Renowned Ghanaian movie director, producer, and CEO of Miracle Films, Evangelist Samuel Akwasi Nyamekye, has revealed his top five Kumawood actresses of all time. The legendary filmmaker, who is widely celebrated as one of the founding pillars of the Kumawood industry, made this revelation in a recent interview on Sean TV on YouTube with popular hosts Ruthy and Busumuru Sean Kingston. In the interview, Evangelist Nyamekye did not hesitate to mention that his number one actress of all time is the versatile and ever-green Nana Ama McBrown. He described McBrown as an extraordinary talent whose craft, charisma and dedication have…
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Kaizer Chiefs legends, Stanton Fredericks and Siyabonga Nomvethe kicked off an historic two-day visit to Ghana on 16 July, with their first stop in Asante Kotoko’s home territory of Kumasi. The trip comes ahead of the fast-approaching Toyota Cup clash against the Ghanaian giants. The visit formed part of the Club’s African footprint campaign and included a community outreach programme, a courtesy visit to the Ashanti King, and a return to the iconic Baba Yara Stadium. The engagements were designed to not only promote the upcoming Toyota Cup match, set for 26 July at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban,…
In a recent interview with Dave Hammer on Hello Entertainment Review, gospel artist Rose Adjei shared her experience of having her music sabotaged by a colleague who harbored deep resentment towards her. The colleague, who had been envious of Rose’s success, allegedly spread false information about her music to DJs, resulting in a significant drop in her airplay. Despite the setback, Rose remains undeterred and continues to create music that resonates with her fans. In the interview, Rose also revealed that she had been approached by a fellow artist, Georgia Adjei, who confessed to wanting to emulate Rose’s unique voice…
Seasoned media personality and celebrated entertainment show host, MzGee, has officially announced her latest project — a brand-new show titled “Just Being Us”, set to air on Akwaaba Magic (DStv Channel 150). This announcement comes in the wake of growing speculation about her exit from UTV, where she once hosted the station’s most-watched entertainment program, United Showbiz. MzGee, who took over the show from popular actress Nana Ama McBrown, has been absent from the screen since taking maternity leave following the birth of her child in the USA last year. Since then, she has not returned to the United Showbiz…
Aqua Vitaal Ghana, a Dutch-Ghanaian water innovation company, is leading a new wave of clean water access across Ghana through the rollout of solar-powered water filtration kiosks. The company is on a mission to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable drinking water to underserved communities. With Dutch-grade purification systems and solar technology, each kiosk serves up to 1,500 people daily, addressing critical water needs in schools, markets, clinics, and residential areas. “Clean water should not be a luxury. Our goal is to ensure that every community, no matter how remote, has access to safe and affordable drinking water.” How It Works…
Award-winning broadcaster and veteran morning show host, Chairman General Kwame Sefa Kayi, is set to make a grand return to the Kokrokoo Morning Show on Peace 104.3 FM. Sefa Kayi was temporarily taken off air by management as part of efforts to broker peace and foster an amicable environment that would see the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) return to the show after a long-standing boycott. About two weeks ago, the NDC officially resumed participation on the Kokrokoo platform, signaling progress in behind-the-scenes negotiations. Credible information reaching your authentic Media Fillas expert indicates that Kwame Sefa Kayi will resume his…
Veteran filmmaker and CEO of Miracle Films, Samuel Nyamekye, has fired shots at Samdakus for claiming he coined the term “Kumawood.” Recently, Samdakus appeared on Seancity TV, boldly stating he was the originator of the popular label for movies made in Kumasi. But Miracle Films isn’t having it. In a fiery interview on the same platform with blogger Busumuru Sean Kingston and Obaapa Ruthy Mummie , he called Samdakus’ claim false and historically inaccurate. “Sammadakus didn’t create the name — I did! In 2008 at actor Kwame Owusu Ansah’s funeral in Accra, we Kumasi filmmakers were sidelined. Out of anger,…
Creative Arts Business and Intellectual Property Consultant, Benjamin Oduro Arhin Jnr, popularly known as Bnoskka, has advised Kumasi-based filmmakers to up their game by introducing the writing of scripts for the movies they produce. He claims that despite Kumawood’s poor production quality and recurrent plotlines, the industry is making the best films it can with the resources at its disposal. Speaking last Saturday on Asempa FM‘s Showbiz Review programme, Bnoskka expressed his belief that if filmmakers and other professionals had been willing to assist those in the sector, Kumawood’s growth would have been exponential. Bnoskka, who is also a lecturer…
Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has inaugurated an 8-member Board to oversee the Kumawood film industry.The Board, chaired by Bishop David Opoku, with Mr. Emmanuel Opoku Anane as the General Secretary, is tasked with revamping the industry. The board members were elected from various domains within the industry to lead the Kumawood Ashanti Film Association. Mr. Anane emphasized the need for unity among board members to support the Regional Minister’s vision of reviving the industry, as efficient performance would create employment opportunities for talented youth. According to the secretary to the Board, the objectives of reviving the industry…
Renowned Ghanaian filmmaker, Mr. Samuel Darko, popularly known as SamDakus, has sparked a fresh wave of debate within the creative space after boldly declaring that Ghana does not have a movie industry, only scattered associations masquerading as one. In an interview aired on June 14, 2025, on SeanCity TV, hosted by celebrated media personality Ruthy Mummy DeNelson, SamDakus did not mince words as he delivered a blunt and unfiltered assessment of the Ghanaian film space. “There’s no movie industry in Ghana. What we have here are just mere associations. Nothing is structured, nothing is regulated,” he stressed. According to SamDakus,…