London in preparation for his upcoming concert at the Indigo O2 arena on May 3. (more…)

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