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Maame Esi Forson crowned best female comedian at the 2021 Comedy & Poetry Awards
Comedienne, Maame Esi Forson has been crowned the best female comedian in Ghana at the just concluded 2021 Comedy & Poetry Awards (COPO Awards).
Known popularly as Mizz Esi for her funny skits online, Maame Esi Forson is a focused and energetic actress, comedian, producer and entrepreneur from Takoradi.
She is from a family that believes in hard work “.. simply put; you have to earn whatever you want; be it food, shelter, education etc. I once sold on the streets to pay for my tuition in school. Nothing was given to me on a silver platter, I worked for it,” says Esi.
She graduated from Methodist Senior High School in 2013 and acting or comedy started for her in JHS even though she was shy and quiet in class. “I managed to get the whole class laughing with every statement I made. This cycle continued through to the SHS and the responses there became very positive and loud. This made me believe I could do this on a professional level so I started acting at a tender age and as time went on I developed the act of handling business too.”
She adds: “Growing up wasn’t easy like earlier stated but I had to survive. I was quietly doing my food deliveries on the side while I was praying for movie roles which never saw the light of day so I had to create my own path so I can show the world what I had and that lead me into making the Skits you have all come to love. Yes it’s comedy but educative as well, as I pick running stories or issues around us, play around them, ask questions, inform and educate in the end. Thankfully the responses and support has been amazing and this has opened lots of opportunities for me in life.”
Esi has produced her own films such as Boafo ne hwan, My Classmate series, and Mr. She also an upcoming series that features John Dumelo, Clemento Suarez and many more through her production company, Uno Entertainment Ltd.
Being young and a female in a male-dominated industry hasn’t been easy but with her zeal and determination Maame Esu Forson has slowly but surely created her own path in the Ghanaian comedy space, thus the recent recognitions.
“In 2017 in Cape Coast, I won the Best Actress. In 2020 I won the Most Outstanding Female Comedian at the Central Tertiary Awards and just last week the Best Female Comedian of the year at the Copo Awards 2021,” Esi recounts some of her achievements .
Maame Esi is a creative person, a giver and someone who loves life. “To see people laugh and happy after watching my videos is my utmost joy and this alone fulfils me’ she concludes.
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D Jay lands two nominations ahead of 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards with smash hit ‘Balance It’
Talk about the 24th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has already begun to spread like wildfire. And with fans flocking online to check out the newly released nomination list from Charterhouse Ghana, artists like D Jay are among those sparking such buzz. The sensational singer landed two nominations in two big categories for the upcoming event: ‘’’Best Afrobeats Song’’ and ‘’Best New Artiste’’.
His smash hit ‘Balance It’ was the obvious pick. It was one of the blockbuster releases of the previous year and as such, will compete with other popular tracks in its category: Camidoh’s ‘Sugarcane Remix’, Gyakie’s ‘Something’, KiDi’s ‘Champagne’, King Promise’s ‘Ginger’ and FBS’s ‘Jo’ for ‘’Best Afrobeats Song’’. There will also be tough competition from six other newcomers contesting with D Jay for the ‘’Best New Artiste’’ award.
Speaking to a source close to us, D Jay expressed his gratitude and excitement: ‘’The past year was really intense. There were many sleepless nights and the team and I worked super hard, so I am excited to see we were given two nominations. This is a huge boost for us after all the sacrifices we made. I’m thankful to everyone who never stopped streaming ‘Balance It.’ I want to win this award for all of you. Let’s make it happen!’’.
At only 21 years old, D Jay has been making waves in the music industry with his catchy and melodious Afrobeats songs. His biggest song, ‘Balance It,’ became a viral sensation on TikTok with over 100 million views and 40 million streams worldwide before attracting a verse from emPawa Africa boss, Mr Eazi on its remix last year. The song racked up over one million Shazams and is one of TikTok’s favorite songs for creating content.
D Jay is currently promoting his latest song ‘Morning Stress,’ which you can listen to here: https://empawaafrica.lnk.to/DJayMorningStress
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Lamisi Honoured In The Netherlands
Sensational Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and performer, Regina Lamisi Awiniman Anabilla Akuka, known by the stage name, Lamisi, has been awarded in the Kingdom of the Netherlands for her exploits in alternative music and for promoting the rich Ghanaian culture to her global audience.
The musician was part of several distinguished individuals and other professionals in the diaspora awarded for flying high the flag of Ghana and contributing their quota to the country’s development in various ways.
The recognition of the musician by the Representative Council of Ghanaian Organisations in the Netherlands (RECOGIN) and the Embassy of Ghana in the Kingdom of the Netherlands happened on Saturday 11th March 2023 at Schepenbergweg in Amsterdam.
Presenting a plaque to the musician, His Excellency Francis Danti Kotia, Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands commended Lamisi for her great success over the years in representing her people and staying true to her culture, which is evident in her music, costuming, and performances.
“It is important we are doing this today as it shows great respect for you, the others, and the rules you have decided to live by. Honour helps us act in a way that lives up to high ideals, looks out for vulnerable people, and makes a way forward that is better than what has come before; better for everyone. We are convinced this is going to urge you to do more and we also believe that greater things are yet to come for you”, he added.
The ceremony was part of activities to mark the celebration of Ghana’s independence anniversary dubbed “Ghana @ 66 Celebration”, organised by RECOGIN and supported by the Embassy of Ghana in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Akwaaba Holland. Lamisi gave an outstanding performance to crown the ceremony.
By Harriet Ama Bampoe
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