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Scripted drama and technical hitches as ‘The Northern Affair’ rules 2013 Ghana Movie Awards
The 2013 Ghana Movie Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday was full of drama, which appeared scripted to ‘unite’ perceived factions in the Ghana Movie industry. From Leila Djansi and Shirley Frimpong-Manso sharing the nod for Best Director award which was presented by Akorfa Ejeani Asiedu (who has been involved in […]
Iron ladies of Ghanaian cinema, Shirley and Leila share award for best directing..looks like they didn’t expect a joint win
The 2013 Ghana Movie Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday was full of drama, which appeared scripted to ‘unite’ perceived factions in the Ghana Movie industry. From Leila Djansi and Shirley Frimpong-Manso sharing the nod for Best Director award which was presented by Akorfa Ejeani Asiedu (who has been involved in a very public split with Leila) to Sandra Ankobiah presenting the award for Favouirte Actress to her former BFF, Yvonne Nelson, it was clear that the organizers wanted to make a statement. The award also suffered some hitches including calling out wrong winners in wrong categories.
ex-bff’s Sandra Ankobiah and Yvonne Nelson share a hug
Leila Djansi was the biggest winner for the night sweeping home eight (8) awards with her new movie-“Northern Affair.” Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s collaboration with Yvonne Okoro on the movie-“Contract” got two awards. Yvonne Nelson’s “House of Gold” also took home two awards.
full list of winners
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE: Shaun Burdick- NORTHERN AFFAIR
WRITING- ADAPTED OR ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: CONTRACT-Written by Herty Owusu and Shirley Frimpong-Manso
PRODUCTION DESIGN: THE PLEDGE – Production design-D.J Vegas… Set decoration-Ghana Armed forces
EDITING: NORTHERN AFFAIR – Dave Goldberg
MUSIC- ORIGINAL SONG: NORTHERN AFFAIR -Music and lyrics by Jon Germain and Kofi Akyeame
MAKE UP AND HAIR STYLIST: BARIMA NYE SUNYE- Jude Odeh
BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION- BEST ACTOR: CONTRACT-Hlomla Dandala & HOUSE OF GOLD-Francis Odega
BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION BEST ACTRESS: SLAVE BOY- Patience Ozorkwor
SOUND MIXING & EDITING: NORTHERN AFFAIR- Shaun Burdick
A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Kwadwo Nkansah (Lilwin)-TIME CHANGES
A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Joselyn Dumas – NORTHERN AFFAIR
A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: John Dumelo – NORTHERN AFFAIR
A PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Jackie Appiah – CHEATERS
BEST PICTURE: NORTHERN AFFAIR – Mabel Germain- Producer
SHORT MOVIE: GALAMSEY
MONALISA MAGAZINE AWARDS FOR BEST MOVIE: Heartbreak Hotel
MONALISA MAGAZINE AWARDS FOR BEST ACTOR SERIES: Funny Face
MONALISA MAGAZINE AWARDS FOR BEST ACTRESS SERIES: Esi of Chorkor Trortro
GLITZ MAGAZINE FAVORITE ACTOR: John Dumelo in Northern Affair
GLITZ MAGAZINE FAVORITE ACTRESS: Jackie Appiah in Cheaters
GLITZ MAGAZINE FANS’ FAVORITE ACTOR: Prince David Osei
GLITZ MAGAZINE FANS’ FAVORITE ACTRESS: Yvonne Nelson
